The RN Charge Nurse will assist in ensuring the provision of quality care that promotes the highest practicable physical, mental and psychological well-being of each resident as determined by resident assessments and individual plans of care.
Essential Functions
- During rounds observes, assess, documents, and reports resident condition/changes
- Assures implementation of care plans as directed
- Administers medications as prescribed
- Conduct rounds with physician and record visits in clinical records
- Perform narcotic reconciliation with incoming and outgoing shifts
- Identify significant changes in the condition of residents and takes necessary action per facility policies and procedures
- Oversees and monitors aides
- Initiate and complete Incident and Accident Reports per facility policy
- Discharge residents per facility policy
- Must complete Nursing Assessment for Physician Calls prior to calling physician on any change in resident condition
- Communicate with resident’s point of contact when they ask for a status update or if there is a change in condition
- Other special projects or functions can be assigned at times by the Director of Nurses and/or the Administrator
Educational/Training Requirements
- Has completed a RN program at an accredited vocational school, college, or university
- Licensing Requirements
- Must be an active Registered Nurse in the state of Texas in good standing
- Experience Requirements
- Experience working in a skilled nursing facility is preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Geriatrics
Physical Setting:
- Long term care
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Supplemental Pay:
- Signing bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- McAllen, TX 78501: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
License/Certification:
- RN (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
Source: Indeed.com
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