REGISTERED NURSE-P (67267) - Med Surg

REGISTERED NURSE-P (67267)

Job Details

Job Location: Longview Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Longview, TX

Position Type: PRN

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Job Shift: 6am-6pm Shift

Job Category: Nurse

Description

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 observe, assess, document, and report resident condition/changes
• Assure implementation of care plans as directed
• Administer 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 take necessary action per facility policies and procedures
• Oversee and monitor 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

Qualifications

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.