RN Charge Nurse (39250) - Other

RN Charge Nurse (39250)

Job Details Job Location: Weslaco Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Weslaco, TX Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: Undisclosed Job Shift: 2pm-10pm 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 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 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.