We are seeking a Registered Nurse Charge Nurse for a skilled nursing facility. In this role, you will provide direct clinical leadership and care coordination for residents, ensuring the highest quality of physical, mental, and psychological well-being through evidence-based assessment and individualized care planning.
Responsibilities
- Observe, assess, document, and report on resident condition and changes during rounds
- Ensure implementation of individualized care plans as directed
- Administer medications as prescribed
- Conduct rounds with the physician and record visits in clinical records
- Perform narcotic reconciliation with incoming and outgoing shifts
- Identify significant changes in resident condition and take necessary action per facility policies and procedures
- Oversee and monitor nursing aides
- Initiate and complete Incident and Accident Reports per facility policy
- Discharge residents per facility policy
- Complete Nursing Assessment for Physician Calls prior to contacting the physician regarding any change in resident condition
- Communicate with residents' points of contact regarding status updates or changes in condition
- Complete other special projects or functions as assigned by the Director of Nurses and/or Administrator
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse license in the state of Texas in good standing
- Completion of an RN program at an accredited vocational school, college, or university
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in a skilled nursing facility