RN Charge Nurse (Shift 1) (44348) - Med Surg

Company: Regency Integrated Health Services
Location: Elgin
Posted on: January 25, 2023

Job Description:

RN Charge Nurse (Shift 1) (44348)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.

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