Registered Nurse; RN

Bastrop Lost Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Bastrop, TX 78602 Overview Position Type:
Full Time 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.

• During rounds, observes, assesses, documents, and reports resident condition/changes
• Assures implementation of care plans as directed
• Administers medications as prescribed
• Conducts rounds with physician and records visits in clinical records
• Performs narcotic reconciliation with incoming and outgoing shifts
• Identifies significant changes in the condition of residents and takes necessary action per facility policies and procedures
• Oversees and monitors aides
• Initiates and completes Incident and Accident Reports per facility policy
• Discharges residents per facility policy
• Must complete Nursing Assessment for Physician Calls prior to calling physician on any change in resident condition
• Communicates 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.