Registered Nurse (RN)

Description
We are seeking an experienced RN to join our team! Come and join our CARE culture and be part of a team that values the lives of our residents and community.
Provide direct nursing care to the residents and supervise the day-to-day nursing activities of an assigned unit. Such supervision must be in accordance with current Federal, State, and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern the Long-term care facility, as well as our established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Director of Nursing Services, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is always maintained.
As Charge Nurse you are delegated the administrative Authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary to carry out your assigned duties.
Requirements
Responsibilities:

• Direct the day-to-day functions of the nursing activities in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility.
• Ensure that the nursing services Policies and Procedures Manual is followed by nursing personnel, and that it reflects the day-to-day nursing care procedures always used by this facility.
• Assume the authority, responsibility, and accountability of the directing of the unit assigned.
• Ensure that an adequate number of appropriately trained personnel are always on duty to meet the needs of your assigned area by developing work assignments and assisting staff in completing and performing such tasks.
• Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-departmental personnel, as well as other departments within the facility to assure that nursing services and activities can be adequately maintained to meet the needs of the residents.

Qualifications:

• Valid Texas RN License
• Valid CPR Certification
• I.V. Certification Preferred
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care