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 residents 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.