LTC RN Night Shift Job

Job 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.

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

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.

San Juan Nursing Home (SJNH) is a faith based not-for-profit corporation organized for religious and charitable purposes; more specifically, our calling is to care for and minister to the needs and the relief of hardship and/or distress of the elderly and disabled persons entrusted to our care. Serving under the guidance and leadership of the Catholic Diocese of Brownsville, the SJNH has been a beacon of hope to the many families seeking assistance with their aging and or infirmed family members. Our programs and services are based on the individual needs and strengths of our residents. An integral component of our service is our pastoral approach, caring and nurturing the spiritual needs as well as the physical and psychosocial needs. Our Mission is to embrace the healing ministry of Christ. With deep respect for the sacredness and dignity of all persons, we commit ourselves to work diligently to enrich the life of our residents ~ physically, spiritually and socially. We