Casa Azul Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation offers a unique and exciting opportunity to provide world-class care to our residents. Our high acuity facility includes a large Vent Unit, In-House Dialysis, and Onsite Therapy and Rehab services. We are passionate about continuing our tradition of providing high-quality care and helping our residents achieve their best quality of life.

Our community is seeking dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurses (RN). We are seeking compassionate individuals that will use their energy, creativity, thoughtfulness, and skills to help our residents live a life full of purpose, celebration and fulfillment through connecting with them each day.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide oversight of Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and licensed nurses as directed by the Director of Nursing.
• Consult and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) and healthcare professionals to assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualized resident care plans.
• Ensure initial baseline and periodic comprehensive assessments and care plans are completed within required timeframes.
• Participate in completing sections of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment as requested.
• Facilitate physician rounds by preparing charts, flagging areas of concern and preparing physician orders for signature; document physician visits with residents.
• Initiate requests for consultations or referrals as requested.
• Provide nursing services to residents in accordance with scope of practice, facility policies and professional standards of care.
• Monitor residents for developments of acute changes of condition including confusion, fever, difficulty breathing, increased pain, difficulty with urination, loss of appetite, constipation, diarrhea, vision or hearing loss, general malaise or decreased range of motion (ROM); conduct assessments and notify the provider as needed.
• Monitor the chronic health conditions of residents; be familiar with reportable changes and potential causes for concern.
• Assist in the admission process; provide resident orientation as appropriate.
• Assist with a discharge planning process that focuses on the resident’s discharge goals and preparation for successful transition to post-discharge care.
• Ensure that newly admitted residents have physician orders for immediate care.
• Provide nursing care that is compassionate and sensitive to residents with cognitive decline, memory loss or history of trauma.
• Provide nursing care that is appropriate and sensitive to the culture, language and background of the resident.
• Monitor resident weight and intake of food and fluids; notify the practitioner of significant weight loss or gain or changes in consumption.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Current license to practice as a registered nurse in the state of Texas.
• A minimum of one (3) year nursing experience in a long-term care, sub acute or acute care setting is preferred.
• Must be able to speak the English language in an understandable manner.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and move a minimum of 50 pounds.

Benefits Include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life and Disability Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Time
• and more!

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Physical setting:

• Long term care
• Nursing home
• Rehabilitation center
• Skilled nursing facility

Standard shift:

• Evening Shift

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Physical setting:

• Acute care
• Long term care
• Rehabilitation center

Standard shift:

• Evening shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• RN License (Required)

Work Location: In person