Overview

The Charge Nurse will assist in ensuring the provision of quality care that promotes the highest practicable physical, the mental and psychological well-being of each resident as determined by resident assessments and individual plans of care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct rounds on assigned residents at beginning of the shift, at least every two hours and upon completion of the shift.
• Conduct rounds with physician and record visits in clinical records.
• Perform narcotic reconciliation with incoming and outgoing shifts.
• Review the 24-Hour Report with incoming and outgoing Charge Nurse.
• Provides and oversees nursing care to assigned residents.
• Identify significant changes in the condition of residents and takes necessary action per facility policies and procedures.
• Supervise aides in performing duties by verifying their assignments have been completed.
• Monitor and sign ADL Flowsheet upon completion of the shift.
• Monitor and assist in meal services.
• Assist in implementing acute care plans as the resident’s condition changes
• initiate and complete Incident and Accident Reports per facility policy.
• Discharge residents per facility policy.
• Prior to calling physician, review Physician Standing Orders for any change in resident condition.
• Must complete Nursing Assessment for Physician Calls prior to calling physician on any change in resident condition.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current Texas LVN/RN license and be in the good standing with the State of Texas
• Previous experience working in a skilled nursing facility or long-term care industry is preferred
• Excellent communicator with exceptional customer service skills

Giddings Residence and Rehabilitation is an EEO employer.