Registered Nurse - Weekend Supervisor

Hello, Cascades at Jacinto in Jacinto City, TX is actively looking to hire a part-time Registered Nurse to join our nursing team as Weekend Supervisor.

Be advised this position requires you work

every Saturday and Sunday from 10A-6P .

Job Description:

SNF nurses care for geriatric patients who require 24/7 care:

Documentation review

Supervision over dining services

Address any patient grievances

Point of contact for weekend floor nursing staff

Ordering medications, equipment and supplies as prescribed.

Preparing and administering treatments/medications as ordered by the physician

Notify the resident's physician and/or family members when there is a change in resident's condition

Administering professional nursing practice services such as: tube feedings, suction, catheterization, changing of dressings, packs, and irrigations as necessary

Continuous observation and monitoring of seriously ill residents

Being the patient advocate and ensuring that other health care team members are providing care according to the resident's care plan and personal wishes

Accurately completing necessary charting as required and in a timely manner

Requirements:

Possess a current Texas RN license in good standing

Effectively communicate on a personal level with residents, family members, personnel, visitors, etc.

Able to make decisions independently when warranted

Knowledge of medical and nursing practices and procedures

Thorough understanding of local, state, and federal laws and regulations pertaining to long term care