Registered Nurse RN or LVN Licensed Vocational Nurse - PRN
About The Position
Cascades at Galveston is a fantastic skilled nursing facility located in Galveston, TX. We are expanding our nursing team and we are excited that you've considered us. If you want a supportive team beside you, grateful residents around you, and a place to grow as a nurse - you've found it! We are currently hiring PRN nurses to join our amazing team! You will have the opportunity to pick up weekday and/or weekend shifts. We kindly ask that you be willing to pick up 2-4 shifts per month. Pay Range: RN is $40-42 per hour LVN is $29-33 per hour Job Description: SNF nurses care for geriatric patients who require 24/7 care: 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/LVN 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
Responsibilities
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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