Registered Nurse

Palo Duro Nursing Home • Claude, TX

396d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) position involves providing individualized nursing care under the supervision of the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO). The RN is responsible for assessing residents, developing care plans, supervising nursing personnel, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. This role requires leadership skills, effective communication, and the ability to handle emergency situations while maintaining high-quality care for residents.

Requirements

• Current valid Registered Nurse license issued in the state of practice.
• Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• Up-to-date physical assessment skills and comprehensive knowledge of nursing principles are required.
• Recent experience in geriatric or rehabilitative nursing and experience in supervisory capacity are preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in supervisory capacity in a nursing role.
• Recent experience in geriatric or rehabilitative nursing.

Responsibilities

• Takes an active role in direct resident assessment and care.
• Supervises and coordinates nursing personnel in providing direct resident care in adherence to state, federal and corporate guidelines.
• Formulates individualized nursing care plans utilizing the nursing process.
• Assesses each resident shift and implements a change in the course of care as needed.
• Assists the physician on rounds and ensures that pertinent information is communicated to and from him/her and orders are taken correctly.
• Participates in the training and supervision of nursing personnel.
• Utilizes effectively the general principles of leadership and supervision.
• Manages conflict through effective problem-solving and communication skills.
• Acts calmly and efficiently in handling emergency situations.
• Prepares daily assignment of duties, treatments, and miscellaneous tasks.
• Assumes responsibility for the identification of potential safety hazards and for the identification of noncompliance with corporate guidelines as set forth in the policy and procedure manual.
• Maintains accurate resident care records and documents pertinent data reflecting the use of the nursing process.
• Attends and participates productively in the resident care meetings, staff meeting and in-services.
• Takes an active role in teaching (formal or informal presentation) with residents, families and staff.
• Dispenses medication and performs treatments, as per physician's order, and in accordance with policies, procedures, and licensure standard of practice.
• Assures that each resident's attending physician and family or responsible party are promptly notified of any significant change in the residents health condition.
• Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs and rights.
• Performs additional duties as requested.
• Interacts with customers, families, visitors, facility, and corporate personnel.
• Carries out other tasks as requested in situations where hands-on intervention/participation may be required.
• May be required to work rotating shifts, holidays weekends, to work in different units and positions, and to work overtime as facility needs require.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Paid time off
• Flexible scheduling options
• Professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: No Education Listed