Registered Nurse

PARADIGM HEALTHCARE•Sweeny, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Paradigm Healthcare is hiring a Registered Nurse at Paradigm at Sweeny in Sweeny, Texas. The RN provides direct nursing care and plans, organizes, implements, evaluates, and directs resident care in accordance with physician orders, applicable regulations, facility policies, and sound nursing judgment. The position also supports nursing service operations, oversees nurse aides and other nursing staff, and provides emergency measures such as CPR. The role is full-time on the night shift. A $3,200 sign-on bonus is offered. Paradigm Healthcare describes its approach as empowering its team and providing residents with an uncomplicated, personal, and high standard of care.

Requirements

Current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Texas.
Associate Degree in Nursing.
Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, and internet use.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Leadership and organizational skills, a positive and professional attitude, and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Two years of long-term care experience preferred.
Six months of experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices preferred.
Knowledge of PointClickCare preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care in accordance with the nurse practice act, federal and state regulations, facility policies and procedures, and prudent nursing judgment.
Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct residents’ plans of care in accordance with physician orders and applicable rules, regulations, and guidelines.
Know and use the facility’s written policies and procedures governing the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department.
Comply with facility policies and protect facility and patient privacy.
Provide prompt emergency support measures, including CPR.
Develop daily work and unit assignments, or assist nursing supervisory staff in completing and performing these tasks.
Ensure nursing service personnel perform their assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards.
Ensure unattended departmental computer workstations are properly logged off.
Oversee nurse aides and communicate with and oversee nursing home staff to ensure departmental policies, procedures, and systems are maintained correctly.