RN 6pm to 6am

Texhoma Christian Care Center • Wichita Falls, TX

2d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse implements the goals and objectives of the unit, nursing service, and facility by coordinating resident care management, directing staff, and providing direct nursing care to residents. The role requires independent judgment under broad nursing-care guidelines and is performed with little direct supervision. The nurse must maintain residents’ dignity, handle emotional and physical demands, and remain composed and attentive to priorities in a stressful environment with frequent interruptions.

The position calls for knowledge of general nursing theory and practice, infection control, universal precautions, OSHA standards, medical diagnoses and treatments, medication administration and possible side effects, and methods for instructing nursing and auxiliary personnel. The nurse must maintain detailed records, prepare routine reports, and comply with resident and patient rights, applicable regulatory requirements, and company policies and procedures. Commitment to Christian principles and teachings, professionally and personally, is required.

This position works 12-hour shifts and requires availability to work any day of the week. Physical duties include frequent standing and walking, as well as bending, stooping, twisting, turning, reaching, lifting, carrying, pulling, pushing, climbing, and kneeling. The role may require exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 20 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds continuously.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse licensure from the Texas Board of Nursing or a compact state.
• Complete or meet training and certification requirements of Texhoma, the Texas Board of Nursing, and the Texas Department of Aging and Disability.
• Ability to understand and carry out moderately complex oral and written instructions.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment under broad nursing-care guidelines and work with little direct supervision.
• Knowledge of general nursing theory and practice, including relevant drugs and biological, physical, social, and medical sciences.
• Working knowledge of infection control, universal precautions, and OSHA standards.
• Knowledge of medication and treatment administration procedures, medications and possible side effects, medical diagnoses, procedures, and accepted treatment patterns.
• Ability to keep detailed records and prepare routine reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public; demonstrate initiative, patience, tact, confidentiality, administrative and leadership ability, and objective analysis and evaluation.
• Ability to meet residents’ and staff’s emotional and physical demands and maintain composure, a positive attitude, and awareness of priorities amid stress and frequent interruptions.
• Ability to perform close visual work, distinguish small details and markings, and recognize colors when needed for tasks such as medication dispensing and resident assessment.
• Ability to recognize differences in sounds, including distinguishing loud, playful voices or noises from angry or combative ones.
• Sufficient good health to properly discharge the duties.
• Must be able to work 12-hour shifts and any day of the week.
• Must attend general and department orientation.
• Submit to a TB Tine Test and return for results as instructed, or provide results of a current TB Tine Test from the last 12 months.
• Submit a current CPR training certificate.
• Must be employable by the Texas Nurse Aide Registry; cannot be listed as revoked on the NAR or considered unemployable by the Employee Misconduct Registry.
• Must meet the criminal-history requirements specified under Texas Health and Safety Code §250.006(a) and §250.006(b).
• Commitment to Christian principles and teachings, professionally and personally.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience in long-term care.

Responsibilities

• Implement the goals and objectives of the unit, nursing service, and facility.
• Coordinate resident care management and direct staff.
• Provide direct nursing care to residents.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by a physician.
• Maintain detailed records and prepare routine reports.
• Demonstrate care techniques and instruct nursing and auxiliary personnel regarding patient-care services and residents’ needs.
• Comply with resident and patient rights, state and federal regulatory requirements, and company policies and procedures.
• Help ensure residents’ dignity and maintain composure, a positive attitude, and awareness of priorities in a stressful environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree