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, sound leadership and administrative ability, and the ability to work with little direct supervision. The nurse maintains detailed records, prepares routine reports, and works to uphold resident dignity, rights, regulatory requirements, and company policies. The position requires 12-hour shifts and availability to work any day of the week. Texhoma Christian Care Center may amend the job description or its requirements at any time and is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Must hold current Registered Nurse licensure from the Texas Board of Nursing or a compact state.
• Must complete or meet training and certification requirements of Texhoma, the Texas Board of Nursing, and the Texas Department of Aging and Disability.
• Must be able to understand and carry out moderately complex oral and written instructions.
• Must be able to exercise independent judgment under broad nursing care guidelines and work with little direct supervision.
• Must demonstrate initiative, patience, tact, confidentiality, administrative and leadership ability, and objective analysis and evaluation.
• Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.
• Must be able to meet residents' and staff's emotional and physical demands while maintaining composure, a positive attitude, and awareness of priorities under stress and frequent interruptions.
• Must have knowledge of general nursing theory and practice, including relevant drugs and biological, physical, social, and medical sciences.
• Must have working knowledge of infection control, universal precautions, and OSHA standards.
• Must know principles and methods of in-service instruction for nursing and auxiliary personnel and instruction concerning resident needs.
• Must be familiar with medical diagnoses, procedures, and accepted medical treatment patterns.
• Must know procedures and techniques for administering prescribed medication and treatment, including medication side effects.
• Must be committed to Christian principles and teachings professionally and personally.
• Must have sufficient good health to properly discharge duties.
• Must attend general and department orientation sessions.
• Must submit to a TB Tine Test and return for the instructed reading, or provide results of a current TB Tine Test from the last 12 months.
• Must 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 not have a conviction for an offense listed in Texas Health and Safety Code §250.006(a), or a conviction for an offense listed in §250.006(b) within the five years immediately before the application date.
• Must be able to work 12-hour shifts and any day of the week.
• Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds continuously to move objects or people.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, twist, turn, reach, lift, carry, pull, push, climb, kneel, walk, and stand for over 75% of the shift.
• Must have close visual acuity, depth perception for small nearby details, and color perception for tasks such as dispensing medication and assessing resident condition.
• Must be able to distinguish differences in sounds, such as playful versus angry or combative voices and noises.
• Must be able to prepare and read data, figures, client records, and medical orders; perform visual inspections involving small details; use measurement devices; and dispense medicines.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate resident care management and direct staff.
• Provide direct nursing care to residents.
• Implement unit, nursing service, and facility goals and objectives.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
• Maintain detailed records and prepare routine reports.
• Demonstrate techniques and provide instruction related to patient-care services and resident needs.
• Comply with resident and patient rights, applicable state and federal requirements, and company policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

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