Hello, Cascades at Galveston in Galveston, TX is actively looking to hire a part-time Registered Nurse to join our nursing team as Day Shift Weekend Supervisor.

Be advised this position requires you work 10am-6pm both Saturday and Sunday each week.

Job Description:

SNF nurses care for geriatric patients who require 24/7 care:

• Documentation review
• Supervision over dining services
• Address any patient grievances
• Point of contact for weekend floor nursing staff
• 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 license in good standing
• Some prior skilled nursing facility experience highly preferred
• Prior nursing supervisory experience preferred
• 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