Cascades At Jacinto is Hiring a Registered Nurse or LVN - PRN All Shifts Near Houston, TX
Hello, Cascades at Jacinto in Houston, TX is actively looking to hire a terrific Registered Nurse or LVN to join our nursing team on a PRN basis. We have the following 8-hour shifts available:
6A-2P
2P-10P
10P-6A
You will have the opportunity to pick up weekday and/or weekend shifts. Thank you! Job Description: SNF nurses care for geriatric patients who require 24/7 care:
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/LVN license in good standing
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