What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRN Registered Nurse or LVN position at Cascades at Senior Rehab?
Hello, Cascades at Senior Rehab in Port Arthur, TX is actively looking to hire a terrific Registered Nurse or LVN to join our nursing team on a PRN basis. You will have the opportunity to pick up weekday and/or weekend shifts. We kindly ask that you be willing to pick up 2-4 shifts per month.
At Cascades at Senior Rehab, our goal in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) is to provide each patient with top-quality care. We strive to maximize each patient's functional independence to safely discharge her/him to the next level of care.
We are a people-first organization. Really! Our guiding motto is leading with integrity, empowering people, delivering outcomes.
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
Benefits:
- Complete medical/dental/vision insurance benefits
- Employer-matching 401k retirement program
- Up to 16 days' paid time off per year
- Company paid Life Insurance
Requirements:
- Possess a current 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