Job Purpose:
To provide nursing care to residents as prescribed by the physician and in accordance with standards of nursing practices and regulations.
Essential job Duties and
Responsibilities:
Nursing Care:
Prepare and review medical records and nurse's notes, and assess residents to observe and evaluate their physical and emotional status. Monitor resident activity, evaluate nursing care in accordance with professional standards, and provide nursing care according to physician's orders, care plans, established standards and facility policies. Coordinate and assist or prepare for new admissions, transfers, and discharge of residents. Transcribe physician's telephone orders. Communicate with Residents, family members, other interdisciplinary team members and management regarding resident status.
Drug Administration and Documentation:
Prepare and administer medications as ordered by the physician; in accordance with nursing standards and facility policies. Sign, date and perform all charting and record keeping in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Direct Patient Care:
Lead and monitor licensed and other professionals. May schedule job assignments and set priorities. Assist and coach as needed. Provide feedback as to their effectiveness; may serve as team leader in this function.
Resident Rights:
Understand, comply with and promote all rules regarding Residents' rights.
Other Job Functions:
Care Plans:
Assist and participate in developing and implementing a written care plan for individual residents that addresses the needs of the resident.
Staff Development:
Participate in in-service training, assist in implementing orientation programs and job skills training, maintains professional competence
Safety and Sanitation:
Monitor environment and care practices of nursing personnel to ensure compliance of established safety, fire and disaster, infection control and ensure all other departmental policies and procedures are followed; and to ensure cleanliness and safety of work and treatment areas
Other
Duties:
Other duties as assigned
Skills for this role
Patient Care
Requirements
RN License in good standing and currently licensed by the State
CPR Certification
BLS Certification
Charge Nurse or supervisory experience preferred
Continuing education hours as required by the State
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of long-term care rules and regulations
Nursing policy compliance
About the employer
Avir at The Renaissance
Hiring organization
You are looking at Avir at The Renaissance in Dallas, Texas (75211). The facts we have are thin on the unit itself—no posted pay band, no stated ratios, no scheduling or float notes—so most of what you can plan around…
What reviewers appreciate
+No state income tax in Texas
+Compact-license state
+Dallas housing described as relatively competitive for a large metro
What reviewers flag
−No usable pay data yet from our postings for this employer
−Scheduling, float policy, ratios, and EHR not stated in our facts
−Cost of living about 3% above the national price level
Dallas blends big-city energy with Lone Star warmth, offering nurses a sprawling metro packed with major medical centers, diverse dining, and pro sports. The Trinity River and lively Bishop Arts District give the city local flavor, while a strong healthcare job market makes it a practical relocation pick.
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