Registered Nurse - Weekend Supervisor - Day Shift in Tiki Island, TX

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