Regency Health Services Inc jobs in Laredo, TX - 24 jobs

The Hospitality Aide will provide assigned residents with non-clinical care and services in accordance with directives given by the Charge Nurse. Works under the general direction and supervision of the Charge Nurse. 1. Follow resident assignment schedule as made out by charge nurse. This requires the ability to be mentally alert and communicate verbally and in writing information regarding resident's condition and care. 2. Walk with ambulatory residents or push in a wheelchair as required. It also involves the ability to safely perform movements such as pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, kneeling, reaching and lifting in excess of 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations. Manual dexterity required performing tasks in assisting residents with their personal needs. 3. Comb hair, nail care (cannot use clippers,) of any residents assigned. Manual dexterity required performing tasks in assisting residents with their personal needs. 4. Answer call lights in a timely manner, determine if request does not involve direct care and then carry out request. Examples of non-direct care would be, helping with TV, telephone, getting a personal item for a resident, giving them a blanket or pillow, giving them a food tray or snack, or refill water/ice. 5. Provide pre and post meal grooming, including washing hands and face, assist to and from dining room. 6. Clean water pitchers and keep fresh water at bedside. Offer water and/or juices several times to residents who request and can drink independently. 7. Maintain proper oral hygiene by assisting with setting up to brush teeth, providing denture care and keeping mouth clean. 8. Be alert to resident's comforts and needs. Answer their requests promptly and report to nurse any needs that exceed your ability. 9. Knocks before entering a resident's room and requests permission to enter room. 10. Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations. 11. Promotes positive public relations with resident, family members and guests. 12. Observe all residents and report anything unusual or abnormal to Charge Nurse. Ability to safely care for residents in a patient and respectful manner despite resident's lack of cooperation and/or combativeness. 13. Follow safety guidelines. Promptly remove and clean up urine or bowel excretions from floor and other spills or safety hazards. 14. Clean wheelchairs, beds, nursing equipment, resident personal hygiene items, and other items as directed. Requires the ability to lift at least 25 pounds and remove assistive devices to clean properly. 15. Safely utilize equipment. Report any equipment needing service or repair immediately. 16. Participate in emergency fire or disaster drills and other in-service training as scheduled. Must be able to safely ascend and descend stairwells and assist in an evacuation. 17. Follow Universal Safety Precautions in order to protect self, residents and other staff members. Rinse soiled linen in preparation to be sent to the laundry this involves the capability to withstand strong foul odors and the ability to tolerate wearing necessary personal protective equipment. 18. Bring laundry barrels to laundry room; get linens for beds, makes unoccupied beds. 19. Bring residents to and from daily activities. 20. Assist with actives going on in building. 21. Clerical functions. 22. Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance in accordance with facility attendance policies. Perform special duties as assigned. 23. Promotes positive public relations with patients, residents, family members and guests. 24. May be required to perform other duties and tasks as assigned by the Administrator, Director of Nursing and Charge Nurse in accordance with the qualifications and training provided.

Primary Responsibilities The Receptionist is responsible for answering telephone calls and guiding residents, family members, visitors and staff to appropriate personnel for assistance. This person works in conjunction with the facility Administrator and Business Office personnel to ensure that the Business Office works efficiently. Essential Functions * Answer telephone calls in a timely and pleasant manner * Assist with mail distribution * Assist with general office duties as assigned by the Business Office Manager and/or facility Administrator * Responsible for accounts payable, collecting, processing and submitting invoices for payment in a timely manner * Assist with updating employee phone list as needed * Assist with mailing out monthly resident statements for room and board * Actively assist and participate in the enhancement of the lives of our residents through our dedicated approach to patient care and our census building program. * Actively assist and participate in the development and retention of staff through recruitment, training and nurturing the employees of the nursing facility * Assists in verification of EPLS and OIG for vendors (initial, monthly & annually) * Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by the Business Office Manager

Primary Responsibilities The Cook ensures that the resident meals are properly prepared and apportioned according to the resident's diet specifications, facility procedures, and prescribed dietary and sanitary regulations. Essential Functions * Prepared food items on assigned/scheduled menus * Maintains sanitation of equipment and utensils, work area, storage, area, and serving area * Follow proper food handling procedures

The RN Charge Nurse will assist in ensuring the provision of quality care that promotes the highest practicable physical, mental and psychological well-being of each resident as determined by resident assessments and individual plans of care. Essential Functions During rounds observes, assess, documents, and reports resident condition/changes Assures implementation of care plans as directed Administers medications as prescribed Conduct rounds with physician and record visits in clinical records Perform narcotic reconciliation with incoming and outgoing shifts Identify significant changes in the condition of residents and takes necessary action per facility policies and procedures Oversees and monitors aides Initiate and complete Incident and Accident Reports per facility policy Discharge residents per facility policy Must complete Nursing Assessment for Physician Calls prior to calling physician on any change in resident condition Communicate with resident's point of contact when they ask for a status update or if there is a change in condition Other special projects or functions can be assigned at times by the Director of Nurses and/or the Administrator

Primary Responsibilities The Medical Records Coordinator will maintain and update the residents' clinical records in a confidential, systematic, well-organized manner in conjunction with acceptable policies/procedures that include OBRA guidelines; Texas State Standards and Individual Nursing Home Standards. The Medical Records Coordinator will report directly to the Director of Nursing. Essential Functions * File documents in the appropriate records daily. * Enter new admits and discharged residents in the Admission/Discharge Log daily. * Track outgoing telephone orders and other documents pertaining to the resident. * Thin the residents' active charts daily by the census. * Maintain tracking log for Progress Notes, Physician's History and Physical. * Send out monthly compliance letters to physicians and follow up bi-monthly on progress of visits. * Communicate with Administrator, DON and Medical Director on the compliance of the physicians' services. * Maintain the Death Report and mail/fax to the State each month no later than the 10th of the month. * Print the MARS/TARS and Consolidated Orders. * Maintain and update Master Signature Legend. * Audit new admits, re-admits and discharged residents' records and report findings during the morning meeting. * Maintain HIPAA log of requests for releases of information received pertaining to past or present residents of the facility. * Complete monthly QA forms and participate in the QA and compliance meetings as required. * Follow up on incomplete records daily. * Check Completion of Discharge Summary. * Close out discharged residents' records. * Maintain the Destruction Log for closed records. * Box previous year closed records for storage. * Order nursing department office supplies/forms and maintain availability at nurses' station. * Update forms in various locations as changes are made by the corporate Forms/Policy Committee. * May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations. * Actively assist and participate in the enhancement of the lives of our residents through our dedicated approach to patient care and our census-building program. * Actively assist and participate in the development and retention of staff through; recruitment, training and nurturing the employees of the nursing home. * Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by the Administrator or Director of Nursing in accordance to the qualifications and training

Primary Responsibilities The Certified Mediation Aide will prepare, administer, and document prescribed medications per protocol Essential Functions * Administers prescribed medications and treatments as defined by state regulations in accordance with company policy and procedure. * Observe and report to the facility's charge nurse reactions and side-effects to medication shown by a resident * Take and record vital signs prior to the administration of medication which could affect or change the vital signs * Reports to charge nurse and documents reasons prescribed drugs are not administered. * Administer regularly prescribed medication which the permit holder has been trained to administer only after personally preparing (setting up) the medication to be administered * The medication aide will document the administered medication in the resident's medication administration record * Administer oxygen per nasal canula or a non-sealing face mask only in an emergency; immediately after the emergency, the medication aide shall verbally notify the licensed nurse on duty or on call and appropriately document the action and notification. * Apply specifically ordered ophthalmic, OTIC, nasal, and vaginal medication * Be able to accurately follow all principals of good medication administration * Assist in customary daily requirements and tasks in care and treatment such as bathing, feeding, dressing, observing intake of food, care of hair, nails, moving residents from area to area, responding to calls, etc., which includes lifting, transferring * Helps charge nurses with the cleanliness of the nursing station, medication room and supply room.

The RN Charge Nurse will assist in ensuring the provision of quality care that promotes the highest practicable physical, mental and psychological well-being of each resident as determined by resident assessments and individual plans of care. Essential Functions During rounds observes, assess, documents, and reports resident condition/changes Assures implementation of care plans as directed Administers medications as prescribed Conduct rounds with physician and record visits in clinical records Perform narcotic reconciliation with incoming and outgoing shifts Identify significant changes in the condition of residents and takes necessary action per facility policies and procedures Oversees and monitors aides Initiate and complete Incident and Accident Reports per facility policy Discharge residents per facility policy Must complete Nursing Assessment for Physician Calls prior to calling physician on any change in resident condition Communicate with resident's point of contact when they ask for a status update or if there is a change in condition Other special projects or functions can be assigned at times by the Director of Nurses and/or the Administrator

Primary Responsibilities The GN Graduate Nurse, under the supervision of RN, will assist in ensuring the provision of quality care that promotes the highest practicable physical, mental and psychological well-being of each resident as determined by resident assessments and individual plans of care. Essential Functions * During rounds observes, assess, documents, and reports resident condition/changes * Assures implementation of care plans as directed * Administers medications as prescribed * Conduct rounds with physician and record visits in clinical records * Perform narcotic reconciliation with incoming and outgoing shifts * Identify significant changes in the condition of residents and takes necessary action per facility policies and procedures * Oversees and monitors aides * Initiate and complete Incident and Accident Reports per facility policy * Discharge residents per facility policy * Must complete Nursing Assessment for Physician Calls prior to calling physician on any change in resident condition * Communicate with resident's point of contact when they ask for a status update or if there is a change in condition * Other special projects or functions can be assigned at times by the Director of Nurses and/or the Administrator

Nurse Aide in Training is a program that allows the employee to receive online and on the floor training as a Nurse Aide. Those that provide good customer service, are reliable, are team players, and have a strong work ethic will become eligible for Education Assistance to become a Certified Nurse Aide. Depending on availability and the employee's learning preferences, Education Assistance will be provided at NO COST through one of the following avenues: * Classes on or offsite at a Regency location. * A local program offered by a community college or technical school. * An internship and a waiver to skip the class but be able to pass a skills check and practice exam provided by the facility, that qualifies the employee to schedule for testing. What does a Nurse Aide and CNA do in skilled nursing? The Nurse Aide and C.N.A.s work under the direction of the Charge Nurses and will provide assigned residents with assistance for activities of daily living as outline in the resident's customized care plan. Nurse Aides and C.N.As must be compassionate, friendly, and enjoy helping others in order to provide the personal level of care expected. Essential Functions * Provide residents with comfort and safety; including being able to detect and report situations that may cause resident accidents or injuries. * Carry out duties and responsibilities in accordance with resident care policy and procedure. * Assist in customary daily requirements and tasks in care and treatment such as bathing, feeding, dressing, observing intake of food, care of hair, nails, moving residents from area to area, lifting, and transferring. * Utilize and log in care provided into Electronic Medical Records system. * Measure and record vital signs. * Observe and report symptoms, reactions, and changes of conditions to residents to nursing staff. * Maintain care of equipment and supplies. * Walk with ambulatory residents or push in a wheelchair as required. * Safely perform movements such as pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, kneeling, reaching and lifting in excess of 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations. * Answer call lights in a timely manner, trying to address the need of the resident or determine if assistance is needed from a Charge Nurse or another department. * Always provide good customer service - tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations. * Other duties as assigned by Administrator or Nurse Management.

The RN Charge Nurse will assist in ensuring the provision of quality care that promotes the highest practicable physical, mental and psychological well-being of each resident as determined by resident assessments and individual plans of care. Essential Functions During rounds observes, assess, documents, and reports resident condition/changes Assures implementation of care plans as directed Administers medications as prescribed Conduct rounds with physician and record visits in clinical records Perform narcotic reconciliation with incoming and outgoing shifts Identify significant changes in the condition of residents and takes necessary action per facility policies and procedures Oversees and monitors aides Initiate and complete Incident and Accident Reports per facility policy Discharge residents per facility policy Must complete Nursing Assessment for Physician Calls prior to calling physician on any change in resident condition Communicate with resident's point of contact when they ask for a status update or if there is a change in condition Other special projects or functions can be assigned at times by the Director of Nurses and/or the Administrator

Primary Responsibilities The LVN Charge Nurse will assist in ensuring the provision of quality care that promotes the highest practicable physical, mental and psychological well-being of each resident as determined by resident assessments and individual plans of care. Essential Functions * During rounds observes, assess, documents, and reports resident condition/changes * Assures implementation of care plans as directed * Administers medications as prescribed * Conduct rounds with physician and record visits in clinical records * Perform narcotic reconciliation with incoming and outgoing shifts * Identify significant changes in the condition of residents and takes necessary action per facility policies and procedures * Oversees and monitors aides * Initiate and complete Incident and Accident Reports per facility policy * Discharge residents per facility policy * Must complete Nursing Assessment for Physician Calls prior to calling physician on any change in resident condition * Communicate with resident's point of contact when they ask for a status update or if there is a change in condition * Other special projects or functions can be assigned at times by the Director of Nurses and/or the Administrator

The Hospitality Aide will provide assigned residents with non-clinical care and services in accordance with directives given by the Charge Nurse. Works under the general direction and supervision of the Charge Nurse. 1. Follow resident assignment schedule as made out by charge nurse. This requires the ability to be mentally alert and communicate verbally and in writing information regarding resident's condition and care. 2. Walk with ambulatory residents or push in a wheelchair as required. It also involves the ability to safely perform movements such as pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, kneeling, reaching and lifting in excess of 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations. Manual dexterity required performing tasks in assisting residents with their personal needs. 3. Comb hair, nail care (cannot use clippers,) of any residents assigned. Manual dexterity required performing tasks in assisting residents with their personal needs. 4. Answer call lights in a timely manner, determine if request does not involve direct care and then carry out request. Examples of non-direct care would be, helping with TV, telephone, getting a personal item for a resident, giving them a blanket or pillow, giving them a food tray or snack, or refill water/ice. 5. Provide pre and post meal grooming, including washing hands and face, assist to and from dining room. 6. Clean water pitchers and keep fresh water at bedside. Offer water and/or juices several times to residents who request and can drink independently. 7. Maintain proper oral hygiene by assisting with setting up to brush teeth, providing denture care and keeping mouth clean. 8. Be alert to resident's comforts and needs. Answer their requests promptly and report to nurse any needs that exceed your ability. 9. Knocks before entering a resident's room and requests permission to enter room. 10. Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations. 11. Promotes positive public relations with resident, family members and guests. 12. Observe all residents and report anything unusual or abnormal to Charge Nurse. Ability to safely care for residents in a patient and respectful manner despite resident's lack of cooperation and/or combativeness. 13. Follow safety guidelines. Promptly remove and clean up urine or bowel excretions from floor and other spills or safety hazards. 14. Clean wheelchairs, beds, nursing equipment, resident personal hygiene items, and other items as directed. Requires the ability to lift at least 25 pounds and remove assistive devices to clean properly. 15. Safely utilize equipment. Report any equipment needing service or repair immediately. 16. Participate in emergency fire or disaster drills and other in-service training as scheduled. Must be able to safely ascend and descend stairwells and assist in an evacuation. 17. Follow Universal Safety Precautions in order to protect self, residents and other staff members. Rinse soiled linen in preparation to be sent to the laundry this involves the capability to withstand strong foul odors and the ability to tolerate wearing necessary personal protective equipment. 18. Bring laundry barrels to laundry room; get linens for beds, makes unoccupied beds. 19. Bring residents to and from daily activities. 20. Assist with actives going on in building. 21. Clerical functions. 22. Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance in accordance with facility attendance policies. Perform special duties as assigned. 23. Promotes positive public relations with patients, residents, family members and guests. 24. May be required to perform other duties and tasks as assigned by the Administrator, Director of Nursing and Charge Nurse in accordance with the qualifications and training provided.

Primary Responsibilities The Certified Mediation Aide will prepare, administer, and document prescribed medications per protocol Essential Functions * Administers prescribed medications and treatments as defined by state regulations in accordance with company policy and procedure. * Observe and report to the facility's charge nurse reactions and side-effects to medication shown by a resident * Take and record vital signs prior to the administration of medication which could affect or change the vital signs * Reports to charge nurse and documents reasons prescribed drugs are not administered. * Administer regularly prescribed medication which the permit holder has been trained to administer only after personally preparing (setting up) the medication to be administered * The medication aide will document the administered medication in the resident's medication administration record * Administer oxygen per nasal canula or a non-sealing face mask only in an emergency; immediately after the emergency, the medication aide shall verbally notify the licensed nurse on duty or on call and appropriately document the action and notification. * Apply specifically ordered ophthalmic, OTIC, nasal, and vaginal medication * Be able to accurately follow all principals of good medication administration * Assist in customary daily requirements and tasks in care and treatment such as bathing, feeding, dressing, observing intake of food, care of hair, nails, moving residents from area to area, responding to calls, etc., which includes lifting, transferring * Helps charge nurses with the cleanliness of the nursing station, medication room and supply room.

The RN Charge Nurse will assist in ensuring the provision of quality care that promotes the highest practicable physical, mental and psychological well-being of each resident as determined by resident assessments and individual plans of care. Essential Functions During rounds observes, assess, documents, and reports resident condition/changes Assures implementation of care plans as directed Administers medications as prescribed Conduct rounds with physician and record visits in clinical records Perform narcotic reconciliation with incoming and outgoing shifts Identify significant changes in the condition of residents and takes necessary action per facility policies and procedures Oversees and monitors aides Initiate and complete Incident and Accident Reports per facility policy Discharge residents per facility policy Must complete Nursing Assessment for Physician Calls prior to calling physician on any change in resident condition Communicate with resident's point of contact when they ask for a status update or if there is a change in condition Other special projects or functions can be assigned at times by the Director of Nurses and/or the Administrator

Primary Responsibilities The LVN Charge Nurse will assist in ensuring the provision of quality care that promotes the highest practicable physical, mental and psychological well-being of each resident as determined by resident assessments and individual plans of care. Essential Functions * During rounds observes, assess, documents, and reports resident condition/changes * Assures implementation of care plans as directed * Administers medications as prescribed * Conduct rounds with physician and record visits in clinical records * Perform narcotic reconciliation with incoming and outgoing shifts * Identify significant changes in the condition of residents and takes necessary action per facility policies and procedures * Oversees and monitors aides * Initiate and complete Incident and Accident Reports per facility policy * Discharge residents per facility policy * Must complete Nursing Assessment for Physician Calls prior to calling physician on any change in resident condition * Communicate with resident's point of contact when they ask for a status update or if there is a change in condition * Other special projects or functions can be assigned at times by the Director of Nurses and/or the Administrator

Nurse Aide in Training is a program that allows the employee to receive online and on the floor training as a Nurse Aide. Those that provide good customer service, are reliable, are team players, and have a strong work ethic will become eligible for Education Assistance to become a Certified Nurse Aide. Depending on availability and the employee's learning preferences, Education Assistance will be provided at NO COST through one of the following avenues: * Classes on or offsite at a Regency location. * A local program offered by a community college or technical school. * An internship and a waiver to skip the class but be able to pass a skills check and practice exam provided by the facility, that qualifies the employee to schedule for testing. What does a Nurse Aide and CNA do in skilled nursing? The Nurse Aide and C.N.A.s work under the direction of the Charge Nurses and will provide assigned residents with assistance for activities of daily living as outline in the resident's customized care plan. Nurse Aides and C.N.As must be compassionate, friendly, and enjoy helping others in order to provide the personal level of care expected. Essential Functions * Provide residents with comfort and safety; including being able to detect and report situations that may cause resident accidents or injuries. * Carry out duties and responsibilities in accordance with resident care policy and procedure. * Assist in customary daily requirements and tasks in care and treatment such as bathing, feeding, dressing, observing intake of food, care of hair, nails, moving residents from area to area, lifting, and transferring. * Utilize and log in care provided into Electronic Medical Records system. * Measure and record vital signs. * Observe and report symptoms, reactions, and changes of conditions to residents to nursing staff. * Maintain care of equipment and supplies. * Walk with ambulatory residents or push in a wheelchair as required. * Safely perform movements such as pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, kneeling, reaching and lifting in excess of 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations. * Answer call lights in a timely manner, trying to address the need of the resident or determine if assistance is needed from a Charge Nurse or another department. * Always provide good customer service - tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations. * Other duties as assigned by Administrator or Nurse Management.

The RN Charge Nurse will assist in ensuring the provision of quality care that promotes the highest practicable physical, mental and psychological well-being of each resident as determined by resident assessments and individual plans of care. Essential Functions During rounds observes, assess, documents, and reports resident condition/changes Assures implementation of care plans as directed Administers medications as prescribed Conduct rounds with physician and record visits in clinical records Perform narcotic reconciliation with incoming and outgoing shifts Identify significant changes in the condition of residents and takes necessary action per facility policies and procedures Oversees and monitors aides Initiate and complete Incident and Accident Reports per facility policy Discharge residents per facility policy Must complete Nursing Assessment for Physician Calls prior to calling physician on any change in resident condition Communicate with resident's point of contact when they ask for a status update or if there is a change in condition Other special projects or functions can be assigned at times by the Director of Nurses and/or the Administrator

Nurse Aide in Training is a program that allows the employee to receive online and on the floor training as a Nurse Aide. Those that provide good customer service, are reliable, are team players, and have a strong work ethic will become eligible for Education Assistance to become a Certified Nurse Aide. Depending on availability and the employee's learning preferences, Education Assistance will be provided at NO COST through one of the following avenues: * Classes on or offsite at a Regency location. * A local program offered by a community college or technical school. * An internship and a waiver to skip the class but be able to pass a skills check and practice exam provided by the facility, that qualifies the employee to schedule for testing. What does a Nurse Aide and CNA do in skilled nursing? The Nurse Aide and C.N.A.s work under the direction of the Charge Nurses and will provide assigned residents with assistance for activities of daily living as outline in the resident's customized care plan. Nurse Aides and C.N.As must be compassionate, friendly, and enjoy helping others in order to provide the personal level of care expected. Essential Functions * Provide residents with comfort and safety; including being able to detect and report situations that may cause resident accidents or injuries. * Carry out duties and responsibilities in accordance with resident care policy and procedure. * Assist in customary daily requirements and tasks in care and treatment such as bathing, feeding, dressing, observing intake of food, care of hair, nails, moving residents from area to area, lifting, and transferring. * Utilize and log in care provided into Electronic Medical Records system. * Measure and record vital signs. * Observe and report symptoms, reactions, and changes of conditions to residents to nursing staff. * Maintain care of equipment and supplies. * Walk with ambulatory residents or push in a wheelchair as required. * Safely perform movements such as pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, kneeling, reaching and lifting in excess of 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations. * Answer call lights in a timely manner, trying to address the need of the resident or determine if assistance is needed from a Charge Nurse or another department. * Always provide good customer service - tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations. * Other duties as assigned by Administrator or Nurse Management.

Primary Responsibilities The Certified Nurse Aide will provide assigned residents with routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with the resident assessments and care plans. Essential Functions * Assist resident in customary daily requirements and tasks in care and treatment such as bathing, feeding, dressing, observing intake of food, care of hair, nails, moving residents from area to area, responding to calls * Carry out duties and responsibilities in accordance with resident care policy and procedure * Measure and record vital signs as assigned by Charge Nurse * Detect and report situations that may cause resident accidents or injuries * Contributes knowledge of resident's conditions/needs to resident care plans * Observe and report symptoms, reactions, and changes of conditions to residents to Charge Nurse