Nursing Staff - RN | CNA

Supplied Talent•Trenton, FL

About The Position

Tri-County Healthcare Center, a long-term care facility, is recruiting Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to join its care team. The posting lists pay rates of $35 per hour for RNs and $27 per hour for LPNs; it does not state a CNA rate. CNA openings are ongoing.

Requirements

RN: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and hold an active Colorado RN license.
RN: Demonstrated management, team-building, and communication skills.
LPN: Graduate of an accredited LPN program and hold an active Florida LPN license.
LPN: Ability to train new staff on facility policies and procedures; strong organizational and communication skills.
CNA: Hold current Colorado CNA certification.
CNA: Compassionate, reliable, and committed to resident dignity and comfort.
Physical ability to lift or move objects: RN role requires 50 lbs frequently and up to 100 lbs occasionally; LPN role requires at least 50 lbs; CNA role requires lifting, pushing, or pulling over 50 lbs and occasionally up to 160 lbs.

Nice To Haves

RN: One year of recent long-term care experience preferred.
LPN: One year of recent long-term care experience preferred.
CNA: Previous experience in a hospital or nursing home setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess and evaluate resident care across the facility; supervise nursing staff and activities to meet resident needs and comply with applicable regulations.
Conduct nursing assessments and daily rounds, monitor residents with condition changes or critical and behavioral concerns, and report changes promptly to physicians and families.
Coordinate resident services and communication among physicians, families, staff, the community, and interdisciplinary teams.
Supervise scheduling in accordance with staff education, training, and experience; support staff orientation and training on facility policies and procedures.
Maintain and supervise the accuracy and completeness of resident health records; audit charts for omissions and errors and investigate incident reports.
Assume charge nurse duties in an emergency as needed.
Assist with resident admissions, discharges, and transfers.
Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, and meals.
Answer resident call lights promptly and respond to needs throughout the shift.
Take and record vital signs and measure and record intake and output.
Assist residents with bathroom needs and maintain cleanliness for incontinent residents.
Transport residents to activities, therapy, recreation, and other facility areas.
Observe and report changes in residents’ condition, attitude, and appetite to the supervising nurse.
Use aseptic technique in resident care to help prevent infection and assist with care of residents in isolation.