PRN RN

PACS•Chillicothe, OH

11d•$36•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a dependable and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Long-Term Care team as a PRN Med Cart Nurse. As a PRN RN on the med cart, you’ll play an important role in providing safe, compassionate, and quality care to our residents. You’ll help ensure medications are administered accurately and timely while being an important part of the care team.

Requirements

Current Ohio RN license.
Strong medication administration skills.
Dependable and detail-oriented.
Provides compassionate resident-centered care.
Works well independently and as part of a team.
Must possess a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university.
Must have training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.
2 years or more experience preferably in a long-term care facility.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Ability to read technical procedures.
Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action with the ability to solve practical problems.
Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
Leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
Be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and team concept.
Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.
Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
Current CPR certification.
Must maintain all required continuing education/licensing.
Must remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing at all times.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred.

Responsibilities

Administer medications accurately and timely.
Provide safe, compassionate, and quality care to residents.
Be an important part of the care team.
Plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures necessary for providing quality care.
Relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
Assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.