Regional RN

Diversicare of Sedgwick•Sedgwick, KS

About The Position

Diversicare is hiring a Regional RN to provide workforce support to assigned centers within the region. At an assigned center, the Regional RN provides skilled technical nursing services to residents on an assigned unit in support of the medical care staff and supervises CNAs to help ensure high-quality resident care. The role requires travel to any center within the region or company and availability to work overtime, including shifts up to double shifts. Twelve-hour shifts are available.

Requirements

Current RN license issued by a State Board of Nursing.
Ability to lead and motivate subordinates.
Ability to perform varied duties and adapt to a work schedule that may change daily.
Ability to work closely with residents, physicians, and staff.
Ability to work to prescribed nursing standards.
Good interpersonal and communication skills and an interest in providing service.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a long-term care setting.

Responsibilities

Receive reports on patient and resident status from the previous shift and communicate relevant information to the oncoming shift.
Make physical rounds in assigned areas, assess quality of care, intervene by providing care as needed, and interact with caregivers and patients or residents.
Provide direct nursing care, assess conditions, communicate with attending physicians or practitioners, and carry out nursing functions according to patient and resident needs.
Help establish individualized plans of care in accordance with patient needs and physician orders.
Participate as a member of the Interdisciplinary Care Team.
Accurately document patient and resident conditions, assessments, communications, and care provided.
Provide or supervise care activities, which may include medication passes, nursing care, documentation, treatments, and supervision of other care providers.
Evaluate the performance of nurses, nursing assistants, and trained medication aides; coach and discipline as needed.
Assess and monitor whether patient and resident needs are met and whether policies and procedures are followed.
Respond to and coordinate actions in emergency situations as needed.
Assist with Continuous Quality Improvement Program initiatives.
Ensure safe work practices are followed.
Communicate empathetically with families, patients, and residents about changes in condition and care concerns, and ensure resident rights are respected.
Travel to any center within the region or company.
Work overtime when needed, up to double shifts.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing Services.