Regional RN
About The Position
The Regional RN provides workforce support to assigned centers within the region. At an assigned center, the nurse provides skilled technical nursing services to residents within an assigned unit, supports the medical care staff, and supervises CNAs to help ensure high-quality resident care. The role involves travel to any center within the region or company, and work schedules may change daily. The position is expected to be available for overtime up to double shifts. Diversicare provides post-acute care services at skilled nursing and long-term care centers. Its stated mission is to improve every life it touches by providing exceptional healthcare and exceeding expectations, guided by the values of Integrity, Excellence, Compassion, Teamwork, and Stewardship.
Requirements
- Current RN license from a State Board of Nursing.
- Ability to lead and motivate subordinates.
- Ability to perform varied duties in 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 service.
- Must be available to work overtime up to double shifts.
- Must be able to travel to any center within the region or company.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a long-term care setting is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Receive reports on patient or resident status from the previous shift and communicate relevant information to the oncoming shift.
- Make physical rounds in the assigned area, assess quality of care, intervene 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 based on patient needs.
- Assist in establishing patient care plans based on individual needs and physician orders.
- Participate as a member of the Interdisciplinary Care Team.
- Accurately document patient or resident conditions, assessments, communications, and care provided.
- Provide or supervise care activities such as medication passes, nursing care, documentation, and treatments.
- Evaluate the performance of nurses, nursing assistants, and trained medication aides; coach and discipline as needed.
- Assess and monitor whether patient or resident needs are met and 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 and patients or residents about changes in condition and care concerns, and ensure resident rights are respected.
- Travel to any center within the region or company.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing Services.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vacation, holiday, and sick time
- Long- and short-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life insurance
- Referral bonuses
- DiversICARE employee hardship fund
- Pay advancement program through OnShift Wallet
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
