Regional RN

Diversicare of Sedgwick•Sedgwick, KS

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About The Position

Diversicare is hiring a Regional RN to provide workforce support to assigned centers within a region. At assigned centers, the RN provides skilled technical nursing services to residents in an assigned unit, supports the medical care staff, and supervises CNAs to help ensure high-quality resident care. The role includes direct nursing care, care coordination, documentation, staff oversight, and participation in quality improvement initiatives. The RN must be able to travel to any center within the region or company and be available to work overtime, including double shifts. The posting lists pay at $44 per hour and says 12-hour shifts are available.

Requirements

Current RN license from a State Board of Nursing.
Ability to lead and motivate subordinates.
Ability to perform a variety of duties involving frequent change, with 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 performing a service.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a long-term care setting is preferred.

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 in care when 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 needs.
Help establish care plans based on patients’ unique 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 such as medication passes, nursing care, documentation, and treatments.
Evaluate nurses, nursing assistants, and trained medication aides; coach and discipline as needed.
Assess and monitor whether patient and resident needs are met and policies and procedures are followed.
Respond to and coordinate actions in emergency situations when 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.
Be available to work overtime, up to double shifts.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing Services.