HR $6000 SOB

Solomons Nursing and Rehab Center•Solomons, MD

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Solomons Nursing Center is seeking an RN or LPN to provide direct nursing care to residents under the medical direction and supervision of residents’ attending physicians, the Director of Nursing Services, and the facility’s Medical Director. The role includes monitoring non-licensed personnel and assisting with modifications to treatment regimens to address residents’ physical and psychological needs, in accordance with established medical practices, facility policies and procedures, and applicable federal, state, and local standards. The position works throughout the nursing service area and involves regular movement, including sitting, standing, pushing, bending, stooping, and walking. The nurse communicates with medical staff, nursing personnel, other departments, residents, families, visitors, and others. The role may require working beyond normal hours, temporarily filling other positions, or responding to callbacks during emergencies. It also involves exposure to potential workplace hazards, infectious diseases and waste, and hazardous chemicals. The position is advertised as a full-time weekend role, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. The listed hourly rates are $50 for an RN and $40 for an LPN. The posting also advertises a $6,000 sign-on bonus in the headline.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
Hold a current, active, unencumbered RN or LPN license in the state of employment.
Provide a physical examination and/or physician evidence of freedom from communicable disease upon employment.
Be in good physical and mental health.
Ability to work independently or as part of a group.
Effective communication skills.
Knowledge of elderly, ill, and/or disabled individuals.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, and the general public.
Patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm, and willingness to handle difficult residents.
Ability to communicate information concerning a resident’s condition.
Basic understanding of step-by-step procedures and ability to follow written and oral directions.
Knowledge of long-term-care equipment, such as lifts, wheelchairs, Geri chairs, and scales.
Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care to residents under the direction and supervision of attending physicians, the Director of Nursing Services, and the facility’s Medical Director.
Monitor the performance of non-licensed personnel.
Assist in modifying treatment regimens to meet residents’ physical and psychological needs in accordance with medical practices, facility policies, and applicable standards.
Maintain communication with residents, families, support departments, medical staff, nursing personnel, and other department personnel to plan for residents’ needs.
Attend and participate in continuing education programs.
Work beyond normal working hours, temporarily in other positions, or respond to emergency callbacks when necessary.
Promote quality and productivity, professionalism, accountability, collaboration, teamwork, effective communication, and leadership.