Registered Nurse (RN) - Full Time

The Goodman Group, LLC•Largo, FL

5d•$35 - $40

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides high-quality, holistic nursing care in accordance with professional nursing standards and applicable health care regulations. The RN leads or directs licensed and non-professional staff in delivering direct resident care and support functions in a skilled nursing community serving rehabilitation, long-term care, memory care, and pediatric care residents. The role includes conducting nursing functions; admitting, transferring, and discharging residents; completing assessments and care-plan documentation; coordinating with health care providers and interdisciplinary teams; administering medications; supervising nursing-unit work; addressing resident and family concerns; and maintaining safe, sanitary care areas and adequate supplies. The RN is responsible for accurate clinical documentation and communication about changes in residents’ conditions and shift activities. This is a full-time evening position, scheduled 3 p.m.–11 p.m. The role may also require work on nights, weekends, and holidays. Work may involve exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants, and hazardous chemicals. Physical activities include walking long distances, standing for extended periods, repetitive movement, working on one’s feet for 8–12 hours with minimal breaks, and occasionally lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

Hold a current, unencumbered, active RN license in the applicable state and maintain it in good standing throughout employment, with no disciplinary action in effect.
Meet all applicable state and federal requirements for the position.
Be able to make independent decisions and follow instructions.
Deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and personnel, prospects, and the public.
Be capable of working with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people.
Communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, residents, prospects, and families.
Have general computer literacy.
Be able to walk long distances, stand for extended periods, perform repetitive movements, and work on one’s feet for 8–12 hours with minimal breaks.
Be able to lift up to 50 pounds and push and pull up to 50 pounds at times.
May be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

One year of nursing experience in home care, assisted living, or a long-term care facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct daily nursing functions in accordance with rules, regulations, and guidelines governing the facility.
Ensure assigned nursing personnel follow written policies, procedures, and the safety program.
Admit, transfer, and discharge residents, documenting care and services provided.
Participate in orienting new residents and family members to the facility.
Make rounds with health care providers as needed and use nursing personnel according to resident care plans, service plans, and provider orders.
Complete clinical and environmental rounds, evaluate resident care, and report significant events.
Address issues with residents and families and report significant issues to the supervisor.
Participate in facility surveys or inspections as requested by management.
Perform clinical program duties as directed, such as dementia, wound care, quality assurance, infection control, or admissions programs.
Complete initial assessments and assist with or develop interim care or service plans; update and review plans based on nursing needs and new provider orders.
Communicate with health care providers regarding treatment plans, orders, and progress notes.
Review medical records for treatments, medication orders, diets, laboratory work, and follow-up needs.
Arrange diagnostic and therapeutic services as ordered by the health care provider and according to established procedures.
Communicate department policies and procedures to personnel, residents, and visitors.
Provide written and oral shift reports and recommendations to nursing management concerning changes in resident condition and other activities.
Complete resident accident and incident reports and submit them to the Director of Nursing.
Complete assessments and required medical-record documentation; provide resident and family information for care conferences and other meetings.
Report discrepancies involving provider orders, diet changes, charting errors, or other documentation.
Review interdisciplinary team documentation and progress notes to determine whether care plans are being followed and report concerns to the supervisor.
Inform nursing personnel about new admissions and resident care needs, ensure rooms are ready, and greet residents upon admission.
Notify the attending health care practitioner and family when a resident’s condition changes.
Assist with arranging resident transportation and third-party services.
Prepare and administer medications ordered by the health care provider.
Ensure adequate floor-stock medications, supplies, and equipment; report needs to the supervisor.
Review medication administration records for completeness and accurate transcription of provider orders and report concerns.
Dispose of drugs and narcotics according to established procedures.
Supervise the nursing unit to ensure personnel perform assignments in accordance with nursing standards.
Work with the Director of Nursing to address staff performance issues, including issues that may lead to termination.
Review complaints and grievances and work with the Director of Nursing on action plans and resolution.
Make protective equipment available to staff and maintain work areas, resident rooms, and treatment areas in a clean and sanitary manner.
Recommend nursing department equipment and supply needs and maintain adequate stock of medications, supplies, and equipment.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned and follow facility policies and procedures.