Registered Nurse (RN) - May Qualify for Up to $50,000 CMS Incent
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct nursing care to residents in accordance with physician orders, facility policies, and professional nursing standards in a skilled nursing setting. The role supports residents’ health, safety, and well-being through high-quality, resident-centered care. It includes supervising Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), participating in care planning, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team to promote optimal resident outcomes. Qualified nurses at this location may be eligible for up to $50,000 in financial incentives through the CMS Nurses for Nursing Homes program. Eligibility requirements apply, including a three-year service commitment as a full-time employee at a qualified nursing home. The location accepts all qualified nursing applications regardless of eligibility for the CMS program.
Requirements
- Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of employment.
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required.
- Strong clinical assessment, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication, leadership, and interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to collaborate with residents, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members.
- Ability to prioritize responsibilities and manage time effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
- Basic computer skills and familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) and clinical documentation systems.
- Regular and reliable attendance is required to perform the essential functions of the position.
Nice To Haves
- Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification preferred.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Previous nursing experience in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, post-acute care, or acute care settings preferred.
- Experience supervising, mentoring, or leading nursing staff preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care based on residents’ individual needs, conditions, and goals.
- Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with the five rights of medication administration and facility policies.
- Monitor residents’ conditions and promptly report changes to physicians, nurse practitioners, and appropriate care team members.
- Perform wound care, catheter care, IV therapy, medication administration, and other skilled nursing interventions within the RN scope of practice.
- Respond promptly and professionally to emergencies and significant changes in residents’ conditions.
- Complete accurate and timely nursing documentation, including assessments, progress notes, care summaries, and nursing observations.
- Maintain and update individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
- Ensure Medication Administration Records (MARs) and Treatment Administration Records (TARs) are accurate and complete.
- Document incidents, resident concerns, physician notifications, and changes in condition according to facility policy and regulatory requirements.
- Supervise LPNs and CNAs by providing clinical guidance, support, delegation, and direction.
- Delegate tasks according to staff competency, scope of practice, resident acuity, and facility needs.
- Monitor assigned staff performance for compliance with nursing standards, care plans, regulatory requirements, and facility policies.
- Participate in orientation, training, competency validation, mentoring, and performance feedback activities as assigned.
- Communicate care plans, progress, treatment outcomes, and changes in condition to residents, families, and responsible parties as appropriate.
- Respond promptly, professionally, and compassionately to resident and family concerns.
- Support residents’ emotional, physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs while promoting dignity, respect, and independence.
- Follow infection prevention and control practices, safety protocols, emergency preparedness procedures, and resident rights policies.
- Maintain confidentiality and protect resident information in accordance with HIPAA and facility standards.
- Adhere to federal, state, and local regulations governing nursing practice and long-term care operations.
- Participate in audits, QAPI activities, risk management initiatives, and emergency preparedness drills.
Benefits
- Potential eligibility for up to $50,000 in financial incentives through the CMS Nurses for Nursing Homes program, subject to eligibility requirements and a three-year full-time service commitment at a qualified nursing home.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
