RCM- RN

PACS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse supervises the facility’s day-to-day nursing activities during the assigned tour of duty in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, regulations, and guidelines. The role supports the Director of Nursing Services and is delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary to carry out assigned duties, with the goal of maintaining high-quality resident care. The RN oversees nursing personnel and care delivery, contributes to administrative and committee functions, supports staff development and safety programs, and participates in resident assessments and care planning. The position involves work in office and nursing-service areas, including resident rooms, and may require work beyond normal hours, on weekends and holidays, or during emergency call-backs. The role requires a nursing degree from an accredited college or university, training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices, and at least two years of experience, preferably in long-term care. A current, unencumbered RN license in the state and current CPR certification are required. The RN must maintain required continuing education and licensing and remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing. The job requires the ability to communicate in English, make independent decisions, supervise staff, and provide care appropriate to residents’ age-related needs. Knowledge and experience with PCC are preferred.

Requirements

Nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
Training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.
Two or more years of experience; long-term care facility experience is preferred.
Current, unencumbered, active RN license in the state.
Current CPR certification.
Maintain required continuing education and licensing and remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English, including technical procedures and policy and procedure manuals.
Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to make independent decisions, solve practical problems, and deal tactfully with residents, families, personnel, visitors, and government agencies.
Leadership and supervisory ability, including willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs, goals, policies, and procedures needed to provide quality care.
Knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to residents’ age-related needs; knowledge of nursing and medical practices and of laws and regulations applicable to nursing care facilities.
Ability to cope with mental and emotional stress, work independently and flexibly, and relate information about a resident’s condition.
Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday and push, pull, move, or carry at least 25 pounds to a height of five feet and over a distance of 50 feet; may need to assist with resident evacuation.
Ability to see and hear adequately, or use prosthetics that enable these senses to function adequately.
Must meet the facility’s general health requirements, including medical and physical examination.
Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience with PCC.

Responsibilities

Assist the Director of Nursing Services with directing daily nursing-service functions and maintaining department policies, procedures, records, and quality assurance activities.
Coordinate nursing services with other resident services and participate in facility inspections, discharge planning, and meetings with nursing and support staff.
Admit, transfer, and discharge residents; complete related reports and administrative documentation; and protect confidential resident and facility information.
Attend facility committee meetings, prepare reports as directed, contribute to care-plan and discharge-plan discussions, and implement committee recommendations.
Help ensure adequate licensed nursing and certified nursing assistant staffing; assign and delegate work; conduct rounds; monitor attendance, performance, and compliance; and report issues to the Director.
Support a positive and safe working environment, review personnel complaints and grievances, participate in evaluations and staffing recommendations, and report occupational exposures or suspected fraud.
Coordinate and provide resident care, including monitoring residents, consulting with residents, families, and physicians, notifying appropriate parties of condition changes, reviewing nursing notes, and providing direct nursing care as needed.
Perform clinical procedures as required, including starting IVs, collecting specimens, taking vital signs, and monitoring medication administration and treatment schedules.
Maintain safe and appropriate medication, treatment, supply, and equipment practices; inspect treatment areas; and ensure residents who cannot call for help are checked frequently.
Participate in staff training and continuing education, including in-service programs and clinical supervision of nurse aide trainees.
Support safety, sanitation, emergency preparedness, and infection-control programs; ensure appropriate use of personal protective equipment and safe equipment practices.
Participate in resident assessments and care-plan development and review, help coordinate MDS and RAP processes, and ensure care is consistent with resident care plans and wishes.
Recommend nursing department equipment and supply needs, maintain adequate stock, support equipment maintenance and safe-operation procedures, and report suspected billing or cost-related fraud.