Registered Nurse /FT 7am-3pm

Westminster Communities of Florida • Lakeland, FL

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides direct nursing care to residents and supervises day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants in accordance with state and federal standards. The position is full-time, scheduled 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with every other weekend and some holidays required.

The nurse manages admissions and discharges on the day shift, coordinates with medication nurses regarding caseloads and responsibilities, reviews recent admissions, completes order entry, and completes or verifies skilled documentation for assigned Medicare A residents. The role also includes communicating with physicians or nurse practitioners as appropriate, reviewing laboratory and X-ray results, completing scheduled skin and Braden inspections, supporting emergency response, documenting incidents and accidents, coordinating pharmacy deliveries, and attending required meetings.

Weekend responsibilities include assisting with evening-shift call-offs and staffing issues, confirming day staff attendance and assignments, monitoring upcoming evening-shift staffing, monitoring AHT compliance, and addressing EMAR/ETAR documentation and smart charting. Other duties may be assigned by the Director of Nursing.

Westminster describes its workplace as supportive and mission-driven, emphasizing teamwork, communication, accountability, quality, employee growth, and career development.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Florida.
• CPR certification.
• Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including lifting up to 40 pounds, standing, grasping, pushing, stooping, kneeling, and reaching.
• Ability to perform the listed sensory and communication activities, with or without prosthetics.

Nice To Haves

• One year of long-term care experience is desirable.
• Medical-surgical or home health experience is helpful.
• Experience working with elderly, handicapped, or developmentally disabled adults is preferred; on-the-job training may be provided in lieu of the above experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-shift admissions and discharges.
• Meet with each medication nurse to review the day's caseload and special responsibilities.
• Review new admissions from the previous day to ensure admission checklists are completed.
• Complete order entry.
• Complete or verify daily skilled documentation for assigned Medicare A residents.
• Notify the physician or nurse practitioner about issues as appropriate.
• Review laboratory and X-ray results and ensure they have been addressed.
• Complete skin and Braden inspections according to schedule.
• Provide emergency support, including helping nurses print emergency records, arrange transport, complete SBAR documentation, and use the medication dispensing system as needed.
• Complete documentation for incidents and accidents, including witness statements, initial incident documentation, and progress notes describing care provided.
• Update care plans with suggested new prevention interventions after incidents or accidents.
• Manage pharmacy deliveries and troubleshoot medication availability or order problems.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Assist with managing evening-shift call-offs on weekends.
• Verify day staff attendance and ensure staff know their assignments.
• Review upcoming evening-shift staffing and manage issues using the staffing book.
• Monitor AHT compliance.
• Address EMAR/ETAR documentation and smart charting.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Job- and location-specific benefits, such as discounted meals and shift differentials
• Competitive hourly wage based on experience

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed