Register Nurse Full Time

PACS Group•North Royalton, OH

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 and regulations. The role helps maintain high-quality resident care and assists the Director of Nursing Services with nursing department operations, staffing, care planning, compliance, staff development, safety, and resource management. The RN provides and oversees resident care in a long-term care setting, including admissions, transfers, and discharges; monitoring residents’ conditions; coordinating with physicians, residents, and families; administering or overseeing treatments and medications; and participating in resident assessments and care plans. The RN also supports department policies and quality assurance, personnel supervision, infection control, safety programs, and the maintenance of equipment and supplies. The position requires an accredited nursing degree, current unencumbered state RN licensure, CPR certification, training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices, and at least two years of experience, preferably in long-term care. Work takes place in office areas and throughout nursing service areas, including nurses’ stations, drug rooms, and resident rooms. The role may involve extended hours, weekends, holidays, and emergency call-back, as well as exposure to infectious diseases, hazardous chemicals, and other workplace conditions.

Requirements

Nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
At least two years of experience, preferably in a long-term care facility.
Training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.
Current, unencumbered, active RN license in the state of practice.
Current CPR certification.
Maintain required continuing education and licensure 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, staff, visitors, and government personnel.
Leadership, supervisory, planning, organizational, and communication abilities, including the ability to present information and respond to questions.
Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and of laws, regulations, and guidelines applicable to nursing care facilities.
Ability to provide care appropriate to residents’ age-related needs and to relate information about a resident’s condition.
Ability to work effectively with residents and personnel, including individuals who are ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, or at times hostile.
Ability to move intermittently during the workday and push, pull, move, or carry at least 25 pounds to a height of at least five feet and for a distance of at least 50 feet.
Ability to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position and meet the facility’s general health requirements, including medical and physical examinations.
Ability to see and hear, or use prosthetics that enable these senses to function adequately.
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

Supervise day-to-day nursing activities during the assigned tour of duty and assist the Director of Nursing Services with department operations.
Help develop, maintain, update, and implement nursing department policies, procedures, manuals, and quality assurance activities.
Make written and oral reports and recommendations to the Director and participate in facility inspections and committee work as required.
Coordinate nursing services with other resident services and participate in planning and updating resident discharge plans.
Admit, transfer, and discharge residents; coordinate admissions; and complete accident and incident reports and other required documentation.
Help ensure adequate licensed nursing staff and certified nursing assistants are available, develop work assignments, delegate duties, and support staff performance and supervision.
Make daily rounds, monitor staffing and work performance, address complaints, and report problems to the Director.
Visit residents daily to observe and evaluate their physical and emotional status; coordinate care with residents, families, and physicians; and notify the physician and next of kin of changes in condition.
Provide direct nursing care as needed, including starting IVs, collecting specimens, taking vital signs, and assisting with monitoring seriously ill residents.
Monitor medication passes, treatment schedules, medication records, and compliance with medication administration, storage, and control procedures.
Review nursing notes and care plans to ensure resident care is documented, appropriate, and consistent with resident wishes and care plans.
Participate in resident assessments, comprehensive and preliminary care plans, MDS planning and revision, and care plan reviews.
Participate in staff training and continuing education, including in-service programs and clinical supervision for nurse aide trainees.
Support safety, sanitation, and infection-control programs; monitor use of personal protective equipment and safe equipment practices; and report hazards and exposures.
Recommend nursing department equipment and supply needs; monitor stock levels and the safe, efficient use and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
Report suspected or known fraud, privacy or information-system violations, occupational exposures, and other incidents according to facility procedures.