RN's and LPN's

Broward Nursing and Rehabilitation Center•Fort Lauderdale, FL

About The Position

Broward Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is seeking nurses to provide direct nursing care to residents and supervise day-to-day nursing activities in accordance with current federal and local standards. The role is responsible for maintaining the highest degree of quality care in a long-term and post-acute care setting. Nurses deliver direct and indirect care, support residents’ functional levels, and encourage family inclusion. They create a calm, positive atmosphere for nursing care, treatment, rehabilitation, and terminal care. The position includes conducting comprehensive nursing assessments using assessment data, MDS, interim care plans, family input, and input from other disciplines as needed. Nurses complete initial, quarterly, and annual resident assessments, guide and supervise nursing staff, observe and provide feedback on staff performance, and communicate performance information to the Unit Manager or Supervisor. They also provide and receive verbal and written reports during shift transitions and document pertinent information in the 24-hour nursing report. The posting lists full-time openings for 3–11 p.m. and 11 p.m.–7 a.m., and also references 7–3, 3–11, and 11–7 shifts, with every other weekend required. The posting mentions both RNs and LPNs, but states that it is currently seeking RNs.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Licensed in good standing as a nurse.
At least one year of long-term care experience.
Prior experience in a skilled nursing care facility, acute care setting, or other related facility.
Ability to pass a background check.
CPR and PPD or X-ray.
Experience in long-term care management with Point Click Care and staff development.
Great organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Provide direct and indirect nursing care to residents while supporting their functional levels and including families in care.
Create and maintain a warm, calm, positive atmosphere conducive to nursing care, treatment, rehabilitation, and terminal care.
Integrate assessment data into comprehensive nursing assessments, including MDS, interim care plans, family information, and input from other disciplines as needed.
Complete initial, quarterly, and annual resident assessments in a timely manner and according to unit standards.
Ensure nursing staff under direct supervision provide care in accordance with Nursing Department standards of practice.
Assist and guide nursing staff in providing direct resident care.
Observe nursing staff performance, provide direct feedback, and document and report performance information to the Unit Manager or Supervisor.
Receive and provide verbal and written reports during shift transitions and document pertinent information in the 24-hour nursing report.