Registered Nurse /FT 7am-3pm

Westminster Brand 051816 • Lakeland, FL

19h

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works in the Health Center, providing direct nursing care to residents and supervising the day-to-day nursing activities of nursing assistants in accordance with state and federal standards. The role manages day-shift admissions and discharges, coordinates with medication nurses, oversees required resident documentation and inspections, communicates with medical providers, and supports emergency response and incident follow-up. The schedule is full-time, 7 a.m.–3 p.m., with every other weekend and some holidays required.

Requirements

• Must hold a current Registered Nurse license in the State of Florida.
• Must be CPR certified.
• One year of long-term-care experience is desirable; the employer will provide on-the-job training in lieu of the experience.
• Physical activities include manual dexterity, lifting up to 40 pounds, standing, grasping, pushing, stooping, kneeling, and reaching.
• Sensory and communication activities include feeling, smelling, hearing, speaking, seeing, and tasting, with or without prosthetics.
• Exposure to indoor environmental conditions, bloodborne pathogens, physical hazards from equipment, and respiratory hazards.

Nice To Haves

• Med-surgical or home-health experience is helpful.
• Experience working with elderly, handicapped, or developmentally disabled adults is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to residents and supervise nursing assistants’ day-to-day activities in accordance with state and federal standards.
• Manage admissions and discharges occurring on the day shift.
• Meet with each medication nurse to review the day’s caseload and special responsibilities.
• Review new admissions from the previous day and verify completion of admission checklists.
• Complete order entry.
• Complete or verify daily skilled documentation for assigned Med A residents.
• Notify the physician or nurse practitioner about issues as appropriate.
• Review laboratory results and X-rays and ensure they are 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 when needed.
• Complete documentation for incidents, including witness statements and initial incident documentation, and write progress notes describing care provided.
• Update care plans with suggested prevention interventions following incidents.
• Manage pharmacy deliveries and troubleshoot medication availability or order problems.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Assist staffing with evening-shift call-offs on weekends; verify day staff arrival and assignments; review upcoming evening-shift staffing and resolve problems using the staffing book.
• Monitor AHT compliance and EMAR/ETAR documentation and smart charting.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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