RN

PACS

4d•$32 - $35

About The Position

The Registered Nurse supervises the facility’s day-to-day nursing activities during the assigned tour of duty, following applicable federal, state, and local requirements and the direction of the Director of Nursing (DON) and/or Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), as applicable. The role supports quality resident care through nursing operations, staffing oversight, direct care, care planning, staff development, safety and infection control, and coordination with residents, families, physicians, committees, and other departments. The RN assists with administrative and committee functions, including maintaining nursing policies and procedures, participating in quality assurance and facility surveys, preparing reports, coordinating nursing services with other resident services, and supporting discharge planning. The RN helps ensure appropriate staffing and supervision, assigns and delegates work, monitors staff performance and attendance, and promotes a calm, respectful, and collaborative environment. Clinical duties include monitoring residents’ physical and emotional status, coordinating care with residents, families, and physicians, providing direct nursing care as needed, administering or monitoring medications and treatments, completing assessments and documentation, and supporting admissions, transfers, and discharges. The RN also contributes to resident care plans and MDS-related processes, staff training, safe equipment use, infection control, emergency preparedness, and the availability of supplies and equipment. The position requires a nursing degree from an accredited college or university, training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices, a current, unencumbered RN license in the state, and current CPR certification. Two or more years of experience, preferably in long-term care, is required. Knowledge and experience with PCC are preferred. The role involves working throughout office and nursing service areas, frequent interruptions, potential exposure to infectious materials and hazardous chemicals, and possible work beyond normal hours, on weekends or holidays, and on call during emergencies. The stated shift options are 7 a.m.–7 p.m. and 7 p.m.–7 a.m. The hourly rate is $32–$35.

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 license to practice as an RN 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; read technical procedures and policy and procedure manuals; and communicate information effectively.
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, government agencies, and the public.
Leadership and supervisory ability, willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel, and ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs and procedures.
Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and of laws, regulations, and guidelines relevant to nursing care facilities.
Ability to provide care appropriate to residents’ age-related needs, communicate information about residents’ conditions, and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, or hostile people.
Ability to move intermittently during the workday, cope with mental and emotional stress, and meet facility health requirements, including a medical and physical examination.
Ability to push, pull, move, or lift at least 25 pounds to a height of at least 5 feet and carry or move that weight at least 50 feet; may assist with emergency resident evacuation.
Ability to see and hear, or use prosthetics that enable these senses to function adequately.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience with PCC.
Long-term care facility experience.

Responsibilities

Assist the Director of Nursing Services with day-to-day nursing department operations and maintain nursing policies, procedures, manuals, and reference materials.
Prepare and provide written or oral reports and recommendations; review department materials and recommend revisions.
Coordinate nursing services with other resident services and participate in quality assurance, facility surveys, and discharge planning.
Attend and support facility committees, prepare reports, provide requested information, and implement committee recommendations as directed.
Ensure adequate licensed nurse and nursing assistant staffing for the assigned shift; develop work assignments and delegate authority and duties to charge nurses.
Conduct rounds, monitor attendance and staff performance, address complaints, and promote effective collaboration and a calm, supportive work environment.
Support admissions, transfers, and discharges; prepare for new admissions and communicate relevant admission information to staff.
Coordinate resident care with residents, families, physicians, and other care team members; notify physicians and next of kin of changes in resident condition.
Visit and monitor residents, provide direct nursing care as needed, assist with monitoring seriously ill residents, and report resident status and concerns to the Director.
Start IVs, collect specimens, take vital signs, and monitor medication administration, treatment schedules, medication records, and compliance with medication procedures.
Review nursing documentation and care plans; participate in resident assessments, care planning, MDS processes, and care plan revisions.
Participate in developing and conducting staff in-service training and maintain professional knowledge and licensure through continuing education.
Promote safety, sanitation, infection control, hand hygiene, emergency preparedness, and proper use of personal protective equipment and safety equipment.
Recommend and monitor nursing department equipment and supply needs; support safe equipment operation, preventive maintenance, and efficient supply use.
Complete administrative documentation, incident reports, and required communications; protect resident health information and facility information system credentials.
Report suspected or known fraud, safety hazards, occupational exposures, and unauthorized access attempts as required.