RN FT 3p-11p

PACS•Barberton, OH

1d•Onsite

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 and as directed by the Director of Nursing or Assistant Director of Nursing. The role helps maintain high-quality resident care and supports the management, coordination, and evaluation of nursing services and staff. The RN provides and oversees resident care, including admissions, transfers, discharges, assessments, care planning, medication and treatment monitoring, clinical documentation, and communication with residents, families, physicians, and other staff. The position also participates in staff development, quality assurance, committees, infection prevention, safety and sanitation, equipment and supply management, and compliance with facility policies. The position requires a nursing degree from an accredited college or university, training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices, at least two years of experience (preferably in long-term care), an active, unencumbered state RN license, and current CPR certification. The RN must maintain required continuing education and licensing and remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing. PCC knowledge and experience are preferred. The role involves working throughout office and nursing-service areas, frequent interruptions, resident and staff interaction, exposure to infectious and hazardous materials, and occasional work beyond normal hours, on weekends or holidays, or on call during emergencies. The RN must be able to move throughout the workday and lift, push, pull, move, or carry at least 25 pounds as described in the posting.

Requirements

Nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
Training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.
At least two years of experience; long-term-care 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, including technical procedures and policy 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, personnel, visitors, and government agencies.
Leadership and supervisory skills and ability to work harmoniously with and supervise staff.
Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs, goals, policies, and procedures for quality care.
Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and of laws, regulations, and guidelines applicable to nursing-care facilities.
Knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to residents’ age-related needs.
Ability to handle the mental and emotional stress of the position and work effectively with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, or hostile people.
Ability to move intermittently during the workday and to push, pull, move, or carry at least 25 pounds to a height of at least 5 feet and a distance of at least 50 feet; may need to assist with resident evacuation.
Ability to see and hear, or use prosthetics enabling these senses to function adequately.
Must meet the facility’s general health requirements, including a medical and physical examination.
Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of and experience with PCC.
Experience in a long-term-care facility.

Responsibilities

Supervise and assist with the day-to-day operation and management of nursing services and staff during the assigned tour of duty.
Help develop, maintain, interpret, and implement nursing policies, procedures, manuals, and quality assurance processes.
Prepare operational reports and recommendations, maintain required documentation, and participate in facility inspections and committee work.
Coordinate nursing services with other resident services and participate in resident discharge planning and care-plan activities.
Ensure adequate nursing and nursing-assistant staffing, assign and delegate work, make rounds, monitor attendance and performance, and report staffing or personnel concerns.
Support resident admissions, transfers, and discharges; prepare rooms; welcome new residents; and coordinate transportation when needed.
Assess and visit residents, provide direct nursing care as necessary, monitor seriously ill residents, and notify physicians and next of kin of condition changes.
Coordinate with residents, families, physicians, and staff regarding care, treatment, rehabilitation, and resident needs.
Monitor nursing documentation, medication administration and storage, treatment schedules, medication records, and compliance with resident care plans.
Start IVs, collect specimens, take vital signs, and perform other nursing procedures as ordered or necessary.
Participate in staff training, continuing education, and supervision of nurse aide trainees.
Promote safety, sanitation, hand hygiene, infection control, emergency preparedness, and appropriate use of personal protective and lifting equipment.
Monitor nursing equipment and supplies, recommend needs, maintain adequate stock, and promote safe and efficient equipment use.
Protect confidential resident and facility information and report suspected privacy, security, fraud, safety, or other policy violations.
Perform administrative and other assigned duties, including reports, evaluations, charting, and accident or incident documentation.