RN - Part-Time

PACS•Sarasota, FL

7d•$37 - $44

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, helping maintain the highest degree of quality care. The RN assists the Director of Nursing Services with nursing department operations and staff supervision, supports resident assessments and care planning, and provides direct nursing care as needed. The position also contributes to committees, quality assurance, staff development, safety, infection control, equipment and supply management, and resident admissions, transfers, and discharges. The role requires a nursing degree from an accredited college or university, training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices, and preferably at least two years of experience, preferably in long-term care. Candidates must hold an active, unencumbered RN license in the state and current CPR certification. The position involves work throughout office and nursing service areas, frequent interaction with residents and others, and exposure to infectious materials and other workplace hazards. Work beyond normal hours, weekends, holidays, and emergency call-backs may be necessary.

Requirements

Nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
Training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.
Two or more years of experience preferred, preferably in a long-term care facility.
Current, unencumbered, active RN license in the state.
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; 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 staff, residents, families, visitors, and government personnel.
Leadership and supervisory ability, including the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs, goals, policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and of laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to nursing care facilities.
Ability to provide age-appropriate resident care and communicate information about resident conditions.
Ability to work effectively with residents and personnel, including individuals who are ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, or hostile.
Ability to move intermittently during the workday and to push, pull, move, or carry at least 25 pounds to a height of five feet and a distance of 50 feet; may assist with resident evacuation.
Must meet facility general health requirements, including a medical and physical examination.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of and experience with PCC.

Responsibilities

Assist the Director of Nursing Services with directing daily nursing department operations and maintaining policies, procedures, and reference materials.
Prepare reports and recommendations, review department policies and job descriptions, and coordinate nursing services with other resident services.
Participate in quality assurance, facility surveys, discharge planning, and committee activities; implement committee recommendations as directed.
Admit, transfer, and discharge residents; complete required reports and administrative documentation; protect resident and facility information.
Ensure adequate licensed nurse and nursing assistant staffing, develop work assignments, delegate responsibilities, conduct rounds, and monitor staff performance and compliance.
Support staff development through in-service training, clinical supervision, and continuing education.
Coordinate resident care with physicians, residents, families, and staff; observe residents’ physical and emotional status and report changes or concerns.
Provide direct nursing care as needed, including starting IVs, collecting specimens, taking vital signs, and monitoring seriously ill residents.
Monitor medication administration, treatment schedules, nursing documentation, resident care plans, and compliance with residents’ wishes.
Maintain safe, clean, and sanitary nursing areas; support safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and proper use of personal protective and safety equipment.
Recommend and monitor nursing department equipment, supplies, and medications; support safe equipment operation and preventive maintenance.
Participate in resident assessments and care plan development and review, including coordination with the Resident Assessment/Care Plan Coordinator.
Report suspected fraud, safety hazards, occupational exposures, unauthorized information-system access, and privacy or security violations.