RN (Part-Time Evenings)

PACS

1d•$26

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, to maintain quality resident care. The RN assists with the supervision and management of nursing staff and is delegated the authority and accountability needed to carry out assigned duties. This is a part-time evening position, with hours from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Pay starts at $26, depending on experience, plus shift differentials. The role includes administrative and committee work; staffing, delegation, and staff development; resident care and coordination; safety, infection control, and sanitation; equipment and supply oversight; care planning and assessment; and budget-related recommendations. The RN helps ensure compliance with facility policies, regulations, care plans, and residents’ needs, and communicates with residents, families, physicians, staff, and government agencies as required. Candidates must have a nursing degree from an accredited college or university, training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices, and an active, unencumbered RN license in the state. At least two years of experience is required, preferably in long-term care. Current CPR certification and ongoing compliance with continuing education and licensing requirements are also required. Experience with PCC is preferred.

Requirements

Nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
Training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.
Two or more years of experience; preferably in a long-term care facility.
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 and procedure manuals.
Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to make independent decisions, solve practical problems, communicate tactfully, and work harmoniously with and supervise personnel.
Leadership and supervisory ability, and ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs, goals, policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures and laws and regulations applicable to nursing care facilities.
Ability to provide care appropriate to residents’ age-related needs, communicate information about resident conditions, and work effectively with residents, families, staff, visitors, and support agencies.
Ability to move intermittently during the workday and to push, pull, move, or lift at least 25 pounds to a height of five feet and carry or move that weight at least 50 feet.
Ability to meet facility health requirements, including a medical and physical examination, and to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
Ability to see and hear adequately, or use prosthetics that enable these senses to function adequately.

Nice To Haves

Experience with PCC.
Long-term care facility experience.

Responsibilities

Supervise day-to-day nursing activities during the assigned shift and assist the Director of Nursing Services with department operations.
Help develop, maintain, review, and implement nursing policies, procedures, manuals, and quality assurance activities.
Prepare and provide written and oral reports, complete administrative documentation, and report relevant operational or resident-care issues to the Director.
Coordinate nursing services with other departments and participate in facility surveys, committee meetings, care-plan activities, and discharge planning.
Admit, transfer, and discharge residents; help coordinate admissions and ensure rooms are ready for new residents.
Ensure adequate nursing and nursing-assistant staffing, create work assignments, delegate duties, monitor attendance and performance, and participate in evaluations and recommendations concerning personnel.
Make rounds and observe residents’ physical and emotional status; coordinate care with residents, families, physicians, and staff, and notify physicians and next of kin of changes in condition.
Provide direct nursing care as needed, including starting IVs, collecting specimens, taking vital signs, and monitoring seriously ill residents.
Monitor medication administration, treatment schedules, medication records, nursing documentation, and compliance with care plans and residents’ wishes.
Participate in staff training, continuing education, clinical supervision, and development of in-service programs.
Promote workplace and resident safety, sanitation, hand hygiene, infection control, emergency preparedness, and correct use of personal protective equipment.
Recommend and monitor nursing equipment and supply needs; support safe equipment operation and maintenance and efficient use of supplies.
Participate in resident assessments and care-plan development and review, including coordination of MDS, RAPs, and Triggers as applicable.
Report suspected or known fraud, information-security concerns, occupational exposures, hazards, and incidents according to facility procedures.