RN - Part-Time

PACS•Winkler Court, AL

2d•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. The role supports the Director of Nursing Services in maintaining high-quality resident care and includes administrative, clinical, staffing, committee, training, safety, infection-control, equipment, care-planning, and budget-related duties. The RN also provides direct nursing care as needed and helps coordinate care with residents, families, physicians, facility personnel, and other service providers. The position requires a nursing degree from an accredited college or university, training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices, and at least two years of experience, preferably in long-term care. The RN must hold a current, active, unencumbered RN license in the state and current CPR certification, maintain required continuing education and licensing, and remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing. Knowledge and experience with PCC are preferred. The role involves working in office and nursing-service areas, including drug rooms, nurses’ stations, and resident rooms. It includes frequent movement and interruptions, possible exposure to infectious materials and hazardous chemicals, and occasional work beyond normal hours, on weekends or holidays, or during emergency call-backs. Physical requirements include moving throughout the workday and the ability to 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.
Two or more years of experience; long-term care facility experience is preferred.
Current, active, unencumbered 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, and exercise leadership and supervisory judgment.
Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures for quality care.
Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and of laws, regulations, and guidelines applicable to nursing care facilities.
Ability to provide care appropriate to residents’ age-related needs and to communicate information about a resident’s condition.
Ability to work effectively with residents, families, personnel, visitors, agencies, and the public, including people who may be ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, or hostile.
Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace.
Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday and to push, pull, move, or carry at least 25 pounds to the stated height and distance.
Ability to see and hear adequately, or use prosthetics that enable these senses to function adequately.
Must meet the facility’s general health requirements, including a medical and physical examination.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Supervise day-to-day nursing activities during the assigned tour of duty and assist with overall nursing staff supervision and management.
Assist the Director of Nursing Services with nursing department operations, policies, procedures, quality assurance, reports, surveys, discharge planning, and coordination of resident services.
Attend and support facility committee meetings, provide requested information and reports, and implement committee recommendations as instructed.
Help ensure adequate licensed nursing and certified nursing assistant staffing; develop or assist with work assignments, delegate duties, monitor performance and attendance, and report staffing or personnel concerns.
Coordinate admissions, transfers, and discharges; prepare for new admissions; and complete accident and incident reports as needed.
Provide and oversee resident care, including daily visits, direct nursing care as necessary, monitoring residents’ conditions, notifying physicians and next of kin of condition changes, and coordinating with residents, families, and physicians.
Make rounds with physicians as needed and encourage timely completion of physicians’ notes and orders.
Monitor medication administration, treatment schedules, medication records, and compliance with medication and supply procedures.
Participate in resident assessments and care-plan development and review; ensure personnel are aware of and follow residents’ care plans.
Participate in staff development, in-service training, clinical supervision, and continuing education activities.
Promote safety, sanitation, hand hygiene, infection control, emergency preparedness, and appropriate use of personal protective and safety equipment.
Recommend and monitor nursing department equipment and supply needs, stock levels, maintenance, and safe equipment operation.
Maintain resident and facility information confidentiality and report suspected security, privacy, or fraud violations as required.
Maintain communication and working relationships with residents, families, personnel, physicians, government agencies, and support departments.