Registered Nurse

Plantation Nursing and Rehabilitation Center • Plantation, FL

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About The Position

Plantation Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is an EEO Employer - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status GENERAL RESPONSIBILITY: The RN is responsible for assessing the clinical condition and determining the nursing care requirements of the residents in an assigned unit. The RN assigns, supervises, and directs the delivery of nursing care by the individuals according to the physician's orders and established policies and standards of care. The RN is directly responsible to the Charge Nurse, Clinical Supervisor, or Administration and keeps them informed of all pertinent information concerning the resident's condition. We offer competitive pay for our 12-hour shifts.

Requirements

• Education: Registered Nurse
• Licensure: Licensed in the State of Florida
• Attending educational programs designed to foster professional growth is essential.
• Knowledge of the principles of physical, biological, and social sciences plus their application to resident care.
• Manipulative skills are required in performing a variety of therapeutic procedures.
• Technical skills are also required, as well as recognition of cardinal symptoms, reactions to treatments, and changes in a patient's condition.
• Teaching skills are essential for instructing patients and nursing associates.
• Must have physical stamina and emotional maturity.
• Must be dependable and punctual.
• Must maintain a neat appearance, exhibited by proper uniform, nursing cap, and name pin. A cap remains optional.
• Must be able to accept and support change.
• You must be alert.
• Must be interested in learning.
• Must be courteous.
• Must be able to accept and offer constructive criticism maturely.
• Skin test and/or chest x-ray and physical examination required.
• Must be able to move and lift residents safely and effectively.
• Must have adequate hearing and vision.
• Must be able to supervise non-professional workers when they are assigned for direction.
• Constant contact with residents, visitors, and coworkers.
• Freedom from illegal use of drugs, and freedom from use and effects of the use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
• Persons who have been found guilty by a court of law of abusing, neglecting, or mistreating individuals in a healthcare-related setting are ineligible for employment in this position.

Responsibilities

• Gives the quality of nursing care, which meets the standards for nursing practice of Plantation Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
• Adheres to the policies and procedures of Plantation Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
• Knows the purpose, expected results, and the safety factors involved in the nursing care they administer.
• Utilizes her knowledge and skills in giving safe nursing care.
• Assumes responsibility for fulfilling the job's activities.
• Protects the confidentiality of information concerning residents or nursing home affairs, except to authorized personnel.
• Self-direction in learning and/or improving the abilities needed in the job.
• Participates in studies related to nursing practice.
• Participates in the in-service education program of the nursing home.
• Evaluate resident care and make recommendations for the improvement of the care.
• Maintains a professional level of conduct.
• Accepts direction, supervision, and evaluation of performance.
• Economical use of time, effort, and material.
• Other related duties as assigned
• Plans nursing care
• Gives nursing care
• Evaluate nursing care by identifying areas where self-improvement is needed.
• Seeks improvement in nursing care plans through discussions with coworkers.
• Adjusts the nursing care plan in light of new developments or new information.
• Evaluates the performance of the workers under their direction. Identifies the learning needs of the workers and refers this to the Director of Nursing.
• Assists the Charge Nurse with the overall management of the Nursing Unit, including monthly orders, renewals, monthly summaries, and other data as required by the Nursing Administration.
• Functions as a Charge Nurse in charge of a nursing unit as assigned and assigns duties to aides and orderlies.
• Contribute to the implementation of the philosophy and purpose of nursing.
• Issues warning notices to employees under supervision without prior approval for employee violations of nursing home personnel policies or other improper conduct. May suspend an employee for serious infractions.
• Supervises the performance of aides and orderlies and responds to their complaints or suggestions as indicated.
• Authorizes employees to leave work early.
• Moves employees between units as needed.
• Evaluates employee's physical and mental capacity to perform their job each day and take appropriate action when an employee is not able to perform correctly.
• Assists in the identification and evaluation of problems and their solutions.
• Promotes and ensures conformity with departmental policies and procedures.
• Participates in the hiring and firing process.
• Assists in carrying out other related duties as designated by the Director of Nursing.

Benefits

• We offer competitive pay for our 12-hour shifts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed