Registerd Nurse

Plantation Nursing and Rehabilitation Center•Plantation, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Plantation Rehabilitation & Health Center, we've created an environment that is truly home-like, in which we provide around-the-clock skilled nursing care that promotes residents entire well-being. We are committed to providing optimum care in a setting that promotes dignity and respect for all residents. Plantation Rehabilitation & Health Center takes great pride in our entire workforce and truly believes in the work that each position brings to the organization. If you are looking to make a difference in the lives and families that we serve, we are looking for a full-time (36 hours/per week and benefit eligible) Registered Nurse to join our skilled workforce in our skilled nursing facility setting.

Requirements

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.
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

Assessing the clinical condition and determining the nursing care requirements of the residents in an assigned unit.
Assigning, supervising, and directing the delivery of nursing care by individuals according to the physician's orders and established policies and standards of care.
Keeping the Charge Nurse, Clinical Supervisor, or Administration informed of all pertinent information concerning the resident's condition.
Giving the quality of nursing care that meets the standards for nursing practice of Plantation Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
Adhering to the policies and procedures of Plantation Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
Knowing the purpose, expected results, and the safety factors involved in the nursing care administered.
Utilizing knowledge and skills in giving safe nursing care.
Assuming responsibility for fulfilling the job's activities.
Protecting 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.
Participating in studies related to nursing practice.
Participating in the in-service education program of the nursing home.
Evaluating resident care and making recommendations for the improvement of the care.
Maintaining a professional level of conduct.
Accepting direction, supervision, and evaluation of performance.
Economical use of time, effort, and material.
Other related duties as assigned.
Identifying the nursing needs of residents.
Receiving report from a nurse from the previous tour of duty and making walking rounds.
Ascertaining physician's orders.
Observing the resident's physical needs.
Determining observable spiritual, emotional, and social factors that might influence a plan of therapy.
Utilizing knowledge in the identification of nursing needs.
Being knowledgeable of all residents' conditions at all times.
Being responsible for the total resident environment.
Making a plan of care in light of the nursing needs and the program of therapy as prescribed by the physician.
Identifying nursing needs that require the services of an RN.
Utilizing resources such as physicians, directors, and written materials in planning care.
Identifying areas of nursing care within the range of abilities and scope of the non-professional worker.
Assigning non-professional workers to tasks they can perform and supervising them.
Utilizing ancillary services, such as Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Recreational Therapy, and Social Services, in providing optimal services to the resident.
Participating in weekly Resident Care Plan meetings as indicated.
Carrying out hygienic, comfortable, and safe measures.
Carrying out activities delegated by the physician that concern medications, treatments, and diagnostic measures.
Assisting the physician with treatments and procedures.
Assisting in the physical rehabilitation of the resident.
Teaching the resident and/or family the necessary health information or simple nursing procedures required for home care.
Observing and recording on nursing records the signs and symptoms associated with the diagnosis, the resident's condition, and their response to therapy.
Reporting significant observations and information to the nurse in charge.
Recording nursing care data accurately on designated records.
Assisting in meeting spiritual and emotional needs.
Administering or supervising the administration and recording of medication.
Administering, regulating, and initiating intravenous fluids and medications as needed.
Transcribing and following through with doctor's orders.
Demonstrating nursing care procedures and care of equipment to team members when necessary.
Helping maintain the cleanliness of the unit.
Making pertinent notations on Resident Condition Report.
Assisting in the orientation of new associates.
Completing narcotic counts and reporting incorrect counts to the Head Nurse.
Checking for the completion of team members' assignments and other delegated tasks.
Checking new patients on admission and making frequent rounds, assisting, checking, and teaching members.
Making rounds with doctors.
Reading current literature in nursing to update nursing care.
Maintaining a clean, neat, and orderly medication cart.
Maintaining accurate admission and discharge reports.
Keeping current the Resident Condition Report.
Identifying areas where self-improvement is needed.
Observing the resident's response to the plan of care.
Seeking improvement in nursing care plans through discussions with coworkers.
Adjusting the nursing care plan in light of new developments or new information.
Evaluating the performance of the workers under their direction.
Identifying the learning needs of the workers and referring this to the Director of Nursing.
Assisting 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.
Functioning as a Charge Nurse in charge of a nursing unit as assigned and assigning duties to aides and orderlies.
Contributing to the implementation of the philosophy and purpose of nursing.
Issuing warning notices to employees under supervision without prior approval for employee violations of nursing home personnel policies or other improper conduct.

Benefits

Medical coverage (3 options)
Employer funded Health Reimbursement Account
Dental coverage (3 options)
Vision coverage
Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Account
Employer paid life insurance policy
Various voluntary benefits: Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal & Identity Theft
401(K) Retirement Plan with employer match
Paid time off package