On Call RN

PACS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse supervises day-to-day nursing activities during the assigned tour of duty, following applicable federal, state, and local standards and facility guidelines to maintain high-quality resident care. The RN assists with nursing department administration, personnel supervision, resident care, staff development, safety and sanitation, equipment and supply management, care planning, assessments, and budget-related planning. The position may require working beyond normal hours, weekends, holidays, and callback during emergencies. The RN provides and oversees nursing care in a long-term care facility, including admission, transfer, and discharge processes; monitoring residents’ conditions; coordinating care with physicians, residents, and families; administering or overseeing medications and treatments; and maintaining documentation. The RN supports compliance with policies, infection control, safety practices, quality assurance, and regulatory requirements. The role requires an active, unencumbered RN license in the state, current CPR certification, a nursing degree from an accredited college or university, and training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices. Two or more years of experience, preferably in a long-term care facility, are required. Knowledge and experience with PCC are 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 RN license 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; read technical procedures and policy and procedure manuals; and present 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 residents, families, personnel, visitors, and government agencies.
Leadership and supervisory ability, willingness to supervise personnel, and ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs and procedures for quality care.
Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures, and laws, regulations, and guidelines applicable to nursing care facilities.
Ability to provide care appropriate to residents’ age-related needs and relate information about a resident’s condition.
Patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm, and willingness to work with difficult residents and incorporate new methods into nursing practices.
Ability to move intermittently, cope with mental and emotional stress, function independently, and work effectively with residents and personnel.
Ability to see and hear adequately or use prosthetics that enable these senses to function adequately.
Must meet facility general health requirements, including a medical and physical examination, and must not pose a direct threat to workplace health or safety.
Ability to push, pull, move, lift, or carry at least 25 pounds to a height of five feet and over a distance of 50 feet; may need to assist with resident evacuation during emergencies.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience with PCC.

Responsibilities

Assist the Director of Nursing Services in managing day-to-day nursing department functions and maintaining policies, procedures, manuals, and regulatory compliance.
Make reports and recommendations to nursing leadership; review department policies, procedures, and job descriptions and recommend updates.
Coordinate nursing services with other resident services and participate in quality assurance, facility surveys, discharge planning, and committee activities.
Admit, transfer, and discharge residents; complete required reports, medical forms, evaluations, charting, and other administrative duties.
Supervise nursing personnel, ensure adequate staffing during the assigned tour of duty, assign and delegate work, conduct rounds, address complaints, and contribute to performance evaluations and staffing recommendations.
Support a respectful, calm working environment and maintain effective working relationships with residents, families, personnel, and other departments.
Coordinate admissions and room readiness; communicate with physicians, residents, and families about care and changes in residents’ conditions; and monitor residents’ physical and emotional status.
Provide direct nursing care as needed, including starting IVs, collecting specimens, taking vital signs, and monitoring seriously ill residents.
Monitor medication administration, medication storage and control, treatment schedules, medication records, and adherence to care plans and residents’ wishes.
Participate in developing and reviewing resident assessments, care plans, and discharge plans, and ensure that care personnel are aware of and follow resident care plans.
Participate in staff development and continuing education, including planning and conducting in-service training and supporting supervision of nurse aide trainees.
Promote safety, sanitation, hand hygiene, infection control, emergency preparedness, and proper use of personal protective and other safety equipment.
Recommend and monitor nursing department equipment and supply needs; support preventive maintenance and safe equipment operation.
Keep nursing leadership informed of resident and departmental matters and report suspected fraud, security incidents, occupational exposures, hazards, and other required incidents.