RN Part Time NOC - Sunset Villa Post Acute

PACS

About The Position

The Registered Nurse supervises day-to-day nursing activities during the assigned tour of duty, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards and regulations, to help ensure high-quality resident care. The RN assists the Director of Nursing Services and other facility leaders with nursing-service operations, staffing, personnel supervision, policies and procedures, quality assurance, resident care planning, safety, infection control, and supplies and equipment. The position also provides direct nursing care as needed and supports admissions, transfers, discharges, and coordination with residents, families, physicians, staff, and committees. This is a part-time NOC position. The role requires an accredited nursing degree, an active and unencumbered RN license in the state, current CPR certification, and training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices. Two or more years of experience, preferably in a long-term care facility, are required. PCC knowledge and experience are preferred. The listed pay starts at $40.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. The position involves work in office and nursing-service areas, including nurses’ stations, drug rooms, and resident rooms. It may involve frequent interruptions, exposure to infectious diseases and hazardous chemicals, emotionally difficult interactions, and work beyond normal hours, including weekends and holidays when necessary. The employee may be called back during emergencies and must be able to move throughout the workday and lift, push, pull, move, or carry at least 25 pounds as described in the posting.

Requirements

Nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
At least two years of experience; experience in a long-term care facility is preferred.
Training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.
Current, unencumbered, active RN license to practice in the state.
Current CPR certification; required continuing education and licensing must be maintained, and the RN must 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 deal tactfully with residents, families, personnel, visitors, agencies, and the public.
Leadership, supervisory, planning, organizing, and communication abilities; willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise personnel.
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 communicate information about resident conditions.
Patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm, and willingness to handle difficult residents and incorporate new methods into nursing practices.
Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace.
Must meet facility general health requirements, including medical and physical examination.
Ability to move intermittently during the workday and to push, pull, move, or carry at least 25 pounds to a height of at least five feet and for a distance of at least 50 feet; may need to assist with resident evacuation.
Ability to cope with mental and emotional stress, see and hear adequately (or use prosthetics), and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, or hostile individuals.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of and experience with PCC.

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-service operations, policies and procedures, reports, quality assurance, discharge planning, and coordination of nursing services with other departments.
Participate in facility committees, surveys, care-plan activities, and implementation of committee recommendations as assigned.
Ensure appropriate licensed nurse and certified nursing assistant coverage; develop work assignments, delegate duties, monitor staff performance and attendance, and report staffing or personnel concerns.
Support admissions, transfers, and discharges, including preparing rooms, orienting newly admitted residents, and coordinating discharge arrangements.
Visit and observe residents, coordinate care with residents, families, and physicians, notify appropriate parties of changes in condition, and provide direct nursing care as necessary.
Perform or oversee nursing procedures such as starting IVs, collecting specimens, taking vital signs, monitoring medications and treatments, and reviewing nursing documentation.
Ensure care is provided in accordance with resident care plans, physician orders, resident wishes, facility policies, and applicable regulations.
Participate in staff development, in-service training, continuing education, and supervision of nurse aide trainees.
Promote safety, sanitation, hand hygiene, infection control, emergency preparedness, and appropriate use of personal protective equipment.
Monitor equipment and supply needs, stock levels, safe equipment operation, and preventive maintenance coordination.
Participate in resident assessments, care-plan development and review, and MDS-related planning and revision.
Report suspected fraud, security incidents, occupational exposures, hazardous conditions, and other incidents as required.
Maintain confidentiality of resident health information and safeguard access credentials and facility information systems.