RN - Evening Shift

PACS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse supervises the facility’s day-to-day nursing activities during the assigned tour of duty, following applicable federal, state, and local standards and regulations to maintain high-quality resident care. The RN assists with nursing department operations, staffing and supervision, resident care and care planning, quality assurance, safety, infection control, training, and equipment and supply management. The role includes both administrative and direct nursing care duties in a long-term care facility. The position is scheduled from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Compensation is $26 per hour plus a $10 shift differential. The RN assists with overall supervision and management of nursing staff and is delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability needed to carry out assigned duties. The RN must have a nursing degree from an accredited college or university, training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices, and preferably two or more years of experience, preferably in long-term care. A current, unencumbered, active state RN license and current CPR certification are required. PCC knowledge and experience are preferred. The RN must maintain required continuing education and licensure and remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing. The work takes place in office areas and throughout nursing service areas, including drug rooms, nurses’ stations, and resident rooms. The position involves frequent interruptions, contact with residents and families, and potential exposure to infectious diseases, hazardous chemicals, and other workplace hazards. Work beyond normal hours, weekends, holidays, and emergency call-backs may be necessary.

Requirements

Nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
Training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.
Two or more years of experience preferred, preferably in a long-term care facility.
Current, unencumbered, active 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 deal tactfully with residents, families, personnel, visitors, and government representatives.
Leadership and supervisory ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
Knowledge of nursing and medical practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines applicable to nursing care facilities.
Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures that support quality care.
Ability to provide age-appropriate resident care, communicate information about resident conditions, and work effectively with residents and others.
Ability to cope with mental and emotional stress and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, or hostile people.
Ability to move intermittently during the workday and to push, pull, move, or carry at least 25 pounds to a height of five feet and a distance of 50 feet; may assist with resident evacuation.
Must meet facility general health requirements, including medical and physical examination.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of and experience with PCC.

Responsibilities

Supervise and assist with the day-to-day nursing department operations in accordance with applicable rules, regulations, and facility procedures.
Help develop, maintain, review, and implement nursing policies, procedures, manuals, and quality assurance activities.
Prepare reports and recommendations for the Director of Nursing and assist with surveys and committee activities as requested.
Coordinate nursing services with other departments and participate in resident discharge planning, admissions, transfers, and discharges.
Ensure sufficient licensed nursing staff and nursing assistants are available during the shift; assign, delegate, supervise, and evaluate staff work.
Conduct rounds, monitor staffing and attendance, address personnel concerns, and promote a calm, supportive work environment.
Provide and oversee resident care, including assessing residents, monitoring changes in condition, notifying physicians and next of kin, and communicating resident status to the Director.
Provide direct nursing care as needed, including starting IVs, collecting specimens, taking vital signs, and monitoring seriously ill residents.
Monitor medication administration, treatment schedules, medication records, and compliance with medication and supply procedures.
Review nursing notes and care plans to ensure care is documented and delivered in accordance with resident needs and wishes.
Participate in developing and reviewing resident assessments and care plans and ensure involved personnel know and follow the plans.
Support staff development, in-service training, clinical supervision, and continuing education.
Promote safety, sanitation, infection control, hand hygiene, emergency preparedness, and appropriate use of personal protective equipment.
Report incidents, occupational exposures, suspected fraud, information-security concerns, and hazardous conditions in accordance with facility procedures.
Recommend and monitor department equipment and supply needs, stock levels, maintenance, and safe equipment use.
Maintain resident confidentiality and protect facility information, including safeguarding user credentials and resident health information.