Registered Nurse (RN)
About The Position
The Registered Nurse provides nursing care to assigned patients in a post-acute setting, addressing individualized patient needs through independent and delegated nursing functions and in accordance with recognized nursing techniques, established standards, and the applicable scope of practice. The RN reports to the Unit Manager and works with patients, families or significant others, physicians, and the interdisciplinary health care team to plan, deliver, evaluate, and document care. The role includes providing therapeutic and rehabilitative care, administering medications, carrying out physician orders, responding to emergencies, and performing IV therapy within the applicable scope of practice. The RN also supports patient and family education, discharge planning, infection control, accurate handoffs, and a safe care environment. The position is based in a post-acute facility that operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Full-time day and night shifts and PRN work are available; weekend and holiday shifts are required.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited RN program.
- Valid state-appropriate RN license.
- Current CPR certification.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Proficient computer and Microsoft application skills, with the ability to learn new systems.
- Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers at all levels.
- Strong verbal and written communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work with a culturally diverse population with maturity and patience.
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to prioritize workload, take initiative, and make sound decisions.
- Ability to work with minimal direct supervision and respond decisively and swiftly in emergencies.
- Ability to evaluate care delivery and nursing results, identify deficiencies, and implement appropriate corrective action.
- Ability to observe and recognize cleaning needs and take action on observed needs.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of nursing experience in a skilled nursing facility (SNF).
Responsibilities
- Provide safe preventative, therapeutic, and rehabilitative nursing care according to patient needs and the plan of care.
- Initiate and lead team conferences to develop individualized nursing care plans.
- Assist with or institute emergency measures when patients experience sudden adverse developments.
- Contribute to patient and significant-other care plans based on identified problems and needs.
- Carry out physician orders accurately, directly and indirectly.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing care relative to identified patient and significant-other needs.
- Document observations and interventions in the EMR accurately and promptly.
- Perform patient-care and environmental tasks safely.
- Administer medications accurately, observe patient responses, and document administration and outcomes.
- Perform IV therapy within the applicable scope of practice.
- Coordinate communication among patients, significant others, team members, and physicians; communicate changes in patient needs and plans of care.
- Give punctual, accurate, and thorough change-of-shift reports.
- Report patient needs, problems, and changes in condition to the Unit Manager, ARNP, and physician.
- Reinforce information about the plan of care and discharge plans.
- Collaborate with other health care team members, including nursing assistants and the interdisciplinary care team.
- Provide patient and significant-other health teaching using appropriate written, audiovisual, individual, or group methods; document teaching and the recipient’s response and understanding.
- Participate in staff development and in-service programs.
- Follow policies and procedures, including infection-control requirements, HIPAA privacy and security rules, and facility safety expectations.
- Check and stock supplies proactively.
- Encourage patient growth and independence as care progresses.
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional license renewal reimbursement
- Free continuing education units (CEUs)
- 401(k) plan
- Rewards and recognition through the CareHeroes Program, including gift cards for great performance
- Flexible scheduling
- Professional career growth
- Advance pay benefit
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
