Registered Nurse (RN) nightshift 7p-7a $5.00 shift diff $5000 sign on bonus

Trio Healthcare•Galax, VA

17h

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides nursing care to residents in a long-term care facility. The role requires knowledge of nursing practices and procedures, along with the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing nursing functions in the facility. The RN assesses residents, delivers basic nursing care, coordinates and evaluates care plans, supervises LPNs and CNAs, and maintains timely and accurate documentation. This position is scheduled for the night shift, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., and offers a $5.00 shift differential and a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Requirements

Knowledge of nursing practices and procedures, and of the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing nursing functions in a long-term care facility.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise professional and non-professional personnel.
Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret Nursing department programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.

Responsibilities

Deliver basic nursing care to residents knowledgeably and competently.
Assess residents’ needs on an ongoing basis and revise care plans in response to changes in their conditions.
Provide clinical supervision to LPNs and CNAs.
Chart appropriately and in a timely manner, and maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
Monitor, record, and report symptoms and changes in residents’ conditions.
Interpret and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess residents’ conditions.
Modify resident treatment plans based on residents’ responses and conditions.
Consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate resident care plans.
Monitor all aspects of resident care, including diet and physical activity.
Instruct individuals and families on health education and disease prevention, and develop health improvement programs.
Prepare residents for examinations and treatments and assist with them.
Prepare rooms, sterile instruments, equipment, and supplies, and ensure supplies are stocked.
Assist in the evacuation of residents.
Plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret Nursing department programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Work harmoniously with and supervise professional and non-professional personnel.
Follow company policies, including harassment and complaint procedures.
Maintain dependable, regular attendance and communicate and function as part of an interdisciplinary team.