RN | PT

PACS

3d•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 and direction from the Director of Nursing or Assistant Director of Nursing. The role supports quality resident care through nursing-service administration, staff supervision, direct clinical care, care planning, safety and infection-control practices, and coordination with residents, families, physicians, and other facility departments. The RN contributes to the development and implementation of nursing policies, procedures, quality-assurance activities, staff training, and resident care plans. The position also assists with admissions, transfers, discharges, assessments, medication and treatment oversight, and maintaining adequate staffing, supplies, and equipment. This role requires an active, unencumbered RN license in the state, current CPR certification, and the ability to meet the clinical, supervisory, communication, and physical demands described in the posting. Two or more years of experience is required, preferably in long-term care.

Requirements

Nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
Training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.
At least two years of experience, preferably in a long-term care facility.
Current, unencumbered, active RN license in the state; must remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing.
Current CPR certification.
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 exercise leadership and supervisory skills.
Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures, and of laws, regulations, and guidelines applying to nursing-care facilities.
Ability to provide care appropriate to residents’ age-related needs and to communicate information concerning a resident’s condition.
Ability to work effectively and tactfully with residents, families, staff, visitors, agencies, and the public, including people who may be emotionally upset or hostile.
Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs, goals, policies, and procedures for quality care.
Must maintain required continuing education and licensing.
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday and meet the facility’s general health requirements, including a medical and physical examination.
Must be able to push, pull, move, or lift at least 25 pounds to a height of five feet and carry or move that weight at least 50 feet; may assist with resident evacuation during emergencies.
Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position and meet the sensory and communication requirements described in the posting.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of and experience with PCC.
Experience in a long-term care facility.

Responsibilities

Supervise day-to-day nursing activities and assist the Director of Nursing Services with nursing-service operations.
Help develop, maintain, review, and implement nursing policies, procedures, manuals, and quality-assurance activities.
Coordinate nursing services with other resident services and participate in facility surveys, committees, discharge planning, and care-plan activities.
Prepare reports and complete administrative documentation, including medical forms, evaluations, charting, and accident or incident reports.
Ensure adequate RN/LPN and nursing-assistant staffing during the assigned tour of duty; delegate work, monitor performance, and report staffing or personnel issues.
Conduct nursing-service rounds and support staff development, performance evaluations, training, and compliance with job descriptions and facility procedures.
Coordinate admissions, transfers, and discharges; welcome new residents and ensure rooms are ready for admission.
Assess residents, monitor their physical and emotional status, communicate changes to physicians and next of kin, and provide direct nursing care as needed.
Perform clinical duties including starting IVs, collecting specimens, taking vital signs, and assisting with monitoring seriously ill residents.
Review nursing notes, medication records, treatment schedules, and resident care plans to support accurate documentation and care consistent with orders and resident wishes.
Promote resident and staff safety, sanitation, hand hygiene, infection control, emergency preparedness, and appropriate use of personal protective and safety equipment.
Monitor nursing areas, supplies, medications, and equipment for cleanliness, safety, availability, and proper use; report needs and hazards.
Maintain appropriate communication and working relationships with residents, families, facility personnel, physicians, agencies, and visitors.
Protect resident and facility information, follow privacy and information-system security procedures, and report suspected violations or fraud.
Attend continuing education and maintain required licensing and certifications.