Register Nurse
About The Position
The Registered Nurse provides nursing care to assigned patients and is accountable to the Unit Manager. Care is based on individual patient needs, nursing functions, recognized techniques and procedures, established standards, and the RN’s scope of practice. The role is in a post-acute setting and includes day or night shifts of 6 a.m.–6 p.m. or 6 p.m.–6 a.m. The nurse implements preventative, therapeutic, and rehabilitative care; contributes to individualized care planning; administers medications and performs IV therapy within RN scope of practice; documents observations and interventions in the EMR; communicates changes and care plans among patients, families, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team; provides health teaching; and participates in staff development and in-service training. Team members are expected to follow facility policies, infection-control procedures, and HIPAA requirements. The position involves regular walking around the facility and contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. It is active work involving standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping throughout the day, with frequent lifting or moving of items over 60 pounds. Weekend and holiday shifts are required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Graduation from an accredited RN program.
- Valid state RN license.
- Current CPR certification.
- Ability to evaluate care delivery and nursing results and take appropriate corrective action.
- Effective communication with internal and external customers at all organizational levels.
- Proficiency with computers and Microsoft applications, and ability to learn new systems.
- Ability to work with a culturally diverse population.
- Positive communication skills, maturity, and patience.
- Proficient English; strong verbal, written, customer-service, and interpersonal skills.
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritize workload, show initiative, and make sound decisions.
- Ability to recognize needs, take action, and work with minimal direct supervision.
- Ability to react decisively and swiftly in emergencies.
- Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and frequently lifting or moving items over 60 pounds.
- Availability for required weekend and holiday shifts.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of nursing experience in a skilled nursing facility (SNF).
Responsibilities
- Implement safe preventative, therapeutic, and rehabilitative nursing care for assigned patients and families.
- 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 and help evaluate patient and significant-other plans of care.
- Document relevant observations and interventions in the EMR accurately and promptly.
- Perform selected patient-care and environmental tasks safely.
- Administer medications accurately and observe patient responses.
- Perform IV therapy for patients receiving peripherally inserted intravenous fluids, within RN scope of practice.
- Coordinate communication among patients, significant others, team members, and physicians.
- Give timely, relevant change-of-shift reports and communicate changes in patient needs and care plans.
- Report patient needs, problems, and observations about patient condition to the Unit Manager, ARNP, and physician.
- Reinforce information about care and discharge plans.
- Collaborate with other healthcare team members, including CNAs and the interdisciplinary care team.
- Provide and document patient and significant-other health teaching, including their response and understanding.
- Participate in staff development and in-service training.
- Follow policies and procedures, infection-control practices, and HIPAA privacy and security requirements.
- Take a proactive approach to checking and stocking supplies.
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
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
