Registered Nurse - Skilled Nursing 7A-7P NO WEEKENDS

Senior Lifestyle•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

The Registered Nurse is responsible for daily clinical operations that meet residents’ needs. The position focuses primarily on wound care and electronic wound-care documentation, with some regular RN shifts that are not specifically focused on wound care. The nurse may also handle resident admissions, assessments, care or service plans, discharges, and clinical documentation. The role provides health-related consultation, communicates changes in residents’ health to physicians and family members, responds to emergencies, coordinates with other departments and staff, protects resident confidentiality, follows the Safety & Disaster Plan, and provides educational meetings for residents and staff.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or two years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and applicable experience.
Nursing area of study.
At least 2 years of experience in a skilled, sub-acute, or memory care setting.
Current Registered Nurse license, with no judgments against it, in the state where practicing.
CPR certification.
Acceptable fluency in English to perform job duties and speak, read, write, and communicate with supervisors, coworkers, residents, and applicable third parties.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to work as part of a team and handle multiple tasks safely and effectively.

Nice To Haves

Wound care certification.

Responsibilities

Focus primarily on wound care and electronic documentation of wound care, while also working some regular RN shifts.
Supervise and administer medications in compliance with federal and state regulations and Senior Lifestyle Corporation guidelines.
May complete admissions of new residents, including admission assessments and documentation.
Complete acute and long-term care plans or service plans.
May track clinical systems, such as wounds or infection control, under the direction of the Director of Nursing.
May complete discharges, assessments, and clinical documentation as indicated.
Provide general consultation regarding health-related concerns within the community.
Notify physicians and/or family members of changes in residents’ health and document appropriately.
Respond quickly to emergencies.
Maintain close communication with departments and staff members.
Maintain confidentiality of residents’ and prospective residents’ information.
Understand and follow the role assigned in the Safety & Disaster Plan.
Provide educational meetings for residents and staff.