Registered Nurse 11/7 PT

River City Nursing & Rehab Center•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

The Registered Nurse oversees, provides, and coordinates nursing care in compliance with facility policies and procedures. The role assesses residents’ care needs and takes appropriate action, applies the fundamentals of the nursing process, contributes to nursing assessments and care-plan development, and participates in evaluating nursing care. This position is part-time, two days per week, with shift differential. The RN has no formal supervisory responsibility but may direct CNAs, PCAs, and/or RAs during a shift.

Requirements

Associate or Bachelor of Science in Nursing, or equivalent.
Florida Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
Attain and maintain CPR certification within 90 days after hire.
Maintain compliance with state background check standards under Florida Statutes Chapters 435 and 408.809 and Florida Administrative Code 59A-35.090 as a condition of continued employment.
Knowledge of medical principles, including symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health care.
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations and therapy methods and procedures.
Oral and written communication skills; critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills; customer service skills; and skills in observing resident condition.
Professionalism, initiative, a positive attitude, and concern for others; stress tolerance, self-motivation, cooperation, teamwork, and dependability.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, including frequent lifting and carrying up to 35 pounds and occasional lifting and carrying up to 75 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience performing the essential functions of the position is desirable.

Responsibilities

Obtain and document a comprehensive nursing history from residents and/or significant others, including current conditions and prior problems.
Perform basic resident assessments and record vital signs, noting changes and pursuing more-specific investigations as needed.
Identify abnormal diagnostic data, report relevant information to physicians and other care team members, and incorporate it into the nursing care plan.
Develop care plans before the end of duty time that communicate sufficient information to incoming staff; review and develop plans for assigned residents.
Include residents and their families in care planning, prioritization, and goal setting, and use care plans to provide safe, therapeutic care.
Communicate with residents, families, and health care team members to carry out care-plan goals.
Accept accountability for the clinical care of assigned residents, including supervision of nonprofessional personnel.
Evaluate and document residents’ responses to nursing care in the care plan and medical records.
Participate in peer review as appropriate.
Pursue professional growth through current reading, educational programs, and unit conferences.
Support nursing care standards by following existing policies and procedures.
Promote resident safety by following protocols and procedures, maintaining open communication, and carefully observing residents, equipment, and environmental conditions.
Perform other duties as assigned.