RN-All Shifts

PACS

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse supervises the facility’s day-to-day nursing activities during their tour of duty, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations. The role supports the Director of Nursing and Assistant Director of Nursing, as applicable, in maintaining the highest degree of quality resident care. The RN assists with supervision and management of nursing staff and is delegated the authority, responsibility, and accountability needed to carry out assigned duties. The position combines administrative and staff-supervision responsibilities with direct resident care. The RN coordinates nursing services with other departments, supports care planning and quality assurance, monitors medication administration and treatments, and helps ensure compliance with facility policies, safety standards, infection-control procedures, and regulatory requirements. The RN also participates in staff development, committee work, discharge planning, and the maintenance of appropriate equipment and supplies. Work takes place in office areas and throughout nursing-service areas, including drug rooms, nurses’ stations, and resident rooms. The role involves frequent interruptions and contact with residents, families, staff, visitors, medical personnel, and government agencies. The RN may work beyond normal hours, weekends, and holidays when necessary, and may be called back during emergencies. Exposure may include infectious waste and diseases, hazardous chemicals, odors, dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other workplace hazards.

Requirements

Nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
Training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.
At least 2 years of experience; long-term care facility experience is preferred.
Current, active, unencumbered RN license in the state of practice.
Current CPR certification.
Maintain required continuing education and licensure, and remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing.
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, communicate resident information, and interact tactfully with residents, families, staff, visitors, and government personnel.
Leadership and supervisory ability, including the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs, policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of nursing and medical practices, and the laws, regulations, and guidelines applicable to nursing care facilities.
Knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to residents’ age-related needs; patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and willingness to work with difficult residents.
Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday, function independently, cope with mental and emotional stress, and work effectively with residents and personnel.
Ability to see and hear adequately, with or without prosthetics, to perform the position’s requirements.
Ability to push, pull, move, or lift at least 25 pounds to a height of at least 5 feet and move or carry that weight at least 50 feet; may need to assist with resident evacuation during emergencies.
Must meet the facility’s general health requirements, including medical and physical examination requirements, and must not pose a direct threat to others’ health or safety.

Nice To Haves

Experience with PCC.
Experience in a long-term care facility.

Responsibilities

Assist the Director of Nursing Services with day-to-day nursing department operations and the development, maintenance, and implementation of nursing policies, procedures, and quality assurance activities.
Maintain current nursing reference materials and procedures manuals; ensure nursing personnel follow applicable procedures and job descriptions.
Prepare written and oral reports and recommendations; complete administrative documentation, forms, evaluations, charting, and incident reports as needed.
Coordinate nursing services with other resident services and participate in surveys, discharge planning, and facility committee activities.
Admit, transfer, and discharge residents; coordinate admissions and room readiness; communicate with residents, families, physicians, and other staff about resident care and changes in condition.
Supervise nursing staff during the assigned tour of duty, ensure adequate staffing, delegate duties, monitor work assignments and attendance, and support staff performance and conduct.
Make rounds and visit residents to observe and evaluate their physical and emotional status; provide direct nursing care as necessary.
Perform or support nursing procedures, including starting IVs, collecting specimens, taking vital signs, and monitoring seriously ill residents.
Monitor medication administration, storage, and control; review medication records and ensure treatments are provided as ordered and scheduled.
Participate in resident assessments and care planning; review care plans and nursing notes, and ensure staff are aware of and follow residents’ care plans and wishes.
Support staff training, continuing education, clinical supervision of nurse aide trainees, and in-service programs.
Promote workplace safety and sanitation, including appropriate use of personal protective equipment, safe equipment operation, hand hygiene, infection control, and emergency preparedness.
Recommend and monitor nursing department equipment and supply needs; help ensure supplies are available and equipment is maintained and used safely.
Report suspected fraud, unauthorized information-system access, privacy breaches, occupational exposures, hazardous conditions, and other incidents through established channels.
Maintain effective working relationships with residents, families, facility personnel, medical staff, support departments, and outside agencies.