PRN RN - Skilled Nursing

Homestead Brand•Lancaster, PA

About The Position

Homestead Village is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to work in its Skilled Nursing Facility, The Apostle Center for Care, a 58-bed facility. The position is suited to nurses with strong clinical skills, a passion for serving older adults, and an interest in leading LPNs and caregivers. Base pay is determined by years licensed; newly licensed nurses with less than one year of experience start at $38.00, with applicable shift and weekend differentials. Differentials are $1.50 for 3:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m., $0.75 for 11:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m., and $1.25 on Saturdays and Sundays. The nurse provides and directs resident care in accordance with applicable skilled nursing and intermediate care facility guidelines, regulations, resident rights, and facility policies. The role includes assessing residents, communicating changes in condition, coordinating with physicians and families, documenting care, and coaching and supervising staff. The nurse also supports resident safety, emergency response, staff training, policy development, and ongoing nursing team education.

Requirements

Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
CPR certified.

Nice To Haves

1–3 years of dementia experience preferred.
1–3 years of leadership and supervisory skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide and direct resident care in accordance with facility guidelines, regulations, the Resident Bill of Rights, nursing policies and procedures, and the employee handbook.
Observe and assess residents, and report changes in condition to the supervisor, attending physician, family, or designated contact person.
Call or accept verbal orders from physicians and transcribe them accurately and promptly according to policy.
Coach caregivers using supervision, training, and coaching techniques to support outstanding resident care.
Communicate with team members and nurse leaders.
Administer medications and transfer treatment supplies from the medication room to resident rooms when necessary and as ordered by a physician.
Document care appropriately and report medication or treatment errors to the supervisor and physician.
Model and support compliance with facility policies and OSHA standards on universal precautions, including follow-up training and disciplinary action as needed.
Maintain resident charts and clinical records in the prescribed manner.
Immediately report staff or resident concerns and suspected abuse to a supervisor.
Complete incident reports accurately and promptly.
Operate equipment required for resident care and provide lifesaving care, including suctioning.
Assist physicians with resident examinations and treatments; review orders and suggest changes based on residents’ conditions.
Participate in developing policies and procedures to improve nursing care programs.
Train, supervise, counsel, and evaluate assigned staff.
Replace absent staff when needed.
Attend scheduled meetings, continuing education programs, and mandatory in-services as an active member of the Nursing team.
Maintain and safeguard confidential information.
Adjust assignments and schedules to meet resident needs with appropriate personnel.
Pass along pertinent information for the 24-hour report.
Know and carry out emergency procedures for events such as fire, tornado, or bomb threats.