Registered Nurse 3/11 FT

River City Nursing & Rehab Center • Jacksonville, FL

6d

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. The nurse has no formal supervisory responsibility but may direct CNAs, PCAs, and/or RAs during a shift.

The position requires an associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing, or equivalent, and a Florida Registered Nurse license in good standing. CPR certification must be attained and maintained within 90 days after hire. Applicable state background-check standards must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.

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 state background-check standards under Florida Statutes Chapters 435 and 408.809 and Florida Administrative Code 59A-35.090.
• Knowledge of medical principles, including symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health care.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Knowledge of therapy methods and procedures.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Critical-thinking and complex problem-solving skills.
• Customer service skills and ability to observe 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 standing and walking frequently; lifting and carrying up to 35 pounds frequently and up to 75 pounds occasionally; and moving or transporting carts weighing over 100 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, note changes, and pursue more-specific investigations as needed.
• Identify abnormal diagnostic data, report it to physicians and other care team members, and incorporate it into nursing care plans.
• Develop and review care plans for assigned residents before the end of duty time, ensuring incoming staff have adequate information to provide care.
• Include residents and their families in care planning, prioritization, and goal setting.
• Use care plans to provide safe, therapeutic care and communicate with residents, families, and the health care team about care goals.
• Accept accountability for the clinical care of assigned residents, including supervision of nonprofessional personnel.
• Evaluate and document residents’ responses to nursing care in care plans and medical records.
• Participate in peer review as appropriate.
• Maintain professional growth through current reading, educational programs, and unit conferences.
• Support nursing care standards by following policies and procedures.
• Promote resident safety through adherence to protocols, communication, and observation of residents, equipment, and environmental conditions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree