RN- Bel Vista Healthcare PM Shift PT

PACS

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN assists the Director of Nursing Services with the day-to-day operation and oversight of nursing services in a long-term care facility. The role supports quality resident care, regulatory compliance, staff supervision, care planning, staff development, safety, infection control, and the effective management of nursing equipment and supplies. The RN may provide direct nursing care and is responsible for administrative and clinical duties during the assigned shift. The position requires a current, active, unencumbered state RN license and CPR certification.

Requirements

Nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
Training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.
Two or more years of experience; long-term care facility experience preferred.
Current, unencumbered, active RN license in the state of practice.
Current CPR certification.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English and to read technical procedures and policy manuals.
Ability to apply practical mathematical concepts, including fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
Ability to make independent decisions, solve practical problems, and deal tactfully with residents, families, personnel, visitors, and government agencies.
Leadership and supervisory ability, and ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs, goals, policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and of 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 communicate information about a resident’s condition and to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.
Ability to meet facility health requirements, including medical and physical examination.
Ability to move intermittently during the workday and to push, pull, move, or carry at least 25 pounds to a height of at least five feet and for a distance of at least 50 feet.
Ability to cope with mental and emotional stress and, if needed, use prosthetics to ensure adequate vision and hearing.
Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace.
Must maintain required continuing education and licensure and remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of and experience with PCC.

Responsibilities

Assist the Director of Nursing Services with directing day-to-day nursing activities and maintaining compliance with applicable rules, regulations, guidelines, and facility procedures.
Help develop, maintain, and update nursing policies, procedures, manuals, quality assurance activities, and coordination of nursing services with other resident services.
Prepare reports and recommendations, maintain required records and documentation, and participate in facility surveys and committee meetings as requested.
Support resident admissions, transfers, discharges, discharge planning, care assessments, care plans, and MDS/RAP processes.
Supervise nursing staff during the shift, ensure adequate staffing, assign and delegate duties, conduct rounds, address complaints, and report staffing or performance issues to the Director.
Coordinate resident care with residents, families, physicians, and other care team members; monitor resident condition and notify physicians and next of kin of changes as appropriate.
Provide direct nursing care as needed, including starting IVs, collecting specimens, taking vital signs, monitoring seriously ill residents, and administering or overseeing treatments and medications.
Monitor medication administration, storage, documentation, treatment schedules, resident checks, and compliance with care plans and resident wishes.
Participate in staff training, continuing education, clinical supervision of nurse aide trainees, and employee performance evaluations.
Promote a safe and sanitary workplace by monitoring hygiene, infection control, protective equipment, emergency preparedness, hazardous conditions, and safe equipment use.
Recommend and monitor nursing department supplies and equipment, stock levels, preventive maintenance, and safe operation of equipment.
Maintain confidentiality and information security, and report suspected privacy violations, unauthorized system access, fraud, occupational exposures, and other reportable incidents.
Assist with budget and planning recommendations and maintain communication with residents, families, support departments, medical staff, and community partners.