Rn Jobs in Tacoma, VA

About The Position

Requirements

• Minimum of an ASN degree from an accredited college or university.
• Currently licensed or registered in the applicable state; must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment.
• Two years of supervisory experience in a post-acute care or related setting.
• CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation; certification must remain current during employment.
• Expert knowledge in the field of practice.
• Knowledge of practices and procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in a post-acute care facility.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Proficiency in applicable competency areas, including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, establish benchmarks, and direct nursing department operations and staff.
• Recruit, select, hire, train, evaluate, counsel, and supervise nursing staff.
• Assign appropriate levels of CNAs and LPNs per shift.
• Manage the department budget and operate within budget.
• Direct care provided by nursing staff and perform staff nurse functions as required.
• Liaise with patients, families, and support departments to plan for patient needs.
• Collect, analyze, and manage data.
• Participate in community health matters and projects as appropriate.
• Implement and interpret department programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain professional working relationships with associates and vendors, protect confidential information, and follow company policies and compliance procedures.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
• Assist with patient evacuation.
• Demonstrate dependable attendance, sound judgment, and productive interdisciplinary communication.
• Perform required physical activities during working hours and communicate in English.