Schedule · 5 days a week 37.5 - 40 hours per week Respiratory Nurse (RN) We are searching for a highly motivated, flexible, organized, skilled respiratory therapist who has experience in a rehab center and possesses great communication skills to put the “therapy” into respiratory therapy. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, this opportunity can be for you. The position is within a Skilled Nursing facility. As a Post Acute and Long Term Care respiratory therapist, your role would involve providing specialized care and treatment to patients with cardio-pulmonary, respiratory conditions neurological disorders and physical conditions that manifest into respiratory disorders over an extended period. Your primary responsibility would be to assess, provide diagnostic testing, develop treatment plans, and provide treatment to our Skilled Nursing Facility population. Job Description ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 1. Provides patient treatments which meet patient needs and uses current treatment knowledge in accordance with facilities clinical procedures. This includes but is not limited to: · Performing accurate, comprehensive patient evaluations. · Developing an effective plan of treatment and obtaining appropriate approvals from a referring physician. · Communicating with supervisor and interdisciplinary team members regarding patient progress, problems, and treatment plans. · Instructing patient’s families and/or nursing staff in specified follow through programs. · Interviewing patients and families regarding previous level of functioning, lifestyle and current and future expectations for recovery. · Demonstrating knowledge of appropriate resources for problem-solving and clinical best practice. · Evaluating patients within the required timeframe as per facility policies. · Provides patient care as appropriate and necessary, following the position description for the applicable clinical discipline in which licensure or certification is held. 2. Writes accurate, complete, and clear documentation in accordance with the facility’s regulatory, licensing, payor, and accrediting requirements. This includes but is not limited to: · Recording Screens/Resident Needs Reviews, evaluations, daily treatment notes, discharge summaries and walking rounds in accordance with facility Policies and Procedures. · Recording treatment charges accurately and ensuring that documentation is consistent with billing data. · Writing specific, objective documentation that is outcome oriented and details the patient’s needs, potential to benefit from treatment, and progress achieved to date. Includes specific, objective measurable goals. 3 . Consistently demonstrates facility interdisciplinary approach to patient care. This includes but is not limited to: Integrating findings of other members of the interdisciplinary team in treatment assessment and recommendations. Integrating input from patient and family in treatment assessment and recommendations. Preparing for and providing meaningful contributions to the rehab team conferences, patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, family conferences, and caregiver training sessions. Collaborating with and informing facility staff in areas of patient progress. Educating members of the team in areas of expertise. Working with a facility to teach documentation practices which assist the respiratory therapy team. Communicating effectively with discharge planners. 4. Contributes to professional development of self. · Maintaining current professional status and licensure. · Adhering to professional standards of conduct and clinical code of ethics and practice. · Implementing in-services and training. · Maintaining a current body of knowledge in areas of clinical expertise through seminars, professional journals, and peers. · Meeting continuing education requirements of regulatory agencies. 5. Aids in building and maintaining the facility’s reputation as the unparalleled respiratory therapy provider by contribution as a professional member of the staff. · This includes but is not limited to oversight of the following departmental operations: · Consistently demonstrating the facility’s core values by interacting with co-workers, patients and families, with all other persons involved with the patient’s care. · Consistently demonstrating professional standards as outlined in the facility’s Employee Handbook and as communicated by the facility’s management. · Contributing to a positive work team by sharing information, using problem solving methods and accepting new ideas, constructive criticism, or advice from others. · Maintaining close communications within the facility with the director of nursing, nurse managers, and admissions coordinator to assist in development of the respiratory therapy program. · Establishing and maintaining an effective rapport with the facility administrator, MDS, Rehab Director, DON, and medical director. o Demonstrating superior customer service through courtesy, consistent follow-up and positive communication. 6. Demonstrates safe working practices . This includes but is not limited to: Identifying and correcting safety hazards or notifying the facility or the admin so that safety hazards will be immediately remedied. Maintaining work areas in safe and orderly fashion. Maintaining equipment in safe working order by facilitation annual calibration. Using proper body mechanics during treatments of patients and during support activities. Using universal safety precautions. Wearing appropriate protective equipment. QUALIFICATIONS: Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: · Excellent written and verbal communication skills. · Knowledge of the respiratory community. · Skills applicable to clinical discipline. o Knowledge of medical terminology. o Knowledge of respiratory disease and diseases that affect the respiratory system. o Ability to use respiratory therapy equipment. o Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in devising, installing and interpreting rules, regulations, policies, or procedures . o Ability to express ideas and information, clearly, concisely, verbally and writing. o Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, and officials of other departments. · Program development and implementation · Management and administration of therapies as prescribed by a physician and according to the standard procedure. · Preferred experience with the following skilled interventions: o Oxygen weaning therapy o Omni flow – Biofeedback o Group respiratory therapy o Standardized respiratory testing o Aerosol therapy o Incentive Spirometry o Chest physiotherapy o Deep breathing and coughing o Bronchial hygiene therapy o PEP therapy o OPEP therapy o Postal Drainage o Positioning o Oro/Naso-pharyngeal suctioning o Airway clearance/management techniques o Trachea-bronchial suctioning o Tracheostomy care o Spirometry Bedside Testing o CPAP/BIPAP o High-Flow Oxygen o Cardiac Program o Pulmonary Program o 6-minute walk test o 2-minute walk test o Spirometry testing o Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation 10. Education and Experience: · Graduation from an accredited program for Respiratory Therapy preferred · Must possess and maintain a current license in the state of practice as required · Other education and experience may be considered.
Registered Nurse (RN) Unit Manager NOW OFFERING DAILY PAY! Tired of the same old nursing home routine? We are taking a very fresh approach to skilled nursing. We offer frequent employee recognition meals, opportunities for all expense paid resort vacations, advancement opportunity, and free uniforms. The Pearl at Ft. Lauderdale is looking to hire a Full Time Registered Nurse (RN) Unit Manager to join their team. Registered Nurse (RN) Unit Manager Job Description: Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary Day to Day Supervision of Licensed and Non-Licensed staff, including counseling/disciplinary action, evaluations, one-to-one in service, suspension/terminations Maintain an ongoing quality assurance program for the nursing unit Develop methods for coordination of nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the resident’s total regimen of care Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public. Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care. Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel. Registered Nurse (RN) Unit Manager R equirements/Qualifications: Must have a current RN license for the state of practice. 2 years of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, long-term care facility, or other related health care facility preferred Completion of post-secondary education and be able to read, write, and follow oral and written directions. Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance as requires. Related experience at a level necessary to accomplish this position. Must be able to adjust to a flexible schedule to include evenings, nights and weekend work hours. Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, 401k Plan Salary: Highly competitive Benefits: Competitive Wages. Medical, Dental and Vision Available Highly competitive salary Insurance Fringe Benefits Employee Perks KinderCare Discount Plum Benefits (Discounted tickets to destinations and attractions) An Equal Opportunity Employer INDRN IND123
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) The Pearl at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is looking for a talented and hard-working CNA to join their ever-growing team. Today, under new ownership, we are creating an inimitable, revitalizing Rehabilitation Environment to provide the short term patient with a luxurious, five-star experience that meets and exceeds all expectations. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Responsibilities Include: Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (Bathing, feeding, toileting, dressing, etc…) Assist residents with dental care, nail care, hair care, etc… Assure residents are kept dry to avoid breakdown. Bed bound residents need turned and positioned every couple hours. Obtain resident’s current weight when instructed. Serve food trays to residents and documenting food/fluid intake and output in resident’s medical record. Inventory and mark all residents possessions Make resident’s beds and keep room neat and tidy. Maintain confidentiality with resident information. Assure resident privacy at all times. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Qualifications/Requirements: Must possess CNA License in the state of FL. Excellent customer service skills. Previous experience in long term care preferred. Must be in good physical and mental health. Ability to work independently or part of a group. Effectively communicate with others. Pay based on experience $16/hr. An equal opportunity employer IND123 INDCNA INDCNA
Registered Nurse (RN) Risk Manager The Pearl at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is seeking a qualified RN Risk Manager to join our team and change lives. Registered Nurse (RN) Risk Manager Job Description: Ensure compliance with elements of FS 400.147 Coordinate data gathering functions of risk management as well as analyze and draw conclusion from the data gathered. Follow-up and monitoring of plans of correction for identified risk areas. Facilitate prevention programs. Provide input into the continuous development of the risk management program. Ensure compliance with elements of Corporate Compliance program. Registered Nurse (RN) Risk Manager Requirements/Qualifications: RN with valid License and prefer two (2) years’ experience as DON, ADON, or MDS in a long term care center. Completion of post-secondary education and be able to read, write, and follow oral and written directions. Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance as requires. Related experience at a level necessary to accomplish this position. Must be able to adjust to a flexible schedule to include evenings, nights and weekend work hours. An Equal Opportunity Employer INDRN
Staff Development Coordinator/Staff Educator (RN) The Pearl at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is seeking a Staff Development Coordinator/Staff Educator (RN) to join our team. Staff Development Coordinator/Staff Educator (RN) Job Description: Plan, organize, and implement skills training programs/in-services for clinical staff and other departments; Perform orientation classes Develop educational strategies to facilitate quality improvement efforts Coordinate with and utilize community resources in meeting educational and staffing needs Oversee the process for competency evaluation of new employees Recommend progression to permanent employment or extension of orientation/probationary period for new employees Work closely with HR regarding hiring process and new employee files. Staff Development Coordinator/Staff Educator (RN) Requirements/Qualifications: Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and hold a current Registered Professional Nurse’s license in the State of Florida Must possess the ability to make independent decisions and mature judgments. Prior Staff Development/Education experience Preferred. Point Click care preferred Salary Range: Based on education and experience An Equal Opportunity Employer INDRN
