Registered Nurse RN

Urgently hiring for the NOC shift with weekend availability

POSITION SUMMARY   

The purpose of your job position is to supervise the day-to-day activities of the facility during your shift in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards that govern the facility and as directed by your management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

•         Admitting, transferring and discharging residents

•         Assessment and development of resident care plans

•         Ensuring that all resident care rooms and treatment areas are clean and safe

•         Maintaining medicine supply room well stocked

•         Monitoring nursing staff to ensure they are complying with resident's care plan

•         Checking that staff wear and/or use safety equipment and supplies when providing resident care

•         Ensuring that nursing staff follow established hand washing and hygiene procedures

•         Passing out medications when needed

•         Making rounds with physicians as requested

•         Abiding with all facility policies and procedures including not disclosing user ID codes and passwords

•         Following Infection and Control policies

•         Conducting fire safety and disaster preparedness drills as required

•         Completing accidents/incident reports as required

•         Attending meetings and serving on committees

•         Complying with annual facility in-service training programs

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies these are the only duties you will be required to perform as directed by management. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

REQUIREMENTS   

Education / Licensure  

        Nursing Degree from accredited school or college

        Valid RN license in good standing

        Valid CPR and BLS card

Qualifications / Experience   

        Minimum of 1-year supervisory experience in a skilled nursing facility 

        Must be able to speak, read, write and comprehend the English language

        Ability to use computer or tablet to enter resident data 

Working Conditions  

        May encounter frequent interruptions

        May be involved with residents, family and government agencies

        May be requested to work beyond scheduled working hours at times

        Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post disaster, etc.)

        May be subjected to odors, dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoking or air contaminants

        May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses

        May be exposed to or handle hazardous chemicals

Physical Requirements   

        Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day

        Working throughout the nursing areas

        Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds. Lifting more weight up to 100 pounds requires assistance

        Ability to read fine print on tablet, progress notes and/or medical labels