Registered Nurse

Pikeville Nursing and RehabWe provide upmost quality of life, restorative, medical, and rehabilitation services for our residents. Our nurses are responsible for the plan of care, clinical assessments, safety, and coordination of care.Position Summary:The primary purpose of this position is to provide direct nursing care to the residents, and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants. Such supervision must be in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator, the Medical Director, and the Director of Nursing Services or Nurse Supervisor, to ensure that the highest degree of quality of care is maintained at all times.QualificationsThis position requires a current valid Licensed Nurse issued in the state where the person will practice, and the candidate must be a graduate of an approved school of nursing.Must have thorough knowledge of nursing, techniques, and practices.Must have a thorough knowledge of the specialized procedures applied, and equipment used, in the assigned unit.Must be able to demonstrate leadership and organizational skills, and provide positive attitude, direction, and discipline for the nursing staff.Up-to-date physical assessment skills and comprehensive knowledge of nursing principles are required.Must be CPR certified.Recent experience in geriatric or rehabilitative nursing and experience preferred.BenefitsCompetitive payHealth InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceLife InsuranceFlexible SchedulePaid Time Off (PTO)401k Plan