Registered Nurse

Base Pay $30.00 - $39.58 / Hour Employee Type Non-Exempt - FT SUMMARY Supervises and coordinates nursing care and services provided to residents on an assigned unit. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Note: Other duties may be assigned Ensure high-quality resident care on assigned floor by: Administering medications and treatments as ordered and assessing effectiveness. Making regular rounds to assess conditions and needs; observing staff performance in care activities. Assigning, directing, and supervising Nursing Assistants in resident care following the plan of care. Directing and supervising Nursing Assistants in delivery and documentation of Restorative Nursing Programs. Delivering and documenting Restorative Nursing Programs within Licensed Nurse scope. Arranging for adequate supplies and properly functioning equipment. Maintaining policies, procedures, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control, and other regulatory requirements. Participating in regularly scheduled Care Conferences and documenting timely and accurately in clinical records. Identifying resident problems and needs, setting goals, interventions, and updating care plans. Completing or assisting with unfinished activities from previous shifts. Accompanying physicians on rounds. Notifying physicians, family, and Care Team members of changes in resident condition. Investigating and resolving resident and family complaints; reporting abuse or neglect issues immediately to Director of Nursing or Administrator. Calling physicians and handling referrals to consultants. Encouraging rehab/restorative programs to improve resident functioning. Coaching, teaching, counseling, and disciplining Nursing Assistants as needed. Resolving problems and reporting unresolved issues to appropriate personnel. Assisting with orientation of new nursing staff. Evaluating Nursing Assistants’ performance regularly. Enhance professional growth by: Attending mandatory facility in-services. Seeking education relevant to long-term care. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Directly supervise 2–7 employees on the nursing unit. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints, and resolving problems in line with organizational policies and laws. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must meet all essential duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, correspondence, and manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the public. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to calculate proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Knowledge of algebra and geometry. Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. REASONING ABILITY Ability to solve practical problems and handle a variety of concrete variables where limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Regularly required to stand, walk, talk, hear, use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch; frequently sit, climb, or balance. Must regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds. Requires close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT Noise level usually moderate. Frequent exposure to bloodborne pathogens and occasional exposure to combative residents. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. ADA COMPLIANCE We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to ensure equal opportunity and access for all applicants. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process, please let us know. PRIVACY UNDERSTANDING Employees may encounter private written and oral information. Highest discretion is required. Resident information must only be shared with authorized persons involved in their care. Employees complete annual compliance training and follow the code of conduct. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Directly supervise 2–7 employees on the nursing unit. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints, and resolving problems in line with organizational policies and laws. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must meet all essential duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, correspondence, and manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the public. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to calculate proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Knowledge of algebra and geometry. Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. REASONING ABILITY Ability to solve practical problems and handle a variety of concrete variables where limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Regularly required to stand, walk, talk, hear, use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch; frequently sit, climb, or balance. Must regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds. Requires close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT Noise level usually moderate. Frequent exposure to bloodborne pathogens and occasional exposure to combative residents. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Summary Supervises and coordinates nursing care and services provided to residents on an assigned unit. #J-18808-Ljbffr