Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

Job Description

Shore Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center in Rockland is looking for per diem Registered Nurses!

Weekly pay ranges from $42 to $47 an hour, including differentials. Evenings, overnights, and weekends come with shift differentials.

You provide direct nursing care to residents and supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by the nursing assistants to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.
Education and Experience:

• Must possess a nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing or college.

• Must be CPR certified.

• Must have a current and active RN license in the state or be in the process of obtaining one.

• New graduates welcome!

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Meet the nursing and rehabilitation needs of each resident.

• Maintain current resident care plans on all residents under his/her care.

• Renders and/or assists with complete nursing care, treatments, dressings, and other physician orders.

• Transcribe physician’s orders promptly and accurately.

• Review patient records daily to ensure accuracy and completeness.

• Document comprehensive and complete nursing notes.

• Visit each resident daily to evaluate resident needs.

• Maintain accurate awareness of residents on the alert list.

• Document and report any unusual or significant findings; contact the physician when necessary.

• Administer medication according to procedure.

• Maintain an accurate and safe control of all drugs for which he/she is responsible.

• Initiate any and all emergency procedures as necessary.

• Complies with facility Privacy Practices Policies and Procedures and protects residents’ individual health information.

• Other duties assigned by Director of Nursing and other managerial team members.

Specific Requirements:

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actions.

• 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 professional and non-professional personnel.

• Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care.

Benefits:

• Competitive and Weekly Pay

• Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees

• Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees

• Career Advancement Opportunities

• Exclusive Employer Discount Program

Available for Eligible Team Members:

• Employer Paid Life Insurance

• 401(k) with Employer Match

• Vacation and Personal Time

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals are encouraged to apply. Athena Health Care Systems and its managed facilities/agencies follow federal and state guidelines regarding staff vaccinations. Our policy requires all staff to be up to date with COVID and flu vaccinations, or acknowledge a declination of the vaccination(s).