Registered Nurse (RN)

Registered Nurse (RN)

The Highlands at Wyomissing is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team, where you'll play a key role in providing compassionate, high-quality care while supervising staff and supporting resident well-being. Ideal candidates bring clinical expertise, leadership skills, and a genuine passion for caring for senior adults across all levels of care. Rotating weekends and night shifts are highly desired, offering an excellent opportunity for motivated RNs looking for flexibility and meaningful impact in a supportive, resident-focused community.

The Registered Nurse (RN) delivers high-quality, compassionate nursing care through both direct and indirect services, including medication administration, treatment implementation, and documentation. This position is responsible for the coordination, oversight, and support of resident care within an assigned hall or unit. The RN monitors, guides, and evaluates the performance of Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs), ensuring adherence to professional standards and regulatory requirements. In collaboration with interdisciplinary team members, the RN conducts comprehensive resident assessments and develops individualized care plans that promote wellness, safety, and dignity. Additionally, the RN contributes to the onboarding, training, evaluation, and disciplinary processes for subordinate nursing staff.

The content of this job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work expectations performed by incumbents in this classification. All activities are completed in accord with the Core Focus, 10-Year Target, Core Values of the Company, following all policies, procedures, Equal Employment Opportunity laws, confidentiality, and other Federal, State and Local laws and regulations, as appropriate.

Essential Functions/Duties:

• Resident Assessment & Care Planning
• Medication & Treatment Administration
• Supervision & Team Leadership
• Resident Support & Advocacy
• Safety, Compliance, & Infection Control
• Documentation & Communication
• Professional Development

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Patience, sensitivity, kindness and aptitude for working with elderly and/or cognitively impaired individuals.
• Demonstrated flexibility in adjusting to residents/clients' specific needs and situations
• Ability to maintain accurate records and produce effective documentation
• Ability to adapt to changing needs
• Strong follow-up skills and ability to work with little or no supervision, exhibiting strong proactive and efficient work ethic
• Comfortable and agile working with technology; Proficient in MS Office and other applications
• Experience in and the ability to drive a performance-based culture
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment, with competing priorities and deadlines
• Strong analytical, assessment, and problem-solving capabilities
• Strong relationship building and influencing skills
• Demonstrated interpersonal communication skills, verbal and written

Supervisory Responsibility:

• The Registered Nurse provides direct supervision and oversight to Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs), ensuring quality care delivery, accurate documentation, and adherence to care protocols. The RN also serves as a clinical resource and role model, supporting LPN and CNA performance through coaching, collaboration, and accountability.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High school Diploma or GED (Required)
• 1-3 years nursing experience
• 1-3 years' experience in a role with supervisory responsibilities (Preferred)
• PA Registered Nurse License (Required)
• CPR Certification (Required)
• First Aid Certification (Required)
• Completion of the Highlands Hearthstone Ambassador training within 30 days of employment (Required)

Work Authorization/Security Clearances:

• Medical Screening
• Criminal History Clearance
• FBI Fingerprint Clearance (Only required if you have not lived in PA for the last 2 years)
• Immigration and naturalization (I-9) Clearance

Physical Requirements and Physical Demands:

Hearing: Adequate to perform job duties in person and over the telephone. Speaking: Must communicate clearly in person and over the telephone. Writing: Must be able to accurately document pertinent information either by writing or typing. Vision: Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens. Continuously within shift (67-100%): Walking, Standing Frequently within shift (34-66%): Sitting Occasionally within shift (1-33%): Crouching, Squatting, Crawling, Kneeling, Pulling from floor level up, Reaching above head, Reaching above shoulder, Bending, Pulling with force, Push/Pull (up to 350 lbs.), Lift from floor level up, Lift from waist level up, Lift above shoulders/head, Lifting 50 lbs. maximum and occasionally lifting and/or carrying objects, Lifting 25 lbs. maximum and frequently and/or carrying objects weighing up to 25 lbs. Ability to lift, push, and pull with assistance (mechanical or co-worker) the weight of the average resident specific to the department.

Safety Hazards and Physical Environment:

May be exposed to blood-borne pathogens - High Risk May be exposed to communicable diseases May be exposed to high noise levels May be exposed to moving mechanical parts May be exposed to potential electrical shock May be exposed to toxic, caustic, chemicals, and/or detergents May perform emergency care May be exposed to rare occasions during which it is necessary to interact with a resident exhibiting aggressive behavior.

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