Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

Job Description

Employment Opportunity Statement:

Bedford Care Center is an equal opportunity employer and shall not discriminate against applicants or Employees for race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or any other reasons prohibited by Law.

Job Summary:

Supervises, organizes and directs the work of Nurses and Nurse Aides in Long-Term Care Facility compliant with Company Policies, State, Federal Laws and Regulations ; must be able to plan, organize, and supervise one or more Nursing Units; must have excellent oral and written communication skills and a sincere desire to work with the elderly; must sustain the cooperation of others; must communicate courteously and respectfully with Employees, Residents and others.

Requirements / Qualifications:

RN License in good standing in State of Mississippi; must possess or obtain TB Certification within first year of accepting position; prefer experience in Long-Term Care Nursing Supervision with comprehensive knowledge of Long-Term Care Nursing principles and practices and their relation to medical practices, skills and application; must pass drug screens and have a satisfactory Criminal History Background Check

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Commitment to providing compassionate care to our elders

• Supervises other Nurses and Nurse Aides to coordinate and ensure quality Resident care

• Makes rounds with Physicians and conducts resident rounds daily

• Records and monitors Residents’ conditions and communicates with Physicians; assists with arranging Residents’ transportation to outside appointments

• Communicates with Staff Development Nurse and assists with orientation when requested

• Monitors and ensures proper use of equipment and supplies

• Monitors daily staffing, consults with DON or Administrator regarding overtime if needed; assigns Nursing staff as needed for proper coverage

• Assists with Employee Accidents/Injuries by providing assessment and treatment as Indicated within the scope of Nursing License

• Uses Documentation Guidelines to provide charting that is timely, informative, and descriptive of care rendered or action taken

• Participates in Resident Assessment and Care Planning process as needed

• Conducts complete Resident Assessment and Nursing History / Physical for new admits, sent to hospital, transfers, re-admits and discharges that occur

• Monitors and/or initiates IV Therapy and IV medication as ordered

• Conducts QA Assessments as assigned; informs DON of any problems or concerns

• Communicates with Employee who receives call-ins for tardiness and absences; intervenes, manages and recommends to Director of Nursing appropriate action to improve tardiness / attendance problems

• Monitors and evaluates Quality of Care provided by Agency Nurses; ensures compliance with Bedford Policies

Excellent Benefits:

Bedford Care Centers offer a comprehensive benefits package to our full time employees. It is our desire to demonstrate to our employees and their families that we value them through the offering of a benefits package that positively contributes to their quality of life. A summary of benefits offered includes:

Paid Time Off (PTO) including:

• Vacation pay

• Paid sick leave

Insurance benefits including:

• Group Health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision Insurance

Other Benefits:

• Holiday Incentive Pay

• Daily Pay – upon your request

• Direct deposit

• Bereavement leave

• Retirement Savings Plan/401K

• Shift Differentials for some nursing positions

• Employee Assistance Program

• Family Medical Leave

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