RN - Day

Job Title

12-hour shifts from 6:00 am to 6:30 pm (Day Shift), Full Time (36-40 hours per week). Candidates will work 36 hours the first week and 40 hours the next week (alternating weeks).

Responsibilities

• Administer medication and perform treatments on an assigned unit as ordered by the physician and within the scope of the license.
• Receive and deliver a variety of information regarding residents' medical, social, functional, and other needs.
• Participate in the receiving and giving of shift reports.
• Communicate with residents, family, and staff to ensure residents receive appropriate care from the interdisciplinary team.
• Perform the initial admission nursing assessment on newly admitted residents; assist with the development of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments, ongoing quarterly reviews, and care plans.
• Maintain appropriate clinical and administrative documentation regarding diagnosis, assessments, treatment, and summary of client progress.
• Lead and provide limited supervision of subordinate staff and assist as needed with direct resident care for the completion of Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) including bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, personal hygiene, and mobility.
• Conduct and participate in in-service training and staff development programs for regularly employed staff and perform other duties as assigned.
• Utilize AMS concepts and tools for problem-solving and continuous work/process improvements and efficiency.

Knowledge and Skills

• Gerontological/geriatric nursing theory and practices.
• Understanding of residents' condition and changing medical/physical/psychological care needs.
• Knowledge of the effects of the aging process.
• Familiarity with practices and procedures of team nursing.
• Experience in developing treatment plans for resident/patient care.
• Knowledge of pharmacology and medicines.
• Understanding of federal, state, and agency laws, rules, and regulations governing general professional nursing practices and the security and control of medical supplies and medications.
• Proficiency in professional nursing methods and techniques.
• Ability to observe and assess behavior and progress of patients.
• Skill in applying and interpreting state and agency laws and regulations governing geriatric nursing practices.
• Competence in developing and carrying out patient care plans within a team nursing concept.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal relationship-building skills.
• Ability to learn, implement, and monitor AMS methods and to use AMS concepts and tools for problem-solving and continuous work/process improvement and efficiency.

Selective Preference(s)

• Open to recent graduates and those with less than 1 year of experience in skilled nursing facilities or long-term care experience.