RN- 12 hr. Shifts Available! Additional Critical Care Pay
Company: Port Charlotte Rehab Center
Location: Port Charlotte
Posted on: June 14, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description$7500 Sign On Bonus Position OverviewProvides
care to residents in accordance with care plan as directed by
physicians orders. Basic Qualifications Education and
Certification: RN degree (ASN minimum) from an accredited college
or nursing school; current RN licensure within the state of
practice; CPR certification required. Skills & Requirements: Must
possess the ability to read, write and speak the English language;
must be involved in health care matters and projects with the
community as needed; must have strong communication and
presentation skills in both group and individual situations; must
be patient, friendly, courteous and respectful to residents in any
situation, including difficult ones; must be able to make
independent decisions when necessary; must have the ability to
follow nursing department guidelines as outlined by the company and
other regulations governing nursing services in a long-term care
facility; must be able to move frequently throughout the workday;
must be able to lift 40 lbs floor to waist; lift 20 lbs waist to
shoulder; lift and carry 40 lbs; and push/pull 40 lbs. Experience:
Minimum one year nursing experience in a long-term care or other
health care setting; geriatrics experience preferred. Working
Conditions Primarily works in an office setting as well as
throughout the nursing department; bends, lifts, sits, stands and
moves frequently throughout the shift; deals with frequent
interruptions and possibly upset residents and family members;
works regularly scheduled shifts in addition to weekends and
holidays and other hours based on resident needs; primary
responsibility is service to the residents but also deals with
visitors, government personnel, etc.; participates in required
continuing education programs; subject to odors, falls, burns and
exposure to infectious diseases, waste, etc., including AIDS and
Hepatitis B viruses. Competencies of Position Professionalism and
Compassion: Reports to work on time and as scheduled; works in
unison with all staff; displays a willingness to help others;
embraces constructive criticism; presents a friendly and
professional attitude; displays genuine care and concern for the
residents and families; remains sensitive to the needs of the
residents; possesses the patience necessary to address questions
and concerns of the residents or families in a respectful manner.
Resident Rights: Promptly reports resident grievances to
supervisors; treats all resident care information with
confidentiality; continuously monitors assigned areas to ensure
residents are treated fairly and with dignity and respect at all
times. Organizational and Communication Skills: Ability to
multi-task and is detail-oriented; possesses the ability to
effectively prioritize matters promptly and appropriately;
understands the importance of follow-up; has the ability to assist
LPNs and CNAs in organizing daily tasks effectively; builds rapport
with residents and families through listening attentively and
effectively following up; able to effectively communicate
individually or as a group; must have the ability to communicate
effectively and respectively with CNAs, LPNs, physicians, families
and residents. Safety Awareness: Follows safety program guidelines;
immediately reports accidents and incidents to supervisors;
identifies unsafe working areas and promptly reports to
supervisors; promotes safety by working as safely and efficiently
as possible; consistently follows infection control and universal
precautions and other guidelines; identifies and corrects or
reports hazardous conditions to supervisors; understands facility
emergency and evacuation protocols.Customer Service: Treats all
residents, families, co-workers, inquiries, referral sources and
supervisors with dignity and respect and takes initiative to exceed
customer expectations; professionally represents the facility, self
and position to visitors and residents; shows genuine concern for
the residents; demonstrates a positive attitude and willingness to
help to all visitors and residents; remains sensitive to all needs
through listening, observing and responding appropriately for the
position held. Leadership Skills: Possesses an approachable
management style; ability to solve problems and treat each
situation fairly; is calming during a crisis situation; ability to
build positive relationships with employees and other managers;
ability to exercise sound judgment; enables and motivates staff and
provides on-going recognition and praise. Essential Job Duties
Successfully delivers basic nursing care to residents under in
accordance with care plans as ordered by a physician. Conducts
on-going assessments of residents to identify care needs and makes
needed revisions to the care plan based on changes in resident
condition. Documents interventions and resident or family education
efforts timely and accurately.Effectively meets all care needs of
the residents through timely completion of assigned
duties.Responsible for a wide variety of nursing administrative
duties. Conducts rounds within the nursing department to ensure
quality care of residents. Accurately documents nursing care notes
in resident charts in a timely manner. Performs medication
administration and IV duties in accordance with the care plan as
ordered by a physician.Monitors progress of the residents and makes
suggestions regarding treatment plans which may further meet their
care needs. Observes resident behavior, vital signs, symptoms,
responses to treatment and reports findings to nursing supervisors.
Reports changes in resident conditions to the nursing supervisors.
Completes resident incident reports upon identifying changes in the
condition of residents.Monitors residents skin to identify the risk
of pressure sores and promptly reports to the nursing
supervisors.Places medication and refill orders with the resident
pharmacies as needed. Takes inventory of narcotics and monitors
emergency kits. Monitors the emotional and physical conditions of
the residents to ensure comfort and safety.Performs shift change
reports with the previous shift nurses and ensures proper follow
up.Understands and follows proper procedures for admission,
transfer and discharge of the residents.May assist in the
recruitment, selection and orientation of qualified team members
for the Nursing Department.Provides expectations and monitors
performance of specific nursing staff. Directs and develops LPNs
and CNAs to ensure the delivery of high quality care and services
in accordance with all laws, regulations and Company guidelines.
Delegates assignments and provides overall supervision to LPNs and
CNAs. Effectively communicates policies and procedures to LPNs,
CNAs, Restorative Aides, residents, families and physicians.
Provides overall supervision for timely responses to call lights;
responds personally as needed.Assists in providing on-the-job
training for new RNs, LPNs and CNAs.Assists in promoting a team
environment through effectively communicating praise and
recognition with the LPNs and CNAs. Monitors schedule adherence of
staff for lunch and rest breaks, beginning and ending of shifts and
overtime.Monitors job performance of LPNs and CNAs and provides
correction as needed. Other Job Duties Monitors resident meal trays
to ensure proper diet is being served. May participate in
development and delivery of in-service training programs.
Participates in facility and department orientation program for new
employees. Assists with communicating new admissions with nursing
staff to ensure rooms are prepared for arrival.Provides direct
nursing care as necessary. Promotes continuity of care through
partnering with other departments (i.e. Rehab). Participates in
discharge planning process. Actively participates in state or
federal survey processes. May assist in performing safety
in-services for nursing staff regarding exposures to blood or body
fluids, infection control, etc. Assists in educating LPNs, RNs and
CNAs on facility policies regarding resident right to refuse
treatments. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit
discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion,
age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected
veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local
laws.
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