Registered Nurse

REGISTERED NURSE

JOB DESCRIPTION

Status: PER DIEM

Start Date: 12/1/2026

Shift: 7am-3pm

Supervisor: Director of Nursing

Qualifications:

Current licensure as a Registered Nurse by the New Jersey Board of Nursing. Previous experience in a geriatric long-term care facility preferred. Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language required.

Purpose:

The primary purpose of this position is to provide direct nursing care to the residents and to supervise the day to day nursing activities performed by the nursing assistants. Such supervision must be in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern our facility and as may be required by the Director of Nursing, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

Functions:

Ability to follow established standards of nursing practices and to implement facility policies and procedures.

Ability to supervise and evaluate all the direct care and initiate corrective action as necessary.

Ability to direct the day-to-day functions of the nursing staff in accordance with current rules, regulations and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility.

Ability to ensure that all nursing staff comply with the current rules, regulations and guidelines governing the long-term care facility.

Ability to interpret existing policies and procedures to nursing staff, residents, families/sponsors and physicians.

Ability to obtain reports from the off-going shift nurse and record sufficient information to implement appropriate follow-up actions as necessary in coordination with the Director of Nursing.

Ability to provide reports to the on-coming shift nurse which includes sufficient information for follow-up actions as necessary

Ability to conduct rounds at the beginning, during and end of the shift as a part of the shift report to identify any resident problems or concerns.

Ability to identify safety hazards, equipment failure or building problems and initiate corrective actions immediately, including notification to appropriate administrative staff.

Ability to identify resident problems and emergency situations and initiate appropriate measures, including notification to appropriate administrative staff.

Ability to hold and attend staff meetings and in-service programs as assigned and required.

Ability to counsel nursing staff and recommend disciplinary actions, when necessary, to the Director of Nursing.

Ability to participate in the employee evaluation process by providing information on the clinical performance of the nursing staff to the Director of Nursing.

Ability to administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician's orders and accurately document all care provided.

Ability to prepare and administer medications, enteral nutrition and treatments as ordered.

Ability to supervise the application and removal of orthotic devices and postural treatments appropriately.

Ability to notify the physician, when necessary, of changes in the resident's condition, incident/accident, significant weight change, medication errors, medications not available, abnormal laboratory/X-ray results and any other unusual observations.

Ability to assess for injuries resulting from an incident/accident involving residents, employees and visitors and initiate appropriate care as well as proper notification of physician, family/sponsor and supervisor. This included completing incident/accident reports and investigative reports.

Ability to perform charting duties as required in accordance with established charting and documentation policies and procedures including monthly summaries and restorative nursing documentation.

Ability to perform and document the comprehensive assessment (MDS and RAI) on each resident.

Ability to participate in the development of an accurate resident plan of care based on the comprehensive assessment.

Ability to document resident care provided and the resident's response to the individualized plan of care.

Ability to evaluate, review and revise the resident care plan, as necessary and required by regulations.

Ability to listen to resident, family/sponsor or physician's concerns and initiate corrective action and/or report concerns to the Director of Nursing.

Ability to order medications following the guidelines established by the provider pharmacy.

Ability to count controlled drugs and syringes, check emergency kit and exchange keys in accordance with regulations and facility policy/procedures.

Ability to follow through on consultant pharmacy recommendations.

Ability to assume responsibility for the readiness of emergency oxygen and suction equipment.

Ability to report to, and receive from, nursing assistants any changes in resident condition. Ability to explain all pertinent resident care to the nursing assistants.

Ability to identify the appropriate use of restraint devices following OBRA guidelines requiring physician orders, proper documentation and follow-up.

Ability to check the meal trays to ensure proper diet is served and residents are assisted as necessary

Ability to supervise the distribution and acceptance of nourishments and supplemental feedings

(7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. shifts).

Ability to document on the resident medical record on all unstable or recently admitted residents. All entries will include signature and date.

Ability to be responsible for the safety of residents under his/her supervision.

Ability to report to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality.

Ability to conduct self and carry out assigned duties in a professional and cooperative manner.

Ability to consistently work cooperatively with residents, nursing staff, physicians, families/sponsors, consultant personnel, community agencies and ancillary service providers.

Ability to participate in surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies.

Ability to observe all facility policies and procedures, including universal precautions, infection control, fire prevention and safety.

Ability to follow Resident Rights policies at all times. This includes the ability to maintain the confidentiality of resident care and financial information, knocking before entering the resident's room, providing all nursing care in privacy and treating all residents fairly and with kindness, dignity and respect.

Ability to assume accountability for data contained in the employees' handbook.

Ability to perform other related duties as directed by the Director of Nursing.

Ability to assume charge of the Nursing Unit in the absence of the Director of Nursing.

Ability to assume charge of the facility in the absence of the Executive Director, Administrator, Assistant Administrator and the Director of Nursing.

Physical and sensory requirements (with or without the aide of a mechanical device):

Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day.

Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.

Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.

Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel and support agencies.

Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.

Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility.

Must be able to lift and more residents, equipment, supplies, etc. in excess of fifty (50) pounds.

Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents.

Requirements:

• Compliance with applicable health laws and regulations, including but not limited to those relating to COVID-19 and influenza vaccinations.
• Current Licensure as Licensed Practical Nurse by the New Jersey Board of Nursing.
• Previous experience in a Long Term Care Facility preferred
• Ability to speak read and write English.
• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the work day.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position
• Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthesis that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met
• Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
• Must be able to lift and move residents, equipment, supplies, etc. in excess of fifty (50) pounds.