Registered Nurse - Long Term Care

Schedule

PRN or full-time positions are available.

• 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 appropriate care from the interdisciplinary team.
• Perform initial admission nursing assessments on newly admitted residents; assist with developing Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments, ongoing quarterly reviews, and care plans.
• Maintain clinical and administrative documentation regarding diagnosis, assessments, treatment, and summary of client progress.
• Lead and supervise subordinate staff, assisting as needed with direct resident care, including Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, personal hygiene, and mobility.
• Conduct and participate in in-service training and staff development programs and other duties as assigned.
• Utilize AMS concepts and tools for problem-solving and continuous work/process improvements and efficiency.
• Possess knowledge of gerontological/geriatric nursing theory and practices, residents' conditions, and changing medical/physical/psychological care needs.
• Understand federal, state, and agency laws, rules, and regulations governing professional nursing practices, and the security and control of medical supplies and medications.
• Apply professional nursing methods and techniques, observing and assessing behavior and progress of patients, and developing and carrying out patient care plans within a team nursing concept.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing, and build interpersonal relationships.

Selective Preferences

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

Requirements

• Candidate Resume
• Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card
• 7-year background check including OIG/Client name clearance check
• CPR/BLS Card
• TB Skin Test
• License/Certification for Position: RN
• Skills Assessment Checklist
• Hepatitis B vaccination or declination of offered vaccine
• Competency Tests
• Drug Test
• COVID Vaccines Card