Registered Nurse - PD v

About the role

Join an innovative, patient-focused culture dedicated to improving the health and quality of life for the population we serve. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and communities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all clinical staff and personnel from other departments during specified shifts.
• Assist the Director of Nursing in directing and supervising Nursing Services related to resident care.
• Serve as staffing coordinator for your shift.
• Evaluate and direct nursing care for residents, ensuring constant availability to nurses in charge of various units and awareness of resident condition changes.
• Integrate the philosophy and objectives of the Nursing Home and Nursing Department into the management of nursing on all units.
• Assume responsibility for staffing Nursing Services on the 3-11 and 11-7 shifts.
• Determine quality of nursing care by observing residents, reviewing charts, care plans, and communicating with staff and physicians.
• Assist the Charge Nurse in assessing needs, identifying nursing diagnoses based on histories, and addressing nursing problems and solutions.
• Participate in nursing care committees as recommended by the Director of Nursing.
• Assist with writing periodic evaluations and discussing individual goals with supervisors and charge nurses.
• Work closely with the In-Service Director to provide programs suitable for geriatric care.
• Report problems within Nursing to the Director of Nursing with suggested solutions.
• Ensure continuity of care for all residents across three shifts and report to the Director of Nursing.
• Maintain standards of care for each resident in the Nursing Home.
• Correlate nursing plans with medical plans by reviewing written plans and checking orders.
• Interpret care to residents, families, nursing staff, and other nursing home personnel.
• Participate in resident teaching programs and in writing guidelines for care plans, policies, and procedures.
• Discuss administrative and nursing care problems with other Nursing Home Supervisors and the Director of Nursing.
• Stay informed of new medical and nursing measures related to resident needs.
• Maintain an environment conducive to providing quality care.
• Make rounds to observe the effectiveness of care and institute immediate changes as necessary.
• Cooperate with attending physicians during their visits.
• Provide care to residents requiring nursing judgment and skill.
• Demonstrate new nursing techniques.
• Maintain a system for communication of nursing care information.
• Participate in nursing care committees and maintain adequate records.
• Report nursing care information to other Nursing Home Supervisors and the Director of Nursing.
• Use the Nursing Care Plan as a guide for reports, rounds, and conferences.
• Share information with other professional disciplines, facility departments, and community agencies.
• Suggest areas for study and participate in nursing research.
• Assume responsibility for teaching related to planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care.
• Assist with staffing other shifts as needed due to call-ins.
• Assign personnel to the nursing team based on resident needs and worker competence.
• Identify problems in nursing care and assist the team in personnel assignment.
• Report staffing needs to the Director of Nursing.
• Participate in orienting programs and in-service programs.
• Supervise and counsel personnel assigned to your shift.
• Create and maintain a working climate conducive to producing quality care.
• Respect individuals for their abilities, knowledge, and skills.
• Plan opportunities for growth and development.
• Guide working relationships within the unit with residents, families, visitors, nursing personnel, medical staff, hospital departments, and community representatives.
• Support personnel policies and recommend changes to the Director of Nursing.
• Keep personnel informed of changes and maintain an effective communication system.
• Interpret new, current, and standing policies posted on bulletin boards on units.
• Review critical incidents and discuss them with the Director of Nursing and other Supervisors, then interpret to staff.
• Write periodic evaluations and discuss strengths and weaknesses with personnel.
• Report personnel problems to the Director of Nursing.
• Complete incident reports, review reports, and co-sign for all staff members.
• Stay abreast of new developments in management and suggest changes to the Director of Nursing.
• Attend all required in-services and follow department and facility policies and procedures, including the use of protective equipment.
• Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent resident care and employee information, adhering to HIPAA and HIV regulations.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing and currently licensed by the State of New York.
• All RNs hired who do not currently hold a BSN will be expected to enroll in a bachelor’s prepared nursing program within 4 years of hire. BSN must be completed within 10 years. RNs licensed on or before 12/19/17 are exempt from this requirement.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a staff RN (preferred).
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a nursing supervisor (preferred).
• Current NYS License as a Registered Nurse (required).
• BLS Certification (required).

Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Analysis & Evaluation
• Clinical Skills
• Coaching
• Multi-Tasking
• Interacting with People
• Maintain Confidentiality
• Planning
• Team Building

Physical Requirements

• Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.
• Occasional balancing, climbing, crouching, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, stooping.
• Frequent grasping.
• Constant typing/clerical/dexterity, hearing, repetitive motion, seeing/monitor/computer use, standing, talking, visual acuity (color, depth, perception), walking, fit testing.

Hazards

• Occasional radiation/radiant energy.
• Frequent exposure to bodily fluids/bloodborne pathogens.

Working Conditions

• Frequent noise and odors.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Benefits

• Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and disability protection.
• Retirement benefits including an employer match.
• Additional benefits may vary by location and/or position.

Pay

Salary is based on qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.

Pay Range: USD $45.76/Hr.