Registered Nurse (RN) - Assisted Living/Skilled Nursing- Pick Your Own Schedule - $30-45/hr with Bonuses

About the role

KARE is revolutionizing the caregiving industry by allowing licensed RNs to work flexible schedules and earn extra income. Shifts start soon in Jackson.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the individual service plan is followed
• Administer or supervise treatments prescribed by physician
• Make meaningful rounds to all residents, utilizing service plans
• Document acute episodes or significant changes in resident status
• Work with Activity Director, DON, and Nurse Aides in carrying out the activities program
• Handle the preparation and administration of prescribed medications
• Order all new medications and refills
• Administer all medications and chart
• Supervise serving of prescribed diets and fluid intake
• Report persistent unresolved problems to the physician and/or DON or appropriate discipline
• Timely and accurately prepare incident reports
• Timely and accurately complete admission assessments and appropriate discharge documentation
• Supervise residents who self-administer medication while following community and regulatory guidelines
• Provide assistance as needed with medication reminders, bathing, grooming, dressing, escort service, and other activities of daily living
• Provide emotional and social support to residents
• Inform supervisor of any resident issues or concerns
• Respect and encourage the independence and dignity of the residents
• Respect residents’ confidentiality
• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, visitors, families, and co-workers
• Adhere to all policies and procedures of the Community
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Skills/Educational Requirements

• A High School Diploma or General Education Degree
• One to three months related experience and/or training
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• RN license
• Knowledge of general nursing theory and practice
• Knowledge of principles and methods involved in in-service instruction of nursing and auxiliary personnel
• Familiarity with medical diagnoses, procedures, and accepted medical treatment patterns
• Knowledge of procedures and techniques necessary to administer medication and treatment as prescribed by physician
• Ability to lift at least 51 lbs on a regular basis
• Proficient working knowledge and ability to accurately and timely operate and perform computer related tasks with specific equipment and software applications
• Read, write, speak and understand the English language