Registered Nurse RN PRN

About the role

Richwood Nursing & Rehab is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) to work PRN in Oldham County, LaGrange - Exit 22 From Hwy 71 - Cherrywood Subdivision.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the day-to-day nursing activities of the facility during your tour of duty.
• Ensure assigned Residents are cared for consistently.
• Medication passes and/or treatments are a part of your daily routine, along with supervision of assigned Nursing Staff.
• Periodically review the department’s policies, procedure manuals, job descriptions, etc.
• Make recommendations for revisions to the Director.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required.
• Complete accident/incident reports as necessary.
• Interpret the department’s policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors, and government agencies as required.
• Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary.
• Report problem areas to the Director.
• Ensure that established policies and procedures, including dress codes, are followed by all departmental personnel.
• Review complaints and grievances made or filed by department personnel.
• Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-department personnel, as well as other departments within the facility to ensure that nursing services and activities can be adequately maintained to meet the needs of the residents.
• Keep the Director informed of the status of residents and other related matters through written/oral reports.
• Assist in developing and implementing corrective action.
• Monitor absenteeism to ensure that an adequate number of nursing care personnel are on duty at all times.
• Ensure that departmental disciplinary action is administered fairly and without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, age, sex, religion, handicap, or marital status.
• Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures governing accidents and incidents.
• Ensure that departmental computer workstations left unattended are properly logged off or the password protected automatic screen-saver activates within established facility policy guidelines.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Louisiana.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
• Experience in a long-term care setting preferred.
• Knowledge of long-term care regulations and standards.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic computer skills.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Proficient in using medical software and documentation systems.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.

Benefits

We offer a 401(k) plan with company match. Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).

Pay

Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

PRN schedule to be arranged with the facility.