Registered Nurse (RN) - Weekend Warrior

About the role

The Registered Nurse (RN) at River of Life Care Center is responsible for planning, coordinating, and providing comprehensive nursing care for residents. This position also involves supervising and guiding clinical staff members, administering medications, and ensuring the efficient use of resources.

Responsibilities

• Initiates and leads team conferences in developing individualized nursing care plans.
• Affirms and documents the resident’s condition and nursing needs accurately and promptly.
• Assigns nursing care to team members according to the resident's needs and their capabilities and qualifications.
• Supervises, directs, and evaluates LPNs, LVNs, and CNAs.
• Administers medications, starts IVs, and performs treatments for assigned residents, documenting these actions as required by the company, local, state, and federal rules and regulations.
• Participates in orientation and in-service training for personnel.
• Assists physicians with special tests and procedures within the scope of the state-specific Nursing Practice Act.
• Ensures that supplies are utilized economically and that equipment is clean and maintained in a safe manner.
• Reports and records pertinent observations and reactions regarding residents.
• Collaborates with other departments to coordinate nursing care for residents during scheduled therapy or procedures.
• Interviews applicants and recommends hires.
• Participates in counseling, disciplinary action, and termination of staff, to the extent permitted by the state practice act.
• Schedules and directs the nursing staff to the extent permitted by the state practice act.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited RN school of nursing.
• Valid RN license in the state employed.
• Valid CPR certification.
• One year of nursing experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Skilled in directing and motivating the workforce.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
• Knowledge of training techniques for clinical staff.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Skills

• Skilled in directing and motivating the workforce.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
• Knowledge of training techniques for clinical staff.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Benefits

• Medical benefits through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• Dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance options through leading insurance providers.
• Benefits Concierge for internal assistance in understanding and utilizing your benefit options.
• Pet insurance options available.
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment options for education assistance.
• Retirement savings with 401K, HSA, and FSA options.
• Unlimited referral bonuses.

Pay

Starting wages range from $35-$48.17 per hour, with a $8/hr weekend warrior program included in the wage calculation. Flexible pay options are available through UKG Wallet.

Schedule

Weekend warrior status offers additional compensation for working weekends.