RN/LPN Day/Night Shifts

Full-time positions available with day or night shifts (6:00 PM–6:00 AM or 6:00 AM–6:00 PM). Full-time employees are eligible for benefits.

About the role

We believe that nursing is a work of the heart. To provide the best resident care, we promote a culture that is both employee and patient based. We build on trust, compassion and strong communication. We reward our employees with competitive wages, raises and bonuses.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the delivery of efficient and effective nursing care while achieving positive clinical outcomes and resident/family satisfaction in accordance with accepted standards of practice, state and federal regulations, and licensing requirements.
• Operate within the scope of practice defined by the state Nurse Practice Act.
• Direct nursing care during assigned shift, including staff assignments, mentoring and educating nursing personnel, and collaborating with physicians and other medical professionals.
• Conduct daily nursing functions in accordance with Company, State, Federal, and local rules, regulations, and guidelines.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents with documentation regarding care and service provided.
• Participate in the orientation of new residents/family members to the facility.
• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) as scheduled.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality, positive clinical outcomes, and resident/family satisfaction during shift.
• Serve as a resource to all staff within the facility regarding the quality of services provided.
• Administer medications and treatments timely and according to facility policy; demonstrate ability to receive, transcribe, and carry out physician orders, if allowed by Nurse Practice Act.
• Effectively manage nursing personnel on shift to limit use of overtime and agency personnel.
• Assess the work performance of nursing staff as it relates to unit standards of care and goals.
• Conduct unit huddles to promote communication programs and provide updates to Director of Nursing (DON).
• Participate in shift-to-shift communication between incoming and outgoing nursing staff.
• Coordinate shift assignments, resident assignments, rest and meal breaks for Certified Nurse’s Aides.
• Collaborate with other departments to provide timely, effective care consistent with individual’s needs, choices, and preferences.
• Assume nursing administrative responsibilities of the center for weekend and holiday coverage as requested.
• Stay and work beyond scheduled shift if needed to meet state staffing requirements and/or needs of residents.
• Ensure timely and accurate compliance of the MDS process and that it reflects the resident’s plan of care.
• Ensure Point Click Care (PCC) is utilized according to company process.
• Ensure physician orders are followed as prescribed.
• Carry out medication management to ensure adequate supplies and that all medications are handled in accordance with company policy.
• Promptly notify resident’s attending physician and family or responsible party of any significant change in the resident’s health condition.
• Ensure complete and prompt reporting of incidents, accidents, and adverse events to Administrator and Director of Nursing.
• Ensure resident’s accident/incident, adverse event, and grievances/concerns are fully documented, investigated, reported, and addressed in accordance with company policies and Federal/State rules and regulations.
• Investigate resident/family complaints and take appropriate actions to bring to resolution.
• Demonstrate knowledge and appropriate use of the Company Infection Control Manual.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of care interventions, identify problems and trends, and develop alternative interventions.
• Perform other duties, responsibilities, and activities as assigned or required.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved Licensed Vocational program and licensed in the state of practice.
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility preferred.
• Current BLS/CPR certification (required for all Skilled Nursing Facilities; Assisted Living Facilities as required by state).

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance