RN Specialist

About the Role

Provides comprehensive nursing care by assessing residents' health, educational, and environmental needs, and developing dynamic, interdisciplinary care plans. Communicates significant changes to the team, documents assessments and interventions accurately, and ensures timely implementation of nursing orders, treatments, and medication administration. Utilizes critical thinking to address residents' changing conditions, maintains professionalism during crises, and monitors care effectiveness. Supports residents with ADLs, responds to call lights, and stays current with nursing practices through ongoing education. May perform additional duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents' health status upon admission and ongoing
• Develop, review, and revise individualized care plans
• Communicate effectively with interdisciplinary team, residents, and families
• Ensure safe administration of treatments, medications, and IVs
• Document all care activities accurately and timely
• Use critical thinking to respond to changes in condition and notify physicians appropriately
• Monitor care delivery and address issues using QAPI processes
• Assist with resident care, including ADLs and responding to call lights
• Maintain professional growth through ongoing education and policy adherence

Requirements

• Licensed RN with graduation from an accredited nursing program
• Current RN license in the state of employment
• CPR/AED certification required or willing to obtain within six months
• Critical thinking, excellent communication, and time management skills
• Physical ability to stand, walk, lift, and assist residents and equipment safely
• Manual dexterity and visual acuity for documentation and patient care

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in long-term care setting