Registered Nurse (RN)

Orchard Rehabilitation and Nursing Center - New Rate: (Starting Rate: $44/hr - Up to $46/hr W/ Shift Diff $48.30/hr) We offer the Following:Premium CompensationGreat Benefits PackageProfessional Growth & StabilityBenefits:401(k)Dental insuranceHealth insurancePaid time offVision insuranceRESPONSIBILITIES:Monitor the daily delivery of nursing care and nursing staff performance as they deliver nursing care to the patients/residents in accordance with established policies and proceduresPlan and conduct shift staff meetings on a regular basis to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas and to assist in the improvement of servicesIdentify problems or potential problems in the delivery of nursing care to residents and implement corrective action immediatelyMake written and oral reports/recommendations to the Director of Nursing as necessaryAssist in developing methods for coordinating nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the resident's total regimen of careBegin investigation of all accidents, including staff interviews, data gathering and report writingInterpret the nursing department's policies and procedures to personnel, resident, visitors, and government agencies as requiredEnsure staff always maintain confidentiality of resident information Develop work assignments and/or assist in completing and performing such tasksDelegate to each Charge Nurse the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary to perform his/her assigned dutiesMake daily rounds of assigned units at a minimum at the beginning and end of the shift, depending upon the activity of the unitsFollow-up on complaints and grievances filed by resident, families, or staff. Take corrective action as needed and make reports to the Director of NursingEnsure that emergency equipment/supply checks are done each shiftEnsure that the resident's environment is maintained in a clean and safe mannerMay make determination of death when necessaryParticipate in the orientation program for new assigned nursing staff to facilitate their assimilation into the workplace within a reasonable time span and to ensure that each staff member understands his/her role, responsibilities and standards of performanceComplete written performance evaluations on the assigned staff following probation and thereafter annually, and when performance dictates the need, complete additional evaluationsInitiate corrective and progressive disciplinary action, as neededEnsure that nursing personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standardsEnsure that all nursing service personnel comply with the policies and procedures, including dress code as set forth in the Nursing Procedure ManualEnsure that an enough nursing staff are scheduled and available for your/next tour of duty to ensure that quality care is maintained, and nursing care needs of the patient/resident are metMonitor time and attendance of nursing personnel and take corrective action as appropriateMake recommendations to the Director of Nursing regarding employee dismissals, transfers etc.Identify learning needs of the nursing staffPlan, schedule and conduct unit-based in-services as needs are identifiedMonitor assigned personnel to ensure that they are following established procedures in the use of equipmentRecommend to the Director of Nursing the equipment and supply needs of the departmentMonitor nursing procedures to ensure that nursing service supplies are used in an efficient manner to avoid wasteEnsure the prompt repair or replacement of medical/nursing equipment when necessaryOversee the nursing care to patients/residents to ensure safe, efficient, and customer-oriented services are always delivered.Inform nursing staff of new admission arrivals and the expected time of arrivalEnsure that rooms are ready for the new admissionVisit resident on report daily to observe and evaluate each resident's physical and emotional statusReview the nurse's notes to ensure that they are informative and descriptive of the nursing care being providedProvide direct nursing care as necessaryStart and restart IV's when ordered and when necessaryEnsure the staff refer to the resident's care plan prior to administering care to the residentAssist the staff nurses in monitoring seriously ill residentEnsure that all nurses on your shift comply with the written procedures for the administration, storage and control of medications and suppliesMonitor medication passes and treatments to ensure compliance with physician orders and facility policyReview medication administration records (MAR) for completeness of information, accuracy in the transcription of physician ordersInspect nursing treatment areas daily, such as clean utility room, to ensure that they are maintained in a clean and safe mannerMeet with family members and resident as needed.Consult with the resident, family, and physician in planning the resident's care, treatment and rehabilitationAssist in arranging transportation for transfers to the hospitalParticipate in the implementation of facility quality improvement program for the nursing service departmentParticipate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested by the Administrator or Director of NursingAttend and actively participate in various committee meetings such as Infection Control, Safety, and Performance Improvement as requestedImplement recommendations from committees as instructed by the Director of NursingPerform Performance Improvement audits as assignedParticipate in and adhere to employee health, safety, security and corporate compliance programs and activitiesParticipate in the implementation and maintenance of the Infection Control program for monitoring and/or reporting communicable and/or infectious diseases among resident and personnelAssist in developing safety standards for the nursing service department as necessaryEnsure that personnel follow the established procedures for the use and disposal of personal protective equipmentReport malfunction of equipment and/or broken furniture immediately to Maintenance DepartmentReceive annual physical including appropriate screening for tuberculosisThe ability to conduct all activities within the resident abuse prevention manualCooperate with investigations regarding employee health, safety, security, and corporate compliance programsReport all accident and incidents to Supervisor immediately upon occurrenceCorrect unsafe or hazardous condition encountered, if unable to correct, report condition to immediate Supervisor upon discoveryConduct all activities within established safety, security and infection control procedures and guidelines Conducts all activities within established corporate compliance policies and proceduresObserve and respond to all standing security precautions, devices, and alerts as they pertain to work and common areaRespond to fire/disaster drills and emergenciesEnsure residents safety in accordance with resident safety program.Follow safety features of the plan of careEnsure that all personnel performing tasks that involve potential exposure have attended the appropriate in-service training prior to performing such tasksEnsure that the assigned nursing personnel follow established infection control procedures when isolation precautions become necessaryEnsure that personnel follow the established procedures for the use and disposal of personal protective equipmentEnsure that all residents are wearing appropriate identification braceletsParticipates in mandatory in-service and job trainingAssist the Director of Staff Development in providing off shift in-services as necessaryAssist in the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) processQUALIFICATIONS:EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred)Current registration and license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state employed inPeripheral IV certificationTwo years of clinical nursing experienceOne-year experience in a management position preferredOne-year experience in geriatrics and subacute populationNew Rate: (Starting Rate: $44/hr - Up to $46/hr W/ Shift Diff $48.30/hr) We are an Equal Opportunity Employer –M/F/D/VACKNOWLEDGEMENTPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All pay rates and bonuses are paid and/ or awarded to employees based on the facilities policy and/ or the CBA, depending on the position.IND123