Lead Nurse - Resident Care Leader with Flexible Benefits

Shaker Place Rehabilitation & Nursing Center; Shakers (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site daycare

Free bus pass

Experience-based pay and shift differ

New York State Pension

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

Paid time off

529 college savings plan

Flexible spending account

Job summary

Shaker Place Rehabilitation & Nursing Center seeks a head nurse to uphold high standards of professional nursing on a resident care unit around the clock. The role emphasizes care planning, assessment, and supervision under supervision of the supervising nurse.

Responsibilities include developing care plans, guiding staff, coordinating with medical teams, and maintaining resident records. Eligibility for NY RN license is required, with competitive benefits for eligible personnel.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a registered professional nurse.
• One year of experience as a registered professional nurse and five years of experience as a licensed practical nurse with charge nurse responsibilities.
• One year of experience as a registered professional nurse and three years of experience as a licensed practical nurse in a residential health care facility.
• Eligibility for a license issued by the State of New York to practice as a registered professional nurse.

Responsibilities

• Assess resident nursing care needs, develop and carry out a nursing care plan and evaluate its effectiveness.
• Assist nursing administration in establishing and implementing resident care policies within an assigned unit.
• Recommend appropriate staffing needed to carry out resident care.
• Explain resident care being given to the resident and family.
• React to emergency situations and arrange transfer to the hospital when warranted.
• Instruct assigned staff in providing resident care.
• Work with medical staff in care and treatment of residents.
• Maintain residents care records.
• Orient new personnel and assist in-service programs.
• Coordinate activities of subordinates in care of residents and administration of medications and treatments.
• Maintain an assortment of medical equipment needed in resident care.
• Evaluate nursing staff of the unit.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Care plan development

Staff supervision

Emergency response

Resident care assessment

Education

RN license

Job description

Shaker Place Rehabilitation & Nursing Center seeks a head nurse to uphold high standards of professional nursing on a resident care unit around the clock. The role emphasizes care planning, assessment, and supervision under supervision of the supervising nurse.

Responsibilities include developing care plans, guiding staff, coordinating with medical teams, and maintaining resident records. Eligibility for NY RN license is required, with competitive benefits for eligible personnel.