PRN Registered Nurse

Riverside Health; Smithfield (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Nursing Center of Thomaston in Smithfield, Virginia, is seeking a qualified RN/LPN to join the nursing team. The role involves coordinating resident care under the Director of Nursing, assigning duties, and ensuring quality outcomes for residents and families.

The position requires an RN license in Virginia upon hire and CPR/BLS certification within 30 days. LTC/AL experience is preferred for staffing and care planning responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Virginia upon hire.
• CPR/BLS certification required within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Assigns duties to professional and non-professional staff according to education, training, policy and resident need.
• Develops, implements and evaluates resident plans of care; communicates plan of care to providers, residents, families and staff; documents changes in condition.
• Respects resident choices within safety and dignity, following facility policies on privacy and dignity.

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) License - Virginia

CPR/BLS Certification

Job description

Hiring Range

$33.00 - $66.00/Hourly Actual pay is determined by program, work commitment and business needs

Smithfield, Virginia

Hiring Range

$33.00 - $66.00/Hourly Actual pay is determined by program, work commitment and business needs

Overview

Works under the direction of the Director of Nursing and Assistant Director of Nursing, as applicable. Assesses, plans, implements, and executes delivery of resident care and directs all activities in order to provide quality service to assure positive resident outcomes. Maintains close contact with residents, families and staff while coordinating nursing services with all other disciplines.

What You Will Do

• Assigns duties to professional and non-professional staff according to education, training, policy and resident need. Engages team members for optimal performance and addresses performance as needed to assure quality resident care is delivered.
• Develops, implements and evaluates resident plans of care. Communicates plan of care to providers, residents, families and staff. Identifies changes in condition with proper documentation following the Interact process. Demonstrates consistent follow through for positive resident outcomes. Utilizes good judgment and specialized skills. Demonstrates the ability to manage a typical nursing unit.
• Allows resident choices within limits of capability considering safety /dignity issues and follows policies and procedures of facility to include resident privacy and dignity.

Qualifications

Experience

• Less than 1 year 6 Months Long Term Care (LTC) Experience (Required)
• 2 years LPN Experience in a Long Term Care (LTC) or Assisted Living (AL) Setting (Preferred)
• 1 year RN Experience (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Upon Hire(Required)
• CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 Days(Required)

Other Requirements

• Weekend Shifts
• Irregular Shifts