Registered Nurse

Topaz Fiscal Services; Edmonton (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Topaz Fiscal Services seeks a registered nurse to oversee resident care, supervise LPNs, L VNs and CNAs, and ensure accurate execution of physicians' orders and treatments. The role involves leading care plan development and collaboration across departments.

The ideal candidate is an experienced RN with strong leadership and communication skills, capable of coordinating multidisciplinary care and maintaining regulatory compliance in a facility setting.

Qualifications

• RN license in good standing with state board.
• Graduate of an accredited RN program.

Responsibilities

• Apply the nursing process to assess and adjust resident care plans.
• Interview applicants and participate in hiring decisions.
• Lead team conferences to develop individualized care plans.
• Administer medications, start IVs, and perform required treatments.
• Ensure supplies are used economically and equipment maintained safely.
• Coordinate care with therapists and other departments.

Skills

Team leadership

Nursing supervision

Interviews and hiring

Clinical decision making

Effective communication

Education

RN license

Accredited RN program

Tools

IV start

Medication administration

Medical equipment handling

Job description

POSITION PURPOSE:

Work with physicians, implementing orders for medications, treatments and special tests. Supervise LPNs, L VNs and CNAs, providing them support in order that they may provide total nursing care for residents.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:

• Utilize the nursing process to assess resident care plans, implement interventions, and evaluate outcomes related to nursing care.
• Interview applicants, recommend hires; participate in counseling to extent permitted by law
• Initiate and lead team conferences to develop individualized nursing care plans; assess and document resident's condition and nursing needs; assign team members who have the capabilities and qualifications to meet resident's needs
• Implement physicians' orders; administer medications, start IVs, perform treatments, procedures and special tests and document treatment as required by company policy and local/state/federal rules and regulations
• Ensure supplies are used economically and equipment is clean and maintained in a safe manner
• Coordinate nursing care of residents scheduled for therapy or procedures by other departments
• Report and record observations and reactions regarding residents
• Assist or institute emergency measures for sudden adverse developments
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

EDUCATION / REQUIREMENTS:

Must be skilled in directing, motivating and training staff and able to work as a member of a team; able to communicate effectively with residents, family members and all levels of the organization and maintain confidentiality. Should be a graduate of an accredited RN School of Nursing with valid RN state license,