Registered Nurse

Metcalfe Nursing and Rehab; Edmonton (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Metcalfe Nursing and Rehab in Kentucky seeks a registered nurse to supervise LPNs, LVNs and CNAs and to implement physician orders, medications, treatments and tests.

You will lead care planning, assess residents, document outcomes, and coordinate with therapy and other departments while maintaining compliance with state regulations.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited RN School of Nursing with valid RN license.
• Ability to direct, motivate and train staff and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assess resident care plans using the nursing process and evaluate outcomes.
• Interview applicants, recommend hires; participate in counseling where allowed.
• Initiate and lead team conferences to develop individualized care plans and assign staff.
• Implement physicians' orders; administer medications and start IVs as required.
• Coordinate nursing care for residents scheduled for therapy or procedures.
• Document observations and reactions; assist in emergencies as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Staff training

Communication

Confidentiality

Nursing process

Education

RN School of Nursing graduate

RN License

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,