Registered Nurse

Sapphire Rehabilitation & Care Center; Upper Arlington (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sapphire Rehabilitation & Care Center in Upper Arlington, OH seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) for dayshift to provide and oversee resident care in accordance with standards and regulations. The RN assesses health, develops care plans, administers medications, supervises staff, and ensures safe, compassionate resident care.

The role emphasizes leadership in an interdisciplinary team, infection control, and ongoing education. Ohio RN licensure and prior long-term care experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current, active RN license in Ohio.
• Experience in long-term care or skilled nursing is preferred.
• Strong assessment, critical-thinking, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and evaluate residents' health conditions.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized resident care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
• Monitor residents' vital signs and clinical changes.
• Coordinate physician appointments, labs, and tests as needed.
• Complete admissions, discharges, and transfer documentation.
• Respond to emergencies and initiate nursing interventions.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.

Skills

RN license

Clinical assessment

Leadership

Communication

Independent work

Education

Nursing degree (ASN/BSN)

Registered Nurse licensure in OH

Job description

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Position Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing, coordinating, and overseeing nursing care to residents in accordance with established nursing standards, facility policies, and applicable state and federal regulations. The RN assesses residents' health conditions, develops and implements individualized care plans, administers medications and treatments, supervises nursing personnel, and ensures the delivery of safe, compassionate, and quality resident care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and evaluate residents' health conditions.

• Develop, implement, and update individualized resident care plans.

• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.

• Monitor residents for changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions.

• Promptly notify physicians, nurse practitioners, and appropriate family members of significant changes in resident condition, consistent with facility policy.

• Supervise and provide direction to STNAs, LPNs, and other nursing personnel as permitted by applicable regulations.

• Ensure medications and treatments are administered accurately and documented appropriately.

• Monitor residents' vital signs and evaluate clinical findings.

• Coordinate physician appointments, laboratory services, and diagnostic testing as needed.

• Complete admission, discharge, and transfer assessments and documentation.

• Respond to emergencies and initiate appropriate nursing interventions.

• Investigate, document, and report incidents, accidents, and unusual occurrences.

• Ensure accurate and timely completion of clinical documentation.

• Monitor infection prevention and control practices.

• Participate in care plan meetings and interdisciplinary team conferences.

• Provide education and support to residents, families, and caregivers.

• Ensure resident rights, privacy, dignity, and confidentiality are maintained.

• Monitor nursing staff performance and provide coaching and guidance as needed.

• Maintain compliance with facility policies, procedures, and applicable state and federal regulations.

• Complete required continuing education and mandatory in-service training.

• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of licensure and professional practice.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Must possess a current, active, and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of employment.

• Must have knowledge of nursing principles, clinical practices, and resident care standards.

• Previous long-term care or skilled nursing experience preferred.

• Must possess strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.

• Must demonstrate effective leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

• Must be able to work independently and collaboratively with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

• Must demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and sound clinical judgment.

• Must maintain required certifications and continuing education.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.

• Ability to assist with resident transfers and repositioning when necessary.

• Ability to bend, reach, kneel, and perform repetitive movements.

• Ability to lift, push, and pull equipment and supplies as required.

• Ability to respond promptly to resident emergencies.

• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.