Registered Nurse 3-11

Atlas Healthcare; Mantua Township (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Healthcare, LLC in New Jersey seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) for a Skilled Nursing Facility to provide high-quality nursing care, assess residents, administer meds, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes patient safety, dignity, and compliance with regulations, with opportunities to mentor staff and participate in care planning and quality improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Experience in a skilled nursing facility preferred.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Assess, monitor, and document residents' health status.
• Administer medications and treatments per orders.
• Monitor changes and notify physicians as indicated.
• Develop and update individualized care plans with the team.
• Supervise LPNs, CNAs, and other staff as appropriate.
• Ensure accurate documentation in medical records.
• Perform nursing procedures within scope of practice.
• Follow infection control and resident rights policies.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Medication administration

Team collaboration

Documentation accuracy

Patient advocacy

Education

RN license valid

BLS certification

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Skilled Nursing Facility

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN)
Department: Nursing
Reports To: Director of Nursing (DON) / Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
Employment Status: Full-Time / Part-Time / Per Diem
FLSA Status: Exempt or Non-Exempt, as determined by the facility

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing high-quality, compassionate nursing care to residents in a skilled nursing facility. The RN assesses residents' health status, develops and implements individualized care plans, administers medications and treatments, monitors changes in condition, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to promote resident safety, comfort, dignity, and overall well-being.

The RN ensures that nursing care is delivered in accordance with applicable federal and state regulations, professional nursing standards, facility policies, and residents' individualized care plans.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assess, monitor, and document residents' physical, mental, and emotional health status.

• Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately in accordance with physician orders, facility policies, and applicable regulations.

• Monitor residents for changes in condition and promptly notify the physician, Director of Nursing, and/or appropriate healthcare providers as indicated.

• Initiate appropriate nursing interventions and participate in emergency response procedures.

• Develop, implement, review, and update individualized care plans in collaboration with residents, families, and the interdisciplinary team.

• Supervise and provide clinical guidance to Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), and other nursing personnel as appropriate.

• Ensure accurate, timely, and complete documentation in residents' medical records, including assessments, medication administration, treatments, and changes in condition.

• Perform and oversee nursing procedures within the RN's scope of practice and demonstrated competency.

• Monitor residents for pain, infection, pressure injuries, falls, dehydration, nutritional concerns, and other potential complications.

• Communicate effectively with physicians, nurse practitioners, rehabilitation staff, social services, dietary services, residents, and families.

• Participate in admissions, transfers, discharges, and post-hospitalization assessments as assigned.

• Follow infection prevention and control practices, including appropriate use of personal protective equipment.

• Ensure compliance with resident rights, confidentiality requirements, abuse prevention policies, and reporting obligations.

• Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives, safety activities, and regulatory surveys as needed.

• Assist with staff education, orientation, competency assessments, and in