REGISTERED NURSE - GOLDEN YEARS NURSING HOME

American Geriatrics Society; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $15,000

Job summary

Liberty Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services in Kentucky seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to provide quality geriatric nursing care, administer medications, supervise CNAs, and assist physicians during rounds.

This full-time position offers a $15,000 sign-on bonus, opportunities to contribute to infection control and patient records, and a collaborative, patient-centered team.

Applicants must be a licensed RN with CPR certification and be able to work with diverse patients and families.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse, graduated from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current, valid license from North Carolina Board of Nursing and submit proof of license renewal every other year.
• CPR certified yearly.

Responsibilities

• Assure quality nursing care for patient by following physician’s orders, state and federal regulations and this Facility’s policies and procedures.
• Administers all medications (oral, s.q., I.M., or I.V.) as ordered by M.D. and according to Facility policies.
• Leads, guides, and supervises nursing assistants and orderlies.
• Assists physicians with rounds as needed.
• Drapes, remains with and cares for patients during MD rounds, physical examinations, and treatments as necessary.
• Performs treatments scheduled during shift and documents appropriately.
• Maintains infection control measures as necessary.
• Adheres to all regulations pertaining to cleanliness, infection control, and Standard/Universal Precautions.
• Assists with research related to the quality of nursing care, as assigned.
• Assists with records, orders, and assessment of new admissions unit/hall.

Skills

Nursing care

Medication administration

Supervision

Infection control

CPR certification

Team collaboration

Education

RN license (Board-validated)

Job description

REGISTERED NURSE - GOLDEN YEARS NURSING HOME

Liberty Cares
With Compassion

***$15,000 Sign on Bonus***

At Liberty Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services, we promote a challenging, but rewarding opportunity in a caring environment.

We are currently seeking an experienced:

REGISTERED NURSE (RN)

Job Description:

• Assure quality nursing care for patient by following physician’s orders, state and federal regulations and this Facility’s policies and procedures.
• Administers all medications (oral, s.q., I.M., or I.V.) as ordered by M.D. and according to Facility policies.
• Leads, guides, and supervises nursing assistants and orderlies.
• Assists physicians with rounds as needed.
• Drapes, remains with and cares for patients during MD rounds, physical examinations, and treatments as necessary.
• Performs treatments scheduled during shift and documents appropriately. Maintains infection control measures as necessary.
• Adheres to all regulations pertaining to cleanliness, infection control, and Standard/Universal Precautions.
• Assists with research related to the quality of nursing care, as assigned.
• Assists with records, orders, and assessment of new admissions unit/hall. Assists with scheduling patients annual physical with attending physician and ensures physicals and documentation of physical are done on a timely basis.

Job Requirements:

• Registered Nurse, graduated from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current, valid license from North Carolina Board of Nursing and submit proof of license renewal every other year.
• Provide quality-nursing care to patients, follow doctor orders, genuine interest in geriatric nursing.
• CPR certified yearly.
• Attend in-service training and other staff meetings as required.
• Ability to supervise nursing assistants assuring that work assignments are completed appropriately and timely.
• Dependable, flexible, and able to work and cooperate well with all nursing personnel, other departments and have understanding, patience, and tact in working with patients, families, doctors, and others.
• Ability to make decisions regarding nursing problems, realizing that errors and incompetence may have serious consequences for patients.

Visit www.libertyhealthcareandrehab.com for more information.
Background checks/drug-free workplace.
EOE.