Registered Nurse (RN)

Topaz Fiscal Services LLC; Auburn (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Topaz Fiscal Services LLC is seeking a registered nurse supervisor to oversee resident care in our facilities. You will supervise LPNs, LVNs and CNAs, implement physicians' orders, and coordinate with therapy and other departments to ensure high-quality care.

The position requires strong leadership, effective communication with residents and families, and adherence to policy and state regulations. You will use the nursing process to assess needs, document care, and respond to emergencies, while

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RN program with a valid state license.
• Skilled in directing, motivating and training staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families and staff across levels.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to assess resident care plans, implement interventions, and evaluate outcomes related to nursing care.
• Interview applicants and participate in hires; counsel as permitted by law.
• Initiate and lead team conferences to develop individualized nursing care plans; assign staff with the right capabilities.
• Implement physicians' orders; administer medications and start IVs per policy and regulations.
• Ensure supplies are used economically and equipment is clean and safe.
• 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.

Skills

Nursing supervision

Team leadership

Medication administration

Interprofessional communication

Education

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,