Registered Nurse (RN)

Topaz Fiscal Services; Auburn (KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Topaz Fiscal Services in Kentucky is seeking an experienced registered nurse supervisor to oversee clinical care, implement physicians' orders, and coordinate nursing staff to deliver comprehensive resident care.

You will supervise LPNs, LVNs and CNAs, lead care planning, document outcomes, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain confidentiality while working as part of a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RN program with valid state license.
• Experience directing, motivating and training staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families and the organization.

Responsibilities

• Assess resident care plans and implement nursing interventions.
• Interview and counsel applicants as permitted by law.
• Lead team conferences and assign qualified team members.
• Administer medications, start IVs, perform treatments and document as required by policy.
• Coordinate nursing care with other departments and ensure supplies/equipment safety.
• Record observations and reactions, and respond to emergencies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership & staff development

Team coordination

Effective communication

Clinical assessment

Education

RN license (state)

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,