Registered Nurse (RN)

Topaz Fiscal Services; Fordsville (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health coverage

PayActiv pay access

Job summary

Fordsville Nursing & Rehab in Fordsville, Kentucky is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our Nursing department. You will implement physicians' orders, administer medications, and supervise LPNs, LVNs and CNAs to ensure compassionate, high-quality resident care.

The role requires graduation from an accredited RN program and a valid RN license, with a minimum of two years nursing experience; excellent leadership, communication, and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold RN license and graduate from an accredited RN program.
• Minimum of 2 years nursing experience; relevant clinical background.
• Ability to direct, motivate and train staff; communicate effectively with residents and families.

Responsibilities

• Implement physicians' orders; administer medications, start IVs, and perform treatments and tests as required.
• Supervise LPNs, LVNs and CNAs; provide guidance and support to the nursing team.
• Develop individualized care plans; assess and document residents' condition and needs.
• Coordinate nursing care with other departments and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
• Interview applicants and participate in hiring within legal scope.

Skills

Staff leadership

Communication

Team training

Education

RN license, accredited RN program

Job description

New Grads WELCOME

Fordsville Nursing & Rehab is located in the heart of the small, close-knit community of Fordsville, Kentucky.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off (PTO), health coverage, and other employee perks.
We offer access to early wages through Payactiv, a third-party provider that allows employees to receive a portion of their earned pay before payday.

POSITION TITLE: Registered Nurse
DEPARTMENT: Nursing
Reports to: Director of Nursing
Classification: Non-Exempt

POSITION PURPOSE

Work with physicians, implementing orders for medications, treatments and special tests. Supervise LPNs, LVNS 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, and a
minimum of 2 years nursing experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience