Registered Nurse (RN)

Bedford Care Center Monroe Hall; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Daily Pay

Holiday pay

Bereavement leave

Job summary

Bedford Care Center Monroe Hall is hiring a Nursing Supervisor to lead Nurses and Nurse Aides in a long-term care facility. The role requires planning, organizing, and overseeing one or more nursing units while maintaining compassionate elder care and adherence to policies and regulations.

The ideal candidate holds an RN license in Mississippi in good standing, with TB certification within the first year, and prefers prior LTC supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• RN license in good standing in Mississippi is required.
• TB certification within first year is required or pursued.
• Experience in long-term care nursing supervision is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Nurses and Nurse Aides to coordinate quality resident care.
• Make rounds with physicians and conduct daily resident rounds.
• Record and monitor residents’ conditions and communicate with physicians.

Skills

Nursing supervision

Long-Term Care knowledge

Communication skills

Education

RN license in good standing

Tools

TB Certification (within first year)

Job description

Employment Opportunity Statement:

Bedford Care Center is an equal opportunity employer and shall not discriminate against applicants or Employees for race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or any other reasons prohibited by Law.

Job Summary:

Supervises, organizes and directs the work of Nurses and Nurse Aides in Long-Term Care Facility compliant with Company Policies, State, Federal Laws and Regulations ; must be able to plan, organize, and supervise one or more Nursing Units; must have excellent oral and written communication skills and a sincere desire to work with the elderly; must sustain the cooperation of others; must communicate courteously and respectfully with Employees, Residents and others.

Requirements / Qualifications:

RN License in good standing in State of Mississippi; must possess or obtain TB Certification within first year of accepting position; prefer experience in Long-Term Care Nursing Supervision with comprehensive knowledge of Long-Term Care Nursing principles and practices and their relation to medical practices, skills and application; must pass drug screens and have a satisfactory Criminal History Background Check

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Commitment to providing compassionate care to our elders
• Supervises other Nurses and Nurse Aides to coordinate and ensure quality Resident care
• Makes rounds with Physicians and conducts resident rounds daily
• Records and monitors Residents’ conditions and communicates with Physicians; assists with arranging Residents’ transportation to outside appointments
• Communicates with Staff Development Nurse and assists with orientation when requested
• Monitors and ensures proper use of equipment and supplies
• Monitors daily staffing, consults with DON or Administrator regarding overtime if needed; assigns Nursing staff as needed for proper coverage
• Assists with Employee Accidents/Injuries by providing assessment and treatment as Indicated within the scope of Nursing License
• Uses Documentation Guidelines to provide charting that is timely, informative, and descriptive of care rendered or action taken
• Participates in Resident Assessment and Care Planning process as needed
• Conducts complete Resident Assessment and Nursing History / Physical for new admits, sent to hospital, transfers, re-admits and discharges that occur
• Monitors and/or initiates IV Therapy and IV medication as ordered
• Conducts QA Assessments as assigned; informs DON of any problems or concerns
• Communicates with Employee who receives call-ins for tardiness and absences; intervenes, manages and recommends to Director of Nursing appropriate action to improve tardiness / attendance problems
• Monitors and evaluates Quality of Care provided by Agency Nurses; ensures compliance with Bedford Policies

Excellent Benefits:

Paid Time Off (PTO) including:

• Vacation pay
• Paid sick leave

Insurance benefits including:

• Group Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance

Other Benefits:

• Holiday Incentive Pay
• Daily Pay – upon your request
• Direct deposit
• Bereavement leave
• Retirement Savings Plan/401K
• Shift Differentials for some nursing positionsEmployee Assistance Program
• Family Medical Leave