Registered Nurse RN

Meadowcreekpostacute; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Meadowcreekpostacute is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to supervise nursing staff and coordinate comprehensive resident care in our facility. The role emphasizes direct resident care and compliance with applicable state regulations.

The RN will monitor staffing, ensure timely physician interventions, manage supplies and equipment, and lead initiatives to promote recruitment, retention, and ongoing education of nursing staff. Strong leadership and clinical skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• RN degree and license required to practice.
• Nursing education credentials including ADN or BSN, and active RN license in the job location.

Responsibilities

• Supervises nursing staff to deliver high-quality resident care.
• Coordinates staffing, scheduling, and budgeting for the unit.
• Communicates with physicians to ensure timely and appropriate interventions.
• Monitors breaks, meals, and adherence to work-hour policies.
• Manages supplies, equipment, and facilities to support care delivery.
• Oversees caregiver performance and provides in-service training.
• Reviews unit census, staffing patterns, and adjusts assignments as needed.

Skills

Nursing supervision

Staff coordination

Education

Associates or Bachelor59s degree in Nursing

RN license in the state of employment

Job description

The Registered Nurse (RN) supervises and coordinates the efforts of nursing staff and provides total nursing care for residents. In addition to the essential functions outlined herein, this position is considered to be a direct resident care role and therefore the incumbent shall meet and fulfill all applicable requirements as outlined in California Code of Regulation Title 22: Social Security, Division 5: Health Facilities, as well as the Health and Safety Code for the State of California.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manages area of responsibility with the goal of achieving and maintaining the highest quality of care possible.
• Monitors employees to assure overtime is not being utilized without prior approval.
• Contact physicians, as necessary, to ensure physician interventions are timely and appropriate.
• Supervises nursing unit, which includes scheduling and directing the nursing staff to the extent permitted by state practice act.
• Monitors employee meals and 10-minute breaks to assure compliance.
• Monitors food carts to assure meals are served in a timely manner.
• Coordinates the effective use of personnel, supplies, equipment, and facilities.
• Monitors nursing care for residents throughout the shift.
• Recommends the purchase of materials or equipment for the improvement of nursing services.
• Monitors the noise level on the unit to ensure it is kept at a minimal level.
• Participates in the nurse on-call system.
• Reviews staffing patterns and the census of nursing units and reassigns personnel, when necessary, to ensure staffing meets resident needs and budgetary controls.
• Obtains medications, supplies, and medical records needed to provide safe, efficient, and therapeutic care to residents on a continuing basis.
• Ensures monthly order recapitulation is completed and accurate for the unit/area assigned.
• Monitors the skills of new staff members and guides and observes staff that may need additional assistance with procedures.
• Participates in developing, implementing, and evaluating programs that promote the recruitment, retention, development, and continuing education of nursing staff members.
• Completes capitulation summary for assigned discharged residents within five days of discharge

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Education : Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
• License :Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of employment