Registered Nurse (RN)

Eden Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Town of Eden (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Eden Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in New York is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse for the 7pm–7am shift. The role involves leadership of nursing staff, ensuring high-quality resident care, and adherence to policies.

Starting pay is $40 per hour, with potential to earn up to $42 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. The position includes a comprehensive benefits package, opportunities for growth, and a stable work environment.

Qualifications

• RN license in the state employed in
• BSN preferred
• Peripheral IV certification
• CPR/BLS certification
• Minimum two years clinical nursing experience
• One-year management experience preferred
• Experience in geriatrics and subacute populations

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct shift staff meetings to identify and correct problems in service delivery
• Identify problems in nursing care delivery and implement corrective action
• Make written and oral reports to the Director of Nursing as needed
• Coordinate nursing services with other resident services for continuity of care
• Begin investigation of accidents with staff interviews and data gathering
• Explain nursing policies to staff, residents, visitors, and government agencies
• Delegate authority to Charge Nurses for duties and accountability
• Daily rounds of assigned units at shift start and end
• Ensure emergency equipment and supply checks each shift
• Assist in orientation for new nursing staff
• Complete written performance evaluations following probation and annually
• Initiate disciplinary actions as needed
• Ensure policy compliance including dress code in Nursing Procedure Manual
• Ensure adequate nursing staff for shifts to meet patient needs
• Plan and conduct unit-based in-services
• Monitor equipment use and waste
• Prepare rooms for new admissions
• Visit residents on report to assess status
• Review nurses' notes for completeness and accuracy
• Manage IV starts/restarts as ordered
• Ensure medication procedures comply with policies
• Review MARs for accuracy
• Inspect treatment areas daily for cleanliness and safety
• Support quality improvement programs (QAPI)
• Participate in facility surveys and committees
• Participate in health, safety, security, and compliance programs
• Infection Control program implementation and maintenance
• Ensure proper PPE use and disposal
• Report equipment malfunctions to Maintenance
• Receive annual physical and TB screening
• Comply with resident abuse prevention policies
• Cooperate with investigations into employee health and safety
• Report accidents/incidents to supervisor
• Correct unsafe conditions or report them promptly
• Follow safety, infection control and corporate policies
• Observe security precautions and alerts
• Respond to drills and emergencies
• Ensure residents wear ID bracelets
• Assist in QAPI processes

Skills

Two years clinical nursing experience

One-year management experience

Geriatrics/subacute experience

CPR/BLS certified

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred)

Current RN license in the state employed in

Peripheral IV certification

CPR/BLS certified

Job description

New Rate: (Starting Rate $40/hr - Up to $42/hr )

Shift: 7pm - 7am

We offer the Following:

• Premium Compensation
• Great Benefits Package
• Professional Growth & Stability

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and conduct shift staff meetings on a regular basis to assist in identifying, correcting problem areas in the improvement of services
• Identify problems or potential problems in the delivery of nursing care to residents and implement corrective action immediately
• Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the Director of Nursing as necessary
• Assist in developing methods for coordinating nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the resident's total regimen of care
• Begin investigation of all accidents, including staff interviews, data gathering and report writing
• Interpret the nursing department's policies and procedures to personnel, resident, visitors, and government agencies as required
• Delegate to each Charge Nurse the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary to perform his/her assigned duties
• Make daily rounds of assigned units at a minimum at the beginning and end of the shift, depending upon the activity of the units
• Ensure that emergency equipment/supply checks are done each shift
• Participate in the orientation program for new assigned nursing staff to facilitate their assimilation into the workplace within a reasonable time span and to ensure that each staff member understands his/her role, responsibilities and standards of performance
• Complete written performance evaluations on the assigned staff following probation and thereafter annually, and when performance dictates the need, complete additional evaluations
• Initiate corrective and progressive disciplinary action, as needed
• Ensure that all nursing service personnel comply with the policies and procedures, including dress code as set forth in the Nursing Procedure Manual
• Ensure that an enough nursing staff are scheduled and available for your/next tour of duty to ensure that quality care is maintained, and nursing care needs of the patient/resident are met
• Plan, schedule and conduct unit-based in-services as needs are identified
• Monitor assigned personnel to ensure that they are following established procedures in the use of equipment
• Monitor nursing procedures to ensure that nursing service supplies are used in an efficient manner to avoid waste
• Ensure that rooms are ready for the new admission
• Visit resident on report daily to observe and evaluate each resident's physical and emotional status
• Review the nurse's notes to ensure that they are informative and descriptive of the nursing care being provided
• Start and restart IV’s when ordered and when necessary
• Ensure that all nurses on your shift comply with the written procedures for the administration, storage and control of medications and supplies
• Monitor medication passes and treatments to ensure compliance with physician orders and facility policy
• Review medication administration records (MAR) for completeness of information, accuracy in the transcription of physician orders
• Inspect nursing treatment areas daily, such as clean utility room, to ensure that they are maintained in a clean and safe manner
• Participate in the implementation of facility quality improvement program for the nursing service department
• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested by the Administrator or Director of Nursing
• Attend and actively participate in various committee meetings such as Infection Control, Safety, and Performance Improvement as requested
• Participate in and adhere to employee health, safety, security and corporate compliance programs and activities
• Participate in the implementation and maintenance of the Infection Control program for monitoring and/or reporting communicable and/or infectious diseases among resident and personnel
• Ensure that personnel follow the established procedures for the use and disposal of personal protective equipment
• Report malfunction of equipment and/or broken furniture immediately to Maintenance Department
• Receive annual physical including appropriate screening for tuberculosis
• The ability to conduct all activities within the resident abuse prevention manual
• Cooperate with investigations regarding employee health, safety, security, and corporate compliance programs
• Report all accident and incidents to Supervisor immediately upon occurrence
• Correct unsafe or hazardous condition encountered, if unable to correct, report condition to immediate Supervisor upon discovery
• Conduct all activities within established safety, security and infection control procedures and guidelinesConducts all activities within established corporate compliance policies and procedures
• Observe and respond to all standing security precautions, devices, and alerts as they pertain to work and common area
• Respond to fire/disaster drills and emergencies
• Ensure that all residents are wearing appropriate identification bracelets
• Assist in the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) process

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred)
• Current registration and license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state employed in
• Peripheral IV certification
• Two years of clinical nursing experience
• One-year experience in a management position preferredOne-year experience in geriatrics and subacute population
• CPR/BLS certified

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer –M/F/D/V

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All pay rates and bonuses are paid and/ or awarded to employees based on the facilities policy and/ or the CBA, depending on the position.

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