Registered Nurse (RN) Day and Night Shift

Harrison Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Cynthiana (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In lieu of benefits

Job summary

Harrison Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Kentucky seeks an experienced RN to supervise LPNs/LVNs and CNAs, ensuring total nursing care for residents. You will implement physicians' orders, supervise staff, and coordinate care across departments.

Applicants must be a graduate of an accredited RN program with an active RN license (or LVN/LPN) and have at least 2 years of nursing experience; strong communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited RN School of Nursing with valid RN state license or LVN/LPN.
• Minimum of 2 years nursing experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Use the nursing process to assess resident care plans, implement interventions, and evaluate outcomes.
• Interview applicants, participate in hires and training.
• Lead team conferences to develop individualized care plans and assign appropriately.
• Administer medications, start IVs, perform treatments and document in line with policy and regulations.
• Ensure supplies are used economically and equipment is clean and safe.
• Coordinate nursing care for residents scheduled for therapy or procedures.
• Record observations and reactions, and institute emergency measures if needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

Staff training

Effective communication

Education

RN license and nursing education

Job description

Under New Management

Modified comp pay in lieu of benefits available

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 or LVN/LPN and a minimum of 2 years nursing experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.