Registered Nurse (RN) Night Shift

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

Job summary

Harrison Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a skilled RN/ LVN to oversee nursing care delivery under new management. The role involves directing staff, implementing physicians' orders, and coordinating care to ensure residents receive comprehensive, compassionate treatment.

Requirements include an active RN or LVN/LPN license and a minimum of 2 years nursing experience. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for collaborating with families and the healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RN program or LVN/LPN with active state license.
• Minimum 2 years nursing experience; leadership preferred.
• Direct staff motivation, training, and teamwork with residents and families.

Responsibilities

• Apply nursing process to assess and adjust resident care plans; evaluate outcomes.
• Interview applicants and participate in hiring decisions as allowed by law.
• Lead team conferences to develop individualized care plans and assign qualified staff.
• Administer medications, start IVs, implement physician orders, and document treatments.
• Ensure supplies are used economically and equipment is maintained safely.
• Coordinate nursing care for residents scheduled for therapy or procedures.
• Record observations and reactions; respond to adverse events and emergencies.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Team supervision

Hiring interviews

Nursing assessment

Effective communication

Education

RN license or LVN/LPN

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.