RN

Optalis Healthcare (Health & Rehabilitation Centers); Dearborn Heights (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Optalis Healthcare (Health & Rehabilitation Centers) in Dearborn Heights, MI is seeking a Registered Nurse to ensure residents receive appropriate personal care and attain optimum functioning while maintaining regulatory compliance. You will coordinate resident care with the Administrator and Director of Nursing, administer medications, and support survey readiness.

A Bachelor's/Associates in Nursing and an active RN license are required; 2 years in long-term care preferred.

Qualifications

• RN license in good standing with state board.
• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Nursing.
• 2 years experience in long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates resident care with Administrator, Director of Nursing and other disciplines to ensure quality care.
• Develops and updates care plans to meet resident needs.
• Administers prescribed medications in a timely, safe manner.
• Responds to call lights and prioritizes requests to ensure timely care.
• Demonstrates strong clinical assessment and supervisory abilities.
• Maintains knowledge of CMS/state regulations and SNF standards.
• Maintains effective communication and documentation.
• Demonstrates organizational and time management skills.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Supervisory skills

Communication

Documentation

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Nursing

Job description

Work Location

Dearborn Heights

Job Description

Position Summary:

The purpose of this job is to ensure residents receive appropriate personal care and are enabled to attain their optimum level of functioning. To ensure that the center remains in compliance with organization, local, state, and federal regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinates resident care in conjunction with Administrator, Director of Nursing and other disciplines within Center to ensure quality care. * Ensure care plans are implemented and updated based on resident needs.
• Engages and partners with others to develop care plans and provide continuity of care to facilitate best outcomes for residents and clients.
• Administers scheduled medication to residents in a timely manner, ensuring proper and correct dosage is given. * Support survey readiness and quality assurance activities.
• Answer call lights and communicate needs to appropriate person when unable to independently meet the request. Demonstrates ability to prioritize call light request and to make certain all are taken care in a timely manner.
• Strong clinical assessment and supervisory skills.
• Knowledge of CMS/state regulations and SNF standards.
• Effective communication and documentation abilities.
• Organizational and time management skills.

Required:

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Nursing from an approved School of Nursing
• Possess a Registered Nurse License from the State that is in good standing

Preferred:

• 2 years experience in long term care and in the management of resident care preferred.

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to lift 80--300 lbs with assistance/equipment.
• Frequent standing, walking, and responding to emergencies.

Personal Attributes:

• Problem Solving & Decision making
• Integrity and professionalism
• Resident-centered approach

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