RN

Turenne & Associates; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

McGuffey Healthcare LLC in Gadsden, AL is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse to perform comprehensive health assessments, develop individual care plans, and administer medications with accuracy. The role requires coordinating with a multidisciplinary team and educating residents and families on treatment plans and self-care.

Responsibilities include wound and IV care, ensuring documentation compliance, and following infection control and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program with RN licensure.
• Strong nursing assessment and clinical decision-making abilities.
• Experience with medication administration and reconciliation.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to educate residents and families about care plans.

Responsibilities

• Nursing Assessment: conduct comprehensive health evaluations and report changes.
• Care Planning: develop individualized plans with interdisciplinary team.
• Medication Administration: administer meds, monitor responses, document accurately.
• Treatment and Procedures: perform wound care, IV therapy, catheter care, post-acute tasks.
• Supervision and Delegation: guide LPNs, CNAs, and other staff; delegate safely.
• Resident and Family Education: explain conditions, plans, and self-care.
• Collaboration and Communication: coordinate with physicians and therapists; ensure continuity of care.
• Documentation and Reporting: maintain up-to-date records and forms.
• Emergency Response: act promptly in emergencies and initiate CPR when needed.
• Compliance and Quality Assurance: adhere to regulations and best practices.

Skills

RN licensure

Nursing assessment

Clinical care

Medication administration

Team leadership

Communication

Patient education

Education

RN degree or diploma

Tools

EHR systems

Medication reconciliation

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: McGuffey Healthcare LLC - Gadsden, AL, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Certification / Licensure, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Shift: Other, Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Nursing Assessment: Conduct comprehensive assessments of residents' physical and mental health, including gathering medical history, performing physical examinations, and evaluating their current conditions. Identify changes or abnormalities and report them to the appropriate healthcare professionals.
• Care Planning: Develop and implement individualized care plans based on residents' needs, preferences, and medical conditions. Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to establish goals, interventions, and approaches for effective care.
• Medication Administration: Administer medications, including oral, topical, and injectable medications, as prescribed. Ensure accurate dosage, monitor residents' medication responses, and promptly address any adverse reactions or side effects. Maintain proper medication documentation and assist with medication reconciliation.
• Treatment and Procedures: Perform various treatments and procedures as ordered by physicians, such as wound care, IV therapy, catheter care, and tracheostomy care. Follow infection control protocols to prevent infections and promote healing.
• Supervision and Delegation: Provide guidance and supervision to licensed practical nurses (LPNs), certified nursing assistants (CNAs), and other healthcare personnel. Delegate tasks appropriately and ensure they are performed safely and effectively.
• Resident and Family Education: Educate residents and their families about their medical conditions, treatment plans, and self-care techniques. Provide instructions on medication management, disease management, and lifestyle modifications. Address any questions or concerns they may have.
• Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate with physicians, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate and integrate resident care. Communicate effectively with the healthcare team, residents, and their families to ensure continuity of care and address any changes or issues.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of assessments, care plans, interventions, and resident responses. Complete necessary forms, charts, and reports per facility policies and regulatory requirements.
• Emergency Response: Respond promptly and effectively to medical emergencies and crisis situations. Follow established protocols for emergency care, including initiating appropriate interventions, providing CPR if necessary, and notifying the appropriate personnel.
• Compliance and Quality Assurance: Adhere to legal and regulatory requirements, including state nursing practice acts, facility policies, and quality assurance initiatives. Stay updated on best practices, evidence-based guidelines, and professional standards in nursing.

Qualifications: Qualifications and Skills

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program and current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure.
• Knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and procedures.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency in medication administration and knowledge of common medications and their effects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a healthcare team and lead others.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
• Compassionate and empathetic demeanor.
• Physical stamina and the ability to perform tasks that may involve lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods.
• Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems and healthcare technology.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, per the facility's needs.

Working Conditions

• Works in office area(s), warehouse, pharmacy, and some positions work in a long-term care environment (i.e. nursing home, drug rooms, nurses' stations resident rooms, etc.).
• Moves intermittently during working hours.
• Is subject to frequent interruptions.
• Is involved with customers, and customer representatives, family members, residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.
• Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, and visitors.
• Communicate with the designated facility staff, nursing personnel, residents, or family members.
• Works beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
• Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).
• Is involved in community/civic health matters/projects as appropriate.
• Attends and participates in continuing educational programs.
• Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the workday, as well as reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants.
• Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS, COVID-19, and Hepatitis B viruses.
• May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.

Specific Requirements

• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork and team concept.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with customers, personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Physical and Sensory Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation) (With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices)

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to read, speak, and understandably write the English language.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with customers, residents, personnel, and support agencies.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this company, which include a medical and physical examination if the position requires.
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 50 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.

All Other Duties as Assigned.

I understand this job description and its requirements; I understand that this is not an exclusive list of the job functions and that I am expected to complete all duties as assigned; I understand the job functions may be altered by management without notice and that I am an at-will employee.