RN - Part Time

Pine Meadows Post Acute; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pine Meadows Post Acute is seeking a capable Nursing Director to lead day‑to‑day nursing functions and oversee clinical operations. You will develop and enforce policies, supervise staff, and coordinate with other departments to ensure continuity of patient care.

The role requires an active RN license, a nursing degree from an accredited college, and at least two years of experience in long‑term care. Strong leadership and organizational skills are essential for success in this setting.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Two or more years of experience, preferably in long‑term care.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English; read technical procedures and policy manuals.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Nursing Services in directing day‑to‑day nursing functions.
• Develop, maintain, and update written policies and procedures; keep materials current.
• Coordinate nursing services with other resident services for continuity of care.
• Attend committee meetings and prepare reports on nursing service programs.
• Supervise and manage nursing staff, enroll trainees, and conduct performance evaluations.
• Ensure medication administration compliance and oversee care plans and assessments.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff supervision

Policy development

Education

Nursing degree from an accredited college

Job description

Introduction

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

Administrative Functions

Assist the Director of Nursing Services in directing day‑to‑day nursing functions, including developing, maintaining, and updating written policies and procedures. Ensure reference material at nursing stations is current. Recommend written material to assist daily needs. Keep the Nursing Service Procedures Manual current and enforce compliance. Report on the department’s operations and make recommendations for revisions. Coordinate nursing services with other resident services for continuity of care. Manage job descriptions compliance. Participate in facility quality assurance, inspections, and surveys. Review and update resident discharge plans and report any issues. Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting.

Committee Functions

Attend committee meetings (Infection Control, Policy Advisory, Pharmaceutical, Quality Assessment, etc.) and prepare reports on nursing service programs and activities. Provide information to the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee. Develop agendas for the Care Plan Committee, review discharge plans, implement committee recommendations.

Personnel Functions

Ensure sufficient licensed practical and registered nurses and certified nursing assistants for each shift. Develop work assignments and delegate administrative authority to Charge Nurses. Enroll nursing assistants in approved training programs and supervise trainees. Conduct daily rounds, monitor absenteeism, report findings, and ensure adherence to dress codes and policies. Review complaints and grievances, develop rapport with other departments, and sustain a positive environment. Perform performance evaluations, staff staffing decisions, disciplinary actions, and report occupational exposures and fraud incidents.

Nursing Care Functions

Inform nursing personnel of new admissions and prepare rooms. Escort residents and make physician rounds. Encourage physicians to record progress notes timely. Consult with families and physicians, notify them of changes in condition, and observe residents daily. Ensure direct nursing care is provided appropriately. Review nurses’ notes, provide direct care, manage IVs, specimens, and vitals. Assist Charge Nurse in monitoring seriously ill residents, authorize restraints as needed, and ensure medication administration compliance. Keep areas clean, perform frequent checks on residents unable to call for help, arrange transport for discharged residents, inform family of deaths, and coordinate funeral services.

Staff Development

Plan, conduct, and schedule in‑service training classes including OSHA, TB, HIPAA, Abuse Prevention, Safety, and Infection Control. Assist Director/Educator in annual training programs. Participate in continuing education. Maintain current licensure and certifications.

Safety and Sanitation

Assist Safety Officer in developing safety standards for nursing services. Identify tasks with potential blood exposure, ensure proper training, maintain personal protective equipment, enforce handwashing, and conduct fire safety drills. Participate in infection control program implementation, maintain hazardous chemical protocols, and ensure equipment usage safety.

Equipment and Supply Functions

Recommend equipment and supply needs. Ensure adequate stock of medications and supplies, assist in preventive maintenance, implement safe operation procedures, and monitor waste reduction. Maintain MSDSs for hazardous chemicals.

Care Plan and Assessment Functions

Develop written assessments and comprehensive care plans for residents. Engage residents in plan review, ensure all personnel are aware and follow plans, and revise MDS, RAPs, and triggers. Confirm treatments align with care plans and resident wishes.

Budget and Planning Functions

Monitor economic conditions, recommend adjustments to nursing services, and report fraud incidents. Keep the director informed of nursing service status.

Supervisory Requirements

Supervise and manage nursing staff. As an RN, hold delegated administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability for assigned duties.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Must possess a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university. Training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices. Two or more years of experience, preferably in long‑term care.

Language Skills

Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English; read technical procedures and policy manuals; present information and respond to questions.

Mathematical and Reasoning Skills

Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Make independent decisions and solve practical problems.

Leadership and Supervisory Ability

Plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures. Demonstrate knowledge of nursing and medical practices, laws, regulations, and guidelines. Show patience, tact, cheerful disposition, enthusiasm, and willingness to handle difficult residents. Pursue continuous improvement and teamwork.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Current, unencumbered active RN license in the state. Current CPR certification. PCC preferred. Maintain all required continuing education and licensing. Remain in good standing with State Board of Nursing.

Physical Demands

Move intermittently, speak and write in English, cope with mental and emotional stress. Use prosthetics if necessary. Relate to ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset individuals. Lift 25 pounds to 5 feet and carry or move the weight 50 feet. Assist in emergency evacuations.

Work Environment

Work in office and nursing areas, frequent interruptions, emotional residents, visitors, government agencies, and emergency situations. Requires shift work, long hours, weekends, and holidays.

Additional Information

Nothing in this specification restricts management's right to assign or reassignment duties and responsibilities. The above statements describe the general nature of the work performed and are not a complete list of all responsibilities.