(RN) Registered Nurse- Full-Time

Castlehcc; Kentucky; On-site; USD 70,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Daily Pay option

Job summary

Lakeland Rehabilitation & Nursing is seeking Registered Nurses (RN) to provide direct nursing care and supervise nursing assistants across all shifts at our skilled nursing facility. You will ensure compliance with federal, state, and local standards while delivering high-quality resident care.

We offer FULL benefits for eligible employees, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, a Daily Pay option from day one, and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current unencumbered state license.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must be able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing & medical practices & laws/regulations for nursing facilities.
• Current CPR Certification is required.
• Experience in Long Term Care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct the day-to-day functions of our nursing assistants.
• Complete and file required record-keeping forms/charts; transcribe orders; chart nursing notes.
• Prepare and administer medications as ordered by the physician.
• Develop and maintain rapport with inter-departmental staff to ensure nursing services meet residents' needs.
• Administer professional services such as catheterization, tube feedings, wound care and related tasks.
• Monitor safety regulations in the use of equipment and supplies.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information and ensure privacy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

RN license

English proficiency

Independent decision making

Nursing practices knowledge

CPR certification

Long term care experience (preferred)

Job description

Voted a Great Place to Work by our employees!

Why Lakeland Rehabilitation & Nursing?

We offer FULL benefits for eligible employees which include FREE tele-health, FREE mental health, health, dental, vision, life insurance, and more!

ALL employees have access to the Daily Pay option from their first day.

REGISTERED NURSE BENEFITS:

• Health Insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k)

SCHEDULE:

Full time - ALL Shifts Available

REGISTERED NURSE (RN) SUMMARY:

The RN is responsible for providing direct nursing care to the residents, and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants. Such supervision must be in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be required by the Director of Nursing to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is always maintained.

REGISTERED NURSE (RN) ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct the day-to-day functions of our nursing assistants. Meet with your assigned nursing staff, as well as support personnel, in planning the shift's services, programs and activities. Make written & oral reports/recommendations concerning the activities of the shift as required. Admit, transfer and discharge residents as required. Provide leadership to nursing personnel assigned to your unit/shift.
• Complete & file required record-keeping forms/charts upon the resident's admission, transfer and/or discharge. Receive & transcribe telephone orders from physicians & record on the Physician's Order Form. Chart nurse's notes in an informative & descriptive manner that reflects the care provided to the resident, as well as the resident's response to the care. Fill out and complete accident/incident reports & submit to Director as required. Perform routine charting duties as required & in accordance with established charting & documentation policies & procedures.
• Prepare & administer medications as ordered by the physician.
• Develop & maintain a good working rapport with inter-departmental personnel, as well as other departments within the facility to ensure that nursing services and activities can be adequately maintained to meet the needs of the residents. Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and shift. Receive/give the nursing report upon reporting in and ending shift duty hours. Make rounds with physicians as necessary.
• Administer professional services such as: catheterization, tube feedings, suction, applying and changing dressings/bandages, packs, colostomy, and drainage bags, taking blood, giving massages and range of motion exercises, care for the dead/dying, etc., as required.
• Monitor your assigned personnel to ensure that they are following established safety regulations in the use of equipment and supplies.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information. Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information. Ensure that all nursing care is provided in privacy and that nursing service personnel knock before entering the resident's room.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REGISTERED NURSE (RN) QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Registered Nurse with current unencumbered state license.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must be able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing & medical practices & procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.
• Current CPR Certification is required
• Experience in Long Term Care is preferred.

YOUhave an exciting opportunity to join our team and work at our exceptional Skilled Nursing Facility at Lakeland Rehab & Healthcare Center! We are currently expanding our staff of caregivers and are looking for compassionate and enthusiastic Registered Nurses (RN)'s for all shifts to work with our wonderful staff.