RN

Registered Nurse (RN) General Purpose The primary responsibility of your job position is to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities of the facility during your tour of duty. Such supervision must be accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern the facility and may be required by the Director of Nursing (DON)and or/Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) when applicable, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times. Essential Duties 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 the day-to-day functions of the nursing activities in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility. • Participate in developing, maintaining, and updating written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department. • Ensure that reference material (i.e., PDR’S, regulations, professional standards of practice, etc.) maintained at the nurses’ stations is current. Recommend written material that will assist the nursing service department in meeting the day-to-day needs of the resident. • Ensure that the Nursing Service Procedures Manual is current and reflects the day-to-day nursing procedures performed in this facility. • Ensure that all nursing service personnel comply with the procedures set forth in the Nursing Service Procedures Manual. • Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the Director as necessary/required, concerning the operation of the nursing service department. • Periodically review the department’s policies, procedure manuals, job descriptions, etc. Make recommendations for revisions to the Director. • Assist in developing methods for coordinating nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents’ total regimen of care. • Ensure that all nursing service personnel are in compliance with their respective job descriptions. • Participate in the development, maintenance and implementation of the facility’s quality assurance program for the nursing service department. • Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested by the Administrator or Director of Nursing Services. • Periodically review the resident’s written discharge plan. Participate in the updating of the resident’s written discharge plan as required. • Assist the Director in planning the nursing services portion of the resident’s discharge plan as necessary. • Meet with the nursing staff, as well as support personnel, in planning the department’s services, programs, and activities. • Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required. • Complete accident/incident reports as necessary. • Interpret the department’s policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors, and government agencies as required. • Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., asnecessary. • Agree not to disclose assigned user ID code and password for accessing resident/facility information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator. • Agree not to disclose resident’s protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator. • Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access facility’s information system. Committee Functions • Attend various committee meetings of the facility (i.e., Infection Control, Policy Advisory, Pharmaceutical, Quality Assessment, etc.) as required. • Assist in preparing written and/or oral reports of the nursing service programs and activities to submit to such committee(s) as directed. • Provide information to the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee as requested. • Participate in developing the agenda for the Care Plan Committee meetings as necessary. • Participate in regularly scheduled reviews of the discharge plans and make such plans available to the Care Plan Committee as required or as may be necessary. • Implement recommendations from established committees as instructed by the Director. Personnel Functions • Ensure that a sufficient number of licensed practical and/or registered nurses are available for your tour of duty to ensure that quality care is maintained. • Ensure that a sufficient number of certified nursing assistants are available for your tour of duty to ensure that routine nursing care is provided to meet the daily nursing care needs of each resident. • Develop work assignments, and/or assist in completing and performing such tasks. • Delegate to each Charge Nurse the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary to perform his/her assigned duties. • Ensure that all nursing assistants are enrolled in or have graduated from an approved nursing assistant training program. • Ensure that all nurse aide trainees are under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. • Make daily rounds of the nursing service department to ensure that all nursing service personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards. Report findings to the Director. • Monitor absenteeism to ensure that an adequate number of nursing care personnel are on duty at all times. Report problem areas to the Director. • Ensure that established policies and procedures, including dress codes, are followed by all departmental personnel. • Review complaints and grievances made or filed by department personnel. Make appropriate reports to the Director as required or as may be necessary. • Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-department 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. • Meet with your shift on a regularly scheduled basis to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas and/or to assist in the improvement of services. • Review and evaluate your department’s work force and make recommendations to the Director. • Participate in employee performance evaluations, determining your shift’s staffing requirements, and making recommendations to the Director concerning employee dismissals, transfers, etc. • Ensure that departmental disciplinary action is administered fairly and without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, age, sex, religion, handicap, or marital status. • Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures governing accidents and incidents. • Report known or suspected incidents of fraud to the Administrator. • Ensure that departmental computer workstations left unattended are properly logged off or the password protected automatic screen-saver activates within established facility policy guidelines. Nursing Care Functions • Inform nursing service personnel of new admissions, their expected time of arrival, room assignment, etc. • Ensure that rooms are ready for new admissions. • Greet newly admitted residents upon admission. Escort them to their rooms as necessary • Make rounds with physicians as necessary. • Encourage attending physicians to record and sign progress notes, physicians’ orders, etc., on a timely basis and in accordance with current regulations. • Inform the Director when physician visits are not made in a timely manner. • Consult with the resident, his/her family, and the resident’s physician in planning the resident’s care, treatment, rehabilitation, etc., as necessary. • Notify the resident’s attending physician and next-of-kin when there is a change in the resident’s condition. • Visit residents on a daily basis in order to observe and evaluate each resident’s physical and emotional status. • Ensure that direct nursing care be provided by a licensed nurse, a certified nursing assistant, and/or a nurse aide trainee qualified to perform the procedure. • Review nurses’ notes to ensure that they are informative and descriptive of the nursing care being provided, that they reflect the resident’s response to the care, and that such care is provided in accordance with the resident’s wishes. • Provide direct nursing care as necessary. • Start IVs, obtain sputum, urine and other specimens for lab tests as ordered. • Take TPRs, blood pressures, etc., as necessary. • Admit, transfer and discharge residents as necessary. • Report problem areas to the Director. Assist in developing and implementing corrective action. • Keep the Director informed of the status of residents and other related matters through written/oral reports. • Assist the Charge Nurse in monitoring seriously ill residents. • Authorize the use of restraints when necessary and in accordance with our facilities policies and procedures. • Ensure that all RNs and LPNs on your shift comply with written procedures for the administration, storage, and control of medications and supplies. • Monitor medication passes and treatment schedules to ensure that medications are being administered as ordered and that treatments are provided as scheduled. • Review medication cards for completeness of information, accuracy in the transcription of physician orders, and adherence to stop order policies. • Inspect the nursing service treatment areas daily to ensure that they are maintained in a clean and safe manner. • Ensure that residents who are unable to call for help are checked frequently. • Meet with residents, and/or family members, as necessary. Report problems to the Director. • Assist in arranging transportation for discharged residents as necessary. • Inform family members of the death of the resident. • Call funeral homes when requested by the family. Staff Development • Participate in developing, planning, conducting, and scheduling in-service training classes that provide instructions on “how to do the job,” and ensure a well-educated nursing service department. • Assist the In-service Director/Educator in developing annual facility in-service training programs (e.g., OSHA, TB, HIPAA, Abuse Prevention, Safety, Infection Control, etc.). • Assist the Director in planning clinical supervision for nurse aide trainees. • Attend and participate in continuing education programs designed to keep you abreast of changes in your profession, as well as to maintain your license on a current status. Safety and Sanitation • Assist the Safety Officer in developing safety standards for the nursing service department as necessary. • Assist the Director and/or Infection Control Coordinator in identifying, evaluating, and classifying routine and jobrelated functions to ensure that tasks in which there is potential exposure to blood/body fluids are properly identified and recorded. • Ensure that all personnel performing tasks that involve potential exposure to blood/body fluids participate in appropriate in-service training programs prior to performing such tasks. • Ensure that an adequate supply of personal protective equipment is on hand and readily available to personnel who perform procedures that involve exposure to blood or body fluids. • Ensure that personnel follow established procedures for the use and disposal of personal protective equipment. • Monitor your shift’s personnel to ensure that they are following established safety regulations in the use of equipment and supplies. • Ensure that all nursing service personnel comply with established departmental policies and procedures. • Ensure that nursing service work areas (i.e., nurses’ stations, medicine preparation rooms, etc.) are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner. • Ensure that all resident care rooms, treatment areas, etc., are maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner. • Ensure that nursing service personnel follow established handwashing and hand hygiene procedures. • Ensure that nursing service personnel participate in and conduct all fire safety and disaster preparedness drills in a safe and professional manner. • Participate in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the infection control program for monitoring communicable and/or infectious diseases among the residents and personnel. • Ensure that nursing service personnel follow established infection control procedures when isolation precautions become necessary. • Participate in the development, implementation and maintenance of the procedures for reporting hazardous conditions or equipment. • Ensure that all personnel wear and/or use safety equipment and supplies (e.g., back brace, mechanical lifts, etc.) when lifting or moving residents. • Report missing/illegible labels and MSDSs to the safety officer or other designated person. Equipment and Supply Functions • Recommend to the Director the equipment and supply needs of the department. • Ensure that an adequate stock level of medications, medical supplies, equipment, etc., is maintained on premises at all times to meet the needs of the resident. • Assist the Maintenance Director in developing a preventive maintenance program for maintaining the nursing service department’s equipment and supplies in a safe and operable manner. • Participate in the development and implementation of the procedures for the safe operation of all nursing service equipment. • Ensure that only trained and authorized personnel operate the nursing service department’s equipment. • Ensure that all personnel operate nursing service equipment in a safe manner. • Monitor nursing procedures to ensure that nursing service supplies are used in an efficient manner to avoid waste. • Ensure that appropriate MSDSs are on file for hazardous chemicals used in the nursing service department. Care Plan and Assessment Functions • Participate in the development of written preliminary and comprehensive assessments of the nursing needs of each resident as necessary. • Participate in the development of a written plan of care (preliminary and comprehensive) for each resident that identifies the problems/needs of the resident, indicates the care to be given, goals to be accomplished, and which professional service is responsible for each element of care. • Encourage the resident to participate in the development and review of his/her care plan. • Review resident care plans for appropriate resident goals, problems, approaches, and revisions based on nursing needs. • Ensure that all personnel involved in providing care to the resident are aware of the resident’s care plan. Ensure that nursing personnel refer to the resident’s care plan prior to administering daily care to the resident. • Review nurses’ notes to determine if the care plan is being followed. • Assist the Resident Assessment/Care Plan Coordinator in planning, scheduling, and revising the MDS, including the implementation of RAPs and Triggers. • Review resident’s medical and nursing treatments to ensure that they are provided in accordance with the resident’s care plan and wishes. Budget and Planning Functions • Keep abreast of economic conditions/situations, and recommend to the Director adjustments in nursing services that ensure the continued ability to provide quality care. • Recommend to the Director the equipment needs of the nursing service department. • Report suspected or known incidence of fraud relative to false billings, cost reports, kickbacks, etc. Supervisory Requirements Assist with the overall supervision of and management of the nursing staff. As RN, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties. Qualification Education and/or Experience Must posess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree an accredited college or university. Must have training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices. 2 years or more experience preferably in a long-term care facility. Language Skills Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Ability to read technical procedures. Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees. Mathematical Skills Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. Reasoning Ability Must possess • the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action with the ability to solve practical problems. • the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public. • leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel. • the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care. Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served. Be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and team concept. Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities. Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents. Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices. Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition. Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN in this state. Current CPR certification. Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred. Must maintain all required continuing education/licensing. Must remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing at all times. Physical Demands Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday. Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner. Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position. Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met. Must function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies. Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a medical and physical examination. Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility. Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 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. May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Works in office area(s) as well as throughout the nursing service area (i.e., drug rooms, nurses’ stations, resident rooms, etc.). Moves intermittently during working hours. Is subject to frequent interruptions. Is involved with 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. Communicates with the medical staff, nursing personnel, and other department directors. 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 and Hepatitis B viruses. May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals. Maintains a liaison with the residents, their families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for the residents’ needs. Additional Information Note: Nothing in this job specification restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

RN

Part-time

1 week ago

RN PRN

PACS Edgewood, TX

Registered Nurse (RN) General Purpose The primary responsibility of your job position is to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities of the facility during your tour of duty. Such supervision must be accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern the facility and may be required by the Director of Nursing (DON)and or/Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) when applicable, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times. Essential Duties 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 the day-to-day functions of the nursing activities in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility. • Participate in developing, maintaining, and updating written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department. • Ensure that reference material (i.e., PDR’S, regulations, professional standards of practice, etc.) maintained at the nurses’ stations is current. Recommend written material that will assist the nursing service department in meeting the day-to-day needs of the resident. • Ensure that the Nursing Service Procedures Manual is current and reflects the day-to-day nursing procedures performed in this facility. • Ensure that all nursing service personnel comply with the procedures set forth in the Nursing Service Procedures Manual. • Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the Director as necessary/required, concerning the operation of the nursing service department. • Periodically review the department’s policies, procedure manuals, job descriptions, etc. Make recommendations for revisions to the Director. • Assist in developing methods for coordinating nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents’ total regimen of care. • Ensure that all nursing service personnel are in compliance with their respective job descriptions. • Participate in the development, maintenance and implementation of the facility’s quality assurance program for the nursing service department. • Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested by the Administrator or Director of Nursing Services. • Periodically review the resident’s written discharge plan. Participate in the updating of the resident’s written discharge plan as required. • Assist the Director in planning the nursing services portion of the resident’s discharge plan as necessary. • Meet with the nursing staff, as well as support personnel, in planning the department’s services, programs, and activities. • Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required. • Complete accident/incident reports as necessary. • Interpret the department’s policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors, and government agencies as required. • Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., asnecessary. • Agree not to disclose assigned user ID code and password for accessing resident/facility information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator. • Agree not to disclose resident’s protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator. • Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access facility’s information system. Committee Functions • Attend various committee meetings of the facility (i.e., Infection Control, Policy Advisory, Pharmaceutical, Quality Assessment, etc.) as required. • Assist in preparing written and/or oral reports of the nursing service programs and activities to submit to such committee(s) as directed. • Provide information to the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee as requested. • Participate in developing the agenda for the Care Plan Committee meetings as necessary. • Participate in regularly scheduled reviews of the discharge plans and make such plans available to the Care Plan Committee as required or as may be necessary. • Implement recommendations from established committees as instructed by the Director. Personnel Functions • Ensure that a sufficient number of licensed practical and/or registered nurses are available for your tour of duty to ensure that quality care is maintained. • Ensure that a sufficient number of certified nursing assistants are available for your tour of duty to ensure that routine nursing care is provided to meet the daily nursing care needs of each resident. • Develop work assignments, and/or assist in completing and performing such tasks. • Delegate to each Charge Nurse the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary to perform his/her assigned duties. • Ensure that all nursing assistants are enrolled in or have graduated from an approved nursing assistant training program. • Ensure that all nurse aide trainees are under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. • Make daily rounds of the nursing service department to ensure that all nursing service personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards. Report findings to the Director. • Monitor absenteeism to ensure that an adequate number of nursing care personnel are on duty at all times. Report problem areas to the Director. • Ensure that established policies and procedures, including dress codes, are followed by all departmental personnel. • Review complaints and grievances made or filed by department personnel. Make appropriate reports to the Director as required or as may be necessary. • Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-department 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. • Meet with your shift on a regularly scheduled basis to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas and/or to assist in the improvement of services. • Review and evaluate your department’s work force and make recommendations to the Director. • Participate in employee performance evaluations, determining your shift’s staffing requirements, and making recommendations to the Director concerning employee dismissals, transfers, etc. • Ensure that departmental disciplinary action is administered fairly and without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, age, sex, religion, handicap, or marital status. • Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures governing accidents and incidents. • Report known or suspected incidents of fraud to the Administrator. • Ensure that departmental computer workstations left unattended are properly logged off or the password protected automatic screen-saver activates within established facility policy guidelines. Nursing Care Functions • Inform nursing service personnel of new admissions, their expected time of arrival, room assignment, etc. • Ensure that rooms are ready for new admissions. • Greet newly admitted residents upon admission. Escort them to their rooms as necessary • Make rounds with physicians as necessary. • Encourage attending physicians to record and sign progress notes, physicians’ orders, etc., on a timely basis and in accordance with current regulations. • Inform the Director when physician visits are not made in a timely manner. • Consult with the resident, his/her family, and the resident’s physician in planning the resident’s care, treatment, rehabilitation, etc., as necessary. • Notify the resident’s attending physician and next-of-kin when there is a change in the resident’s condition. • Visit residents on a daily basis in order to observe and evaluate each resident’s physical and emotional status. • Ensure that direct nursing care be provided by a licensed nurse, a certified nursing assistant, and/or a nurse aide trainee qualified to perform the procedure. • Review nurses’ notes to ensure that they are informative and descriptive of the nursing care being provided, that they reflect the resident’s response to the care, and that such care is provided in accordance with the resident’s wishes. • Provide direct nursing care as necessary. • Start IVs, obtain sputum, urine and other specimens for lab tests as ordered. • Take TPRs, blood pressures, etc., as necessary. • Admit, transfer and discharge residents as necessary. • Report problem areas to the Director. Assist in developing and implementing corrective action. • Keep the Director informed of the status of residents and other related matters through written/oral reports. • Assist the Charge Nurse in monitoring seriously ill residents. • Authorize the use of restraints when necessary and in accordance with our facilities policies and procedures. • Ensure that all RNs and LPNs on your shift comply with written procedures for the administration, storage, and control of medications and supplies. • Monitor medication passes and treatment schedules to ensure that medications are being administered as ordered and that treatments are provided as scheduled. • Review medication cards for completeness of information, accuracy in the transcription of physician orders, and adherence to stop order policies. • Inspect the nursing service treatment areas daily to ensure that they are maintained in a clean and safe manner. • Ensure that residents who are unable to call for help are checked frequently. • Meet with residents, and/or family members, as necessary. Report problems to the Director. • Assist in arranging transportation for discharged residents as necessary. • Inform family members of the death of the resident. • Call funeral homes when requested by the family. Staff Development • Participate in developing, planning, conducting, and scheduling in-service training classes that provide instructions on “how to do the job,” and ensure a well-educated nursing service department. • Assist the In-service Director/Educator in developing annual facility in-service training programs (e.g., OSHA, TB, HIPAA, Abuse Prevention, Safety, Infection Control, etc.). • Assist the Director in planning clinical supervision for nurse aide trainees. • Attend and participate in continuing education programs designed to keep you abreast of changes in your profession, as well as to maintain your license on a current status. Safety and Sanitation • Assist the Safety Officer in developing safety standards for the nursing service department as necessary. • Assist the Director and/or Infection Control Coordinator in identifying, evaluating, and classifying routine and jobrelated functions to ensure that tasks in which there is potential exposure to blood/body fluids are properly identified and recorded. • Ensure that all personnel performing tasks that involve potential exposure to blood/body fluids participate in appropriate in-service training programs prior to performing such tasks. • Ensure that an adequate supply of personal protective equipment is on hand and readily available to personnel who perform procedures that involve exposure to blood or body fluids. • Ensure that personnel follow established procedures for the use and disposal of personal protective equipment. • Monitor your shift’s personnel to ensure that they are following established safety regulations in the use of equipment and supplies. • Ensure that all nursing service personnel comply with established departmental policies and procedures. • Ensure that nursing service work areas (i.e., nurses’ stations, medicine preparation rooms, etc.) are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner. • Ensure that all resident care rooms, treatment areas, etc., are maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner. • Ensure that nursing service personnel follow established handwashing and hand hygiene procedures. • Ensure that nursing service personnel participate in and conduct all fire safety and disaster preparedness drills in a safe and professional manner. • Participate in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the infection control program for monitoring communicable and/or infectious diseases among the residents and personnel. • Ensure that nursing service personnel follow established infection control procedures when isolation precautions become necessary. • Participate in the development, implementation and maintenance of the procedures for reporting hazardous conditions or equipment. • Ensure that all personnel wear and/or use safety equipment and supplies (e.g., back brace, mechanical lifts, etc.) when lifting or moving residents. • Report missing/illegible labels and MSDSs to the safety officer or other designated person. Equipment and Supply Functions • Recommend to the Director the equipment and supply needs of the department. • Ensure that an adequate stock level of medications, medical supplies, equipment, etc., is maintained on premises at all times to meet the needs of the resident. • Assist the Maintenance Director in developing a preventive maintenance program for maintaining the nursing service department’s equipment and supplies in a safe and operable manner. • Participate in the development and implementation of the procedures for the safe operation of all nursing service equipment. • Ensure that only trained and authorized personnel operate the nursing service department’s equipment. • Ensure that all personnel operate nursing service equipment in a safe manner. • Monitor nursing procedures to ensure that nursing service supplies are used in an efficient manner to avoid waste. • Ensure that appropriate MSDSs are on file for hazardous chemicals used in the nursing service department. Care Plan and Assessment Functions • Participate in the development of written preliminary and comprehensive assessments of the nursing needs of each resident as necessary. • Participate in the development of a written plan of care (preliminary and comprehensive) for each resident that identifies the problems/needs of the resident, indicates the care to be given, goals to be accomplished, and which professional service is responsible for each element of care. • Encourage the resident to participate in the development and review of his/her care plan. • Review resident care plans for appropriate resident goals, problems, approaches, and revisions based on nursing needs. • Ensure that all personnel involved in providing care to the resident are aware of the resident’s care plan. Ensure that nursing personnel refer to the resident’s care plan prior to administering daily care to the resident. • Review nurses’ notes to determine if the care plan is being followed. • Assist the Resident Assessment/Care Plan Coordinator in planning, scheduling, and revising the MDS, including the implementation of RAPs and Triggers. • Review resident’s medical and nursing treatments to ensure that they are provided in accordance with the resident’s care plan and wishes. Budget and Planning Functions • Keep abreast of economic conditions/situations, and recommend to the Director adjustments in nursing services that ensure the continued ability to provide quality care. • Recommend to the Director the equipment needs of the nursing service department. • Report suspected or known incidence of fraud relative to false billings, cost reports, kickbacks, etc. Supervisory Requirements Assist with the overall supervision of and management of the nursing staff. As RN, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties. Qualification Education and/or Experience Must posess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree an accredited college or university. Must have training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices. 2 years or more experience preferably in a long-term care facility. Language Skills Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Ability to read technical procedures. Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees. Mathematical Skills Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. Reasoning Ability Must possess • the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action with the ability to solve practical problems. • the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public. • leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel. • the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care. Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served. Be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and team concept. Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities. Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents. Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices. Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition. Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN in this state. Current CPR certification. Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred. Must maintain all required continuing education/licensing. Must remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing at all times. Physical Demands Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday. Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner. Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position. Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met. Must function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies. Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a medical and physical examination. Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility. Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 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. May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Works in office area(s) as well as throughout the nursing service area (i.e., drug rooms, nurses’ stations, resident rooms, etc.). Moves intermittently during working hours. Is subject to frequent interruptions. Is involved with 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. Communicates with the medical staff, nursing personnel, and other department directors. 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 and Hepatitis B viruses. May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals. Maintains a liaison with the residents, their families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for the residents’ needs. Additional Information Note: Nothing in this job specification restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Lead Outpatient Registered Nurse (RN) - Multispecialty

Inova Health Ashburn, VA

Job Description Inova Multispecialty Clinic - Ashburn is looking for a dedicated Lead Outpatient Registered Nurse (RN) to join the team. This role will be full time day shift from Monday – Friday Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation. Featured Benefits Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program. Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day. Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offeringup to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans. Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost. Outpatient Registered Nurse (RN) Job Responsibilities Performs essential duties necessary to clinic or non-acute operations to include: Full Intakes Reconciliation of Medications Patient Education Serves as a clinical expert and a team lead for all clinical staff in the outpatient environment while communicating effectively and working cooperatively with others. Achieves desired patient outcomes using integrated approach. Ensures improvements in practice settings by assuming responsibility for self-development in lifelong learning and providing direction and guidance to others regarding practice. Serves as a resource, preceptor and mentor to the outpatient team. Minimum Qualifications Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Licensure: RN licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Registered Nurse. Experience: 3 years of Registered Nurse clinical experience. Certification: BLS from the American Heart Association. Preferred Qualifications 2 years of acute care experience as a Registered Nurse Previous leadership, charge or preceptor experience ACLS from the American Heart Association About Us We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare. Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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Registered Nurse (RN)- Inpatient Program- Evenings & Overnights

Helio Health Rochester, NY

Overview Helio Health is on a mission to treat and promote recovery from the effects of substance use, mental health disorders, and other behavioral healthcare issues. In order to support our mission, Helio Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to work on a Full-Time basis for our Rochester Inpatient Program . The Registered Nurse (RN) will provide comprehensive treatment to those affected by substance use, mental health, and other behavioral health disorders. The schedule will be the evening or overnight shift. Registered Nurses at Helio Health have a unique opportunity to use their training to provide a comprehensive approach focusing on patients’ mental health and wellbeing. RN’s in the behavioral healthcare field may enjoy the following benefits not traditionally found in common healthcare settings: Less physically demanding and strenuous on your body from not needing to stand for your entire shift. Less laborious work with patients with less tasks related to ADL’s. Primarily taking vitals, passings medications, and identifying and acute needs of mental health and SUD related issues. Build strong relationships with patients and see positive, real-time results. Pay Rate: $36.00- $40.00 per hour. In addition to Helio Health’s comprehensive benefits package, Full-Time RN's are eligible to receive a Sign-On incentive up to $8,000 as well as shift differential! Responsibilities Work under the supervision of the Nurse Manager, Service Director and/or Program Director and follows medical orders for patient care. Communicate with supervisor, medical provider and/or Medical Director regarding patients' medical concerns. Monitor patients' medical status, signs and symptoms of withdrawal and reports to supervisor and/or medical director. Work with other medical staff across the agency and in the community for continuity of patient medical care. Communicate with clinical staff regarding patients' medical concerns. Work directly with patients' in providing medical services, interpreting medical information and provide recommendations or make referrals for medical services. Develop, recommend, and review medical policies and procedures for all programs within Syracuse Behavioral Healthcare. Advise the agency and ensure the provision of services for medical and health related issues. Provide direct patient care of medical examination, implementation of medical orders, treatment of medical conditions and communicable and infectious disease reporting in accordance with the law. Execute and review public health education and screening protocols with regards to tuberculosis, sexually transmitted diseases, hepatitis, and HIV prevention and harm reduction in accordance with Article 27-F of the Public Health law and under the Mental Hygiene law in coordination with the Medical Director/Nurse Manager. Implement and carry out a medically based group for patients on the above topics. Serves on special review and quality assurance committees as assigned. Provide and document medical consultation, assessment, examination, and treatment planning and review consistent with agency policy and requirements. Other related assignments and duties consistent with training and experience. Qualifications Must be a licensed Registered Nurse currently registered by the New York State Department. At least one year of experience, or comparable training in the treatment of substance abuse and/or substance dependency. Basic computer skills required. We strongly encourage bilingual candidates who are fluent in both Spanish and English to apply. Your language skills will be a valuable asset in serving our diverse community and enhancing our team's capabilities. Our Comprehensive Employee Benefits Package Includes: Overtime and Shift Differential Pay. Health insurance including dental and vision for employees and families. Paid Vacation and Sick leave - No Waiting Period for accruals. Paid holidays, including a floating birthday holiday. 401(k) plan with up to 5% company match. Company paid short-term disability insurance. Company sponsored life insurance. Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Helio Health provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), parental status, religion, national origin, citizenship, status as a victim of domestic violence, age, military or veteran status, handicap or disability, family medical history or predisposing genetic characteristics or carrier status, marital status, family status, political affiliation, felony conviction record, status as a victim of a crime, or status as an employee who has complained about discrimination, filed a charge of discrimination, or participated in an employment discrimination. Salary and hourly compensation ranges are provided in accordance with NYS law and are based on Helio Health's good faith belief of what is accurate at the time of posting. Salary and hourly compensation offers are based on candidate's education level and experience relevant to the position and also take into account information provided by the hiring manager and program. IND123B

OR Circulating RN - Surgical University

Renown Health Reno, NV

The posted pay range represents the long-term earning opportunity for the position, while starting pay is based on the experience, skills, and qualifications each candidate brings to the role. Position Purpose This position provides optimal patient care utilizing knowledge and skills within the context of the nursing process. The incumbent is accountable for individualized patient outcomes over an entire episode of care. The incumbent provides comprehensive nursing services to adolescent, adult and geriatric patients, including their families/caregivers. Start Date: 9/14/2026 Nature and Scope This position is challenged to diagnose and treat human responses to health problems. The incumbent must provide optimal patient/resident care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of adolescent, adult, and geriatric residents and families. Demonstrates the cognitive and psychosocial needs specific to the population to be served and meets standards of quality as measured by the unit/department age specific competency standards. This position requires a scientific knowledge base and ongoing growth and learning. When possible the family or those significant to the family are considered as part of the assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation efforts of the Registered Nurse (RN). The RN coordinates care between other professionals as needed. Intensive continuous mental effort is required to provide optimal safe patient care and the same mental effort is required when interacting with internal and external contacts, exercising judgments and making decisions. This position does provide patient care. Disclaimer The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job. Minimum Qualifications Requirements - Required and/or Preferred Name Description Education: Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing and speaking English. Appropriate education to obtain and maintain Registered Nursing licensure in the State of Nevada. Experience None License(s) Ability to obtain and maintain a State of Nevada Registered Nurse license. State of Nevada Point of Care Analyst POCA license required within 120 days of hire: 200255, 209256, 200266, 400255, 400266. Certification(s) Current BLS certification by The American Heart Association standards. Other Specific Department Required Certificates: Employees will obtain the extra certifications within six months, unless otherwise specified, of being hired or transferring into the department that requires the additional certificates. ACLS per The American Heart Association Standards Required for Departments: 200112, 200114, 200119, ,200132, 200150, 200151, 200155, 200179, 200201,200202, 200205, 200206, 200208, 200251, 200253, 200255, 200261, 200265, 200266, 200276, 200322, 200323, 200325, 200329, 200340, 200341, 209256, 400111, 400125, 400151, 400201, 400202, 400208, 400251, 400253, 400255, 400266, 400276, 400329, 400340, 900256 ACLS per The American Heart Association Standards Required for Departments: 200326 and 200329 within 3 months of being hired. ACLS and PALS per The American Heart Association Standards Required for Department: 400326 within 3 months of being hired. PALS per The American Heart Association Standards Required for Departments: 200178, 200179, 200202, 200205, 200324, 200341, 400202, 400340 (Pre-Op and PACU RNs only), 400341, 900256. PALS per The American Heart Association Standards Required for Department: 200322, 200323 within 6 months of being hired. NRP Required for Departments: 200171, 200174, 200206 additions to BLS & RN STABLE certification required for 200174 within 6 months of being hired or transferring. ENLS (Emergency Neuro Life Support) Required for Department 200255 within 24 months of being hired or transferred to the department. ENLS (Emergency Neuro Life Support) Required for Department 200150 within 18-24 months of being hired or transferred to the department. ENPC or PALS per The American Heart Association Standards Required for Departments: 200255, 200266, 200268, 200276, 209256 within one year of being hired or transferring to the department in addition to ACLS, BLS & RN. ENPC or PALS per The American Heart Association Standards required within 3 months of being hired or transferring to the department: 200326. ENPC per The American Heart Association Standards Required for Departments: 200323 within 12 months of being hired. TNCC Required for Departments: 200323, 200326 within 18 months of being hired or transferring to the department. TNCC or TCAR Required for Departments: 200202 within 18 months of being hired or transferring to the department. TNCC and ENPC preferred: 400326. APHON Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Required for Departments: 200178, 200179, 200324 within 24 months of being hired or transferring into the department. OCN certification preferred. If does not hold the OCN certification, incumbent is required to complete at least 12 cancer-related continuing education nursing contact hours upon completion of first year of employment and on an annual basis thereafter. If certified, incumbent must maintain minimum qualifications in order to maintain certification: 200113. Chemotherapy Immunotherapy training per ASCO standards within 1 year of hire required for department: 200113. RNFA: RN may perform in the capacity of a first assist if he or she is a graduate of an accredited school of Nursing, Completion of a RNFA program that includes didactic and supervised clinical practice, is based on AORN's core curriculum for the RNFA 200201, 200340, 400201, 400340. Computer / Typing Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.

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