RN jobs in Kensington, MD

RN Jobs in Kensington, MD

Registered Nurse FT

Copper Ridge Nursing & Assisted Living Center Sykesville, MD

Position Title: Registered Nurse Copper Ridge Nursing & Assisted Living Center is recruiting for a full time RN's to fill the role in a skilled nursing facility setting. The RN will have direct care responsibilities. We are looking for clinicians who would like to combine their love for people and strong work ethic with the opportunities to advance your career. Duties: Observe and monitor residents’ health and assess their needs to provide quality care Work with physicians to create individual care plans and assist them during required operations or procedures Maintain complete healthcare records and reports including PCC being utilized according to best practices. Supervise, manage, and assist in training CMA’s and GNA’s on staff Perform routine procedures as needed, including administering medication and injections, and provide emergency medical care when necessary Maintain a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness within the facility Collaborates with DON in maintaining adequate staffing coverage Effectively utilizes existing manpower to limit the amount of overtime/agency needed to support staffing Assess work performance of nursing staff while on duty ensuring timeliness in services to our patients/residents Maintain security of the facility, creating an environment that is respectful, team-oriented, and responsive to the needs of our staff, patients, and their families Monitoring nursing care to reduce hospitalizations and ensure positive outcomes. Encourages shift to shift communication between incoming and outgoing nursing staff. Reviews prospective Admissions in relation to existing nursing capabilities and ensures readiness to treat. Ensure that patient's attending physician and family or responsible party are promptly notified of any significant change in the patient health condition. Investigates patient/family complaints and takes appropriate actions to bring to resolution. Requirements: Current state RN BLS/CPR certification In-depth knowledge of nursing care methods and health and safety guidelines Responsible and compassionate with outstanding organizational and communication skills Experience supervising GNAs and CMAs in a nursing home setting Preferred Skills: Our ideal candidate is organized, interested in management positions, and committed to maintaining high standards. Benefits: 401(k), health, life, vision, and dental insurance, PTO (paid time off), overtime pay, premium holiday pay, disability insurance, and stability in the strong leadership/management team who strives & achieves customer service excellence with dedicated staff qualifications. *Per the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines, COVID-19 vaccines, or an approved exemption, are mandatory and are a requirement to work in our community. Call to Action: If you're ready to join a vibrant team with opportunities for growth, click the apply button to start your application! Copper Ridge is an equal opportunity employer and promotes a drug-free workplace.

Manager/Supervisor

Full-time

6 days ago

Charge Nurse

Sterling Care Hillhaven Hyattsville, MD

Summary/Objective In keeping with our organization’s goal of improving the lives of the Residents we serve, the Registered Nurse (R.N.)/Licensed Practical Nurse (L.P.N.) plays a critical role in providing superior customer service and nursing care to all Residents and residents. The R.N./L.P.N. provides supervision of staff and will safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of all Residents/residents under their care by following applicable laws, regulations, and established nursing policies and procedures. Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Provides quality nursing care to Residents/residents in an environment that promotes their rights, dignity, and freedom of choice. 2. Provides supervision to G.N.A’s and all subordinate staff which includes checking their work to ascertain that assignments have been completed. 3. Assign all G.N.A’s and other subordinate staff to Residents. Assign break times and all regular and special assignments. 4. Administer all parenteral, intramuscular, and sub-cutaneous injections. 5. Administer medications within the scope of practice of the R.N./L.P.N. Licensure. Maintain a current report of narcotics received and used. 6. Review daily the documentation of the dispensing of the controlled substances and narcotics. 7. Place pharmacy orders, for and administer all newly prescribed medications and document. 8. Carry out direct contemporaneous charting in your shift. Chart detailed monthly evaluations of each Resident that reflect his/her condition and progress. 9. Responsible for all nursing care of assigned Residents while on duty. Must notify appropriate persons if there is any significant change in a Resident’s condition or any transfer to a hospital. 10. Ensure that Resident care plans are being followed and asses each Resident’s status in accord with their care plan. 11. Round with physicians when needed. 12. RN’s to assess residents for change in clinical condition and prn. 13. LPN’s to monitor residents for change in clinical condition and prn. 14. Administer or supervise all treatments prescribed by physicians including but not limited to pressure ulcer care, Foley catheter care. 15. Supervise serving of prescribed diets and fluids intake and immediately report any issues to the physician and DON/ADON. 16. Must be knowledgeable of individual resident focused care plans and support the care planning process by reporting specific information and observations of the Resident’s needs, preferences and report any behavioral changes. 17. Provide wound care when needed. 18. Completes medical records documenting care provided and other information in accordance with nursing policies while maintaining strict confidentiality. 19. Assure that established infection control and standard precaution practices are maintained when providing care. Follow established safety precautions when preforming tasks and using equipment and supplies. 20. Reports all hazardous conditions, damaged equipment and supply issues to appropriate persons. 21. Maintains the comfort, privacy and dignity of Residents/residents and interacts with them in a manner that displays warmth, respect and promotes a caring environment. 22. Answer and respond to call lights promptly and courteously. 23. Assist with new admissions, re-admissions and assist with the transfer of Residents to different rooms within the facility. 24. Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with Residents/residents, visitors, families, peers and supervisors. 25. Attend and participate in departmental meetings and in-services as directed. 26. Communicate with other employees in a private and respectful manner. 27. Work and be proficient with certain computer systems designated by the company. Supervisory Responsibility This position has direct supervisor responsibilities for Geriatric Nurse Aides and other personnel assigned. Work Environment This job operates in a health care setting. This role requires regular walking to various locations around the facility while pulling or pushing carts. This position works mostly in the Resident care areas as well as in occasional outside weather conditions. This role may also come into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. Physical Demands while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping on a regular basis. The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects and patients weighing over 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Position Type and Expected Hours of Work This position is part of a health care facility that is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required. Travel No travel is expected for this position. Required Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent. Graduate from and accredited nursing program. Current State License as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse. C.P.R. Certified Preferred Education and Experience One year experience as a R.N. or L.P.N. in a long-term care setting. One year experience as a C.N.A. Additional Eligibility Qualifications Knowledge of DPH regulations. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Shifts Available Shifts 7am to 7pm 7pm to 7am