ABOUT THE JOB
We need nurses for skilled nursing facilities in Florida, California, Washington, New York and Illinois. The role is open for hardworking, compassionate, and talented professionals, who are experienced and have nursing skills to care for adult patients in accordance with standard guidelines and regulations and as may be directed by administration.
The registered nurse shall be responsible for the overall delivery of care to adult patients. This position involves providing direction to Licensed Practical Nurse, CNA’s, and other members of the team. It requires clinical competence in the provision of nursing care specific to adult patients and an understanding of the growth/development stages of adults.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· The RN has the authority to formulate, affect, interpret and implement management policies and operating procedures with regard to Nursing responsibilitie
· Makes independent decisions, as necessary, in carrying out day-to-day operations in ensuring optimal resident care
· Develops resident’s daily assignment sheets and makes changes as indicated based on staffing patterns and resident acuity
· Independently assigns duties to staff to ensure optimal patient care
· Maintains a liaison and communicates with other department supervisors to adequately plan for resident activities and ensures continuity of resident care
· Evaluates resident’s response to medication and treatment
· Responsible for ensuring administration of medication arid treatments, and evaluating resident’s response to medication and treatment
· Responsible for assessing the nutritional needs of residents
· Performs ongoing physical assessments on all residents
· Gives direct resident care based on sound scientific principles as deemed necessary.
· Participates in pressure ulcer rounds and documents pressure ulcers in accordance with policies and procedures
· Participates in admissions, transfers, and discharge planning according to Nursing procedures, including, but not limited to interviewing and assessing new admissions and initiating care plans
· Responsible for providing complete physical care
· Identifies educational needs of Nursing Staff and participates in in-service educational pro grains by attending and providing individual, group, unit, and facility education/in-service
· Assures weights are obtained per policy and procedure and discrepancies are reported to RNM, Medical Staff, and Dietary
· Makes rounds to assess resident condition and unit environment
· Maintains the confidentiality of all resident information as per HIP AA guidelines and the facility’s policies
· Develops and maintains a written care plan for each resident; both initial and interim care plans as residents’ problems/needs change
· Reviews and regularly evaluates resident care plans to meet nursing care goals
QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing as a Registered Nurse (Associate’s or Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
- Open to new graduates or graduating students
- Valid nursing license
- Preferably with experience
- BLS, ACLS upon hire
- Working knowledge of electronic health records
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Strong interpersonal skills to work with a dynamic healthcare team
- Able to handle pressure, multi-task, and prioritize
- Knowledge of MDS and care planning a plus
- IV Certification a plus
THE OFFER
· Direct access to experienced immigration lawyers and nurse mentors
· Access to a network of employers across the U.S.A.
· Competitive compensation package
· Employer pays for all immigration visa processing fees
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Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Salary: $26.00 – $38.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Medical Specialty:
- Geriatrics
Physical Setting:
- Long term care
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Supplemental Pay:
- Overtime pay
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Language:
- English (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- NCLEX (Preferred)
- US RN license (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
