Registered Nurse (RN) Job Description
Full Job Description We are hiring for a Nursing Supervisor to join our team! RN preferred Come Join a great team! Work for a company that offers excellent benefits (per eligibility requirements): Vacation Time Shift differential Competitive pay Health insurance with EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTION PLAN AS LOW AS $12.00 FOR SINGLE & $39.00 PER FAMILY. 401k with employer match Short Term Disability Life Insurance We offer top quality senior living and rehabilitative care. Our staff is devoted to providing our residents with a homelike, safe environment designed to improve their quality of life. As part of Athena Health Care Systems’ continuum of care, residents can happily “age in place” knowing that they don’t have to move as their care needs change. Our staff are highly trained to give residents care at every level. PURPOSE OF YOUR POSITION: The primary purpose of your job position is to direct the total nursing care activities in the facility during each tour of duty in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and as may be directed by the DNS, to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS: Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as a RN in this state. Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language. Must possess accurate and comprehensive assessment skills. Must be familiar with drug actions and interactions. Must have knowledge of restorative nursing and rehabilitation policies and utilizes appropriately. Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public. Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long term care. Must be knowledgeable in the Privacy Rule and ensure all staff comply with facility privacy practices policies and procedures. Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel. Must possess 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 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 be able to communicate effectively to appropriate personnel regarding emergency situations. EXPERIENCE: Minimum one (1) year supervisory experience in a hospital, long-term care facility or other related health care facility is preferable. Must have training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited school of nursing, college or university. Must be CPR certified. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless