RN-Skilled Nursing Facility

JOB SUMMARY Reporting to the Director of Nursing, the Registered Nurse (RN) ensures the general well-being of residents by providing nursing care and services for residents in a manner and environment that provides dignity and full recognition of each resident’s individuality. The RN serves as the charge nurse in the absence of the Director of Nursing and Assistant Director of Nursing. The RN respectfully interacts with all residents, family members, visitors, colleagues and staff. This is a safety sensitive position. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • Associate’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university • Licensed Florida RN; required to maintain licensure • Current CPR certification required • Two or more years of related experience and/or training in geriatrics in long term care, home health or other health care setting • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Computer literacy which includes, but is not limited to, Microsoft Office suite ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS It is understood that every incidental duty connected with operations listed in the job description is not always specifically described, and that employees, at the discretion of management, may be required to perform duties not within their job descriptions. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position. • Serves as the charge nurse in the absence of the DON • Assures resident safety • Provides total nursing care for skilled nursing facility residents • Observes and reports symptoms and conditions of residents • Maintains timely and accurate records on residents’ condition, medication and treatment • Develops resident care plan • Assists in maintaining a physical, social and psychological environment that is conducive to the best interest and welfare of the patients • Assists physicians as needed and requested • Requisitions supplies and services • Assists in the training and supervision of nursing service personnel • Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job ESSENTIAL MENTAL AND PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS The essential mental and physical functions listed below are required in order for an employee to be able to perform the essential functions of this position. • Thinking critically; defined as reading, understanding and taking appropriate action on detailed and complex information • Standing for long periods of time • Lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs • Pushing a wheelchair with a resident weighing up to 200 lbs • Repetitive actions/motion of one or both hands • Hearing ordinary conversation and office sounds • Verbal communication in person and on the phone • Written communication by hand and on PC