6:30a-6:30p

Saturday & Sunday

General Purpose:

To supervise day-to-day nursing functions of an assigned area to include functioning as a charge nurse in providing nursing care to residents as prescribed by the physician and in accordance with standards of nursing practices and regulations, and as may be directed by the director of nursing or nursing department managers.

Qualifications:

Must be a register nurse (RN) or licensed practical nurse (LPN) in good standing and currently licensed by the State.

Able to read, write, and follow oral and written directions at a level necessary to accomplish the job.

Must be able to relate positively and favorably to residents and families and to work cooperatively with other employees.

Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance.

Must meet all local health regulations and pass post-employment physical exam if required.

Must be capable of performing the essential job functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Experience as a charge nurse or supervisory experience preferred.

Essential Job Functions:

• Unit Supervision

Duties: Supervise other professional and non-professional staff in the day-to-day delivery

of resident care. Schedule job assignments and develop nursing unit priorities. May

orientate new staff and participate in recruitment and selection of nursing staff.

Communicate policies, assist and coach a needed. Monitor work assignments, provide

feedback, evaluate performance, and redirect and discipline as needed.

• Nursing Care Function

Duties: Prepare and review medical records and nurses notes, and assess residents to

evaluate their physical and emotional status. Monitor resident activity and provide nursing

care according to the physician's orders, care plans, established standards, and facility

policies. Coordinate and assist or prepare for new admissions, transfers and discharge for

residents. Transcribe physicians' telephone orders. Communicate with residents, family

members, and management regarding resident status.

• Drug Administration & Documentation Function

Duties: Prepare and administer medications as ordered by the physician; in accordance with

nursing standards and facility policies. Sign, date, and perform all charting and record

keeping in accordance with established policies and procedure.

• Residents' Rights Function

Duties: Understand, comply with, and promote all rules regarding residents' rights.

Physical and Sensory Requirement (With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices):

Walking, reaching, bending, heavy lifting, grasping, fine hand coordination, ability to hear and respond to pages; ability to read and write, ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions and directions, ability to communicate with residents, families, personnel, vendors, and consultants, ability to distinguish smells, taste, and temperatures, and ability to remain calm under stress.

Other Job Functions:

• Care Plan Assessment Function

Duties: Assist and participate in developing and implementing a written care plan for individual residents that addresses the needs of the residents.

• Staff Development Function

Duties: Participate in in-service training, assist in implementing orientation programs and

job skills training; maintain professional competence.

• Safety & Sanitation Functions

Duties: monitor environment and care practices of nursing personnel to ensure compliance

with established safety, fire and disaster, infection control and all other departmental

policies and procedures are followed; and to ensure cleanliness and safety of work and

treatment areas.

• Other Duties

Duties: Other duties as assigned.

Physician and Sensory Requirements (With or Without the Aide of Mechanical Devices)

Walking, ability to distinguish smells, ability to communicate with residents and personnel, ability to read and write and ability to understand and instruct nursing services personnel concerning training and education.

Job Description Review:

I understand this job description and its requirements; and I am expected to complete all duties as assigned. I understand the job functions may be altered from time to time.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekend availability

Work setting:

• Long term care

License/Certification:

• RN (Required)

Work Location: One location

Please Note :
bankofmontserrat.ms is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, bankofmontserrat.ms provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.