RN Night Shift - Inc
Wiggins, MS
About the Job
*Registered Nurse - RN *
*Purpose of Your Job Position:* The primary purpose of your job position is to provide direct nursing care to the residents, and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants.
*Expectations and Responsibilities:* As part of an interdependent team of skilled and caring people the Registered Nurse must act in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be required by the Director of Nursing to ensure that the highest quality of care is maintained at all times.
*Duties and Responsibilities (not limited to)*
*Administrative Functions*
* Assign and monitor all jobs to be done by the nursing assistants under your supervision on your shift so that workload is evenly distributed based on staff qualifications, resident acuity and physical layout of the facility.
* Implement established policies and procedures.
* Ensure that all nursing staff assigned to you comply with the written policies and procedures established by this facility.
* Meet with your assigned nursing staff and support personnel to plan appropriate services, programs, and activities for your shift.
*Charting and Documentation*
* Chart nurses’ notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided to the resident, as well as the resident’s response to the care.
* Document status of each resident on the chart at least weekly, more often if significant change occurs or as directed. Follow up with monthly and quarterly summaries as instructed.
*Nursing Care Functions*
* Implement and maintain established nursing objectives and standards.
* Make rounds at least every two (2) hours to ensure that certified nursing assistants are properly administering prescribed care as assigned.
* Make general observations and evaluations of the resident’s physical and emotional status. Make note of any significant changes and communicate those changes to the Charge Nurse/ADON according to facility policy and protocol.
* Ensure that direct nursing care is provided a certified nursing assistant, and/or a nurse aide trainee qualified to perform the procedure.
* Cooperate with and coordinate social and activity programs with nursing service schedules.
* Notify the Charge Nurse/ADON when the resident is involved in an accident/incident or if there is a significant change in the resident’s condition.
* Cooperate with restorative and rehabilitation/restorative programs as requested.
* Administer professional services such as: medication administration via peg tube, oral, injections, etc., tube feedings, suction, applying and changing dressings, packs colostomy and drainage bags, taking blood, giving massages and range of motion exercises, care for the dead/dying, tracheostomy care, etc. as required.
*Requirements*
RN Certification
Dependable
BSL
tracheostomy experience preferred
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 36 per week
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
* Geriatrics
* Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
* Wound Care
Physical Setting:
* Long term care
* Nursing home
* Rehabilitation center
Work Location: In person
*Purpose of Your Job Position:* The primary purpose of your job position is to provide direct nursing care to the residents, and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants.
*Expectations and Responsibilities:* As part of an interdependent team of skilled and caring people the Registered Nurse must act in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be required by the Director of Nursing to ensure that the highest quality of care is maintained at all times.
*Duties and Responsibilities (not limited to)*
*Administrative Functions*
* Assign and monitor all jobs to be done by the nursing assistants under your supervision on your shift so that workload is evenly distributed based on staff qualifications, resident acuity and physical layout of the facility.
* Implement established policies and procedures.
* Ensure that all nursing staff assigned to you comply with the written policies and procedures established by this facility.
* Meet with your assigned nursing staff and support personnel to plan appropriate services, programs, and activities for your shift.
*Charting and Documentation*
* Chart nurses’ notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided to the resident, as well as the resident’s response to the care.
* Document status of each resident on the chart at least weekly, more often if significant change occurs or as directed. Follow up with monthly and quarterly summaries as instructed.
*Nursing Care Functions*
* Implement and maintain established nursing objectives and standards.
* Make rounds at least every two (2) hours to ensure that certified nursing assistants are properly administering prescribed care as assigned.
* Make general observations and evaluations of the resident’s physical and emotional status. Make note of any significant changes and communicate those changes to the Charge Nurse/ADON according to facility policy and protocol.
* Ensure that direct nursing care is provided a certified nursing assistant, and/or a nurse aide trainee qualified to perform the procedure.
* Cooperate with and coordinate social and activity programs with nursing service schedules.
* Notify the Charge Nurse/ADON when the resident is involved in an accident/incident or if there is a significant change in the resident’s condition.
* Cooperate with restorative and rehabilitation/restorative programs as requested.
* Administer professional services such as: medication administration via peg tube, oral, injections, etc., tube feedings, suction, applying and changing dressings, packs colostomy and drainage bags, taking blood, giving massages and range of motion exercises, care for the dead/dying, tracheostomy care, etc. as required.
*Requirements*
RN Certification
Dependable
BSL
tracheostomy experience preferred
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 36 per week
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
* Geriatrics
* Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
* Wound Care
Physical Setting:
* Long term care
* Nursing home
* Rehabilitation center
Work Location: In person
Source : Inc