Full Time- RN- Smith Care Center

Provide professional, loving, compassionate nursing care to residents in our 60-bed skilled nursing facility. Mentor and lead the team in a supportive way that inspires them to give their very best. Full Time, Every other weekend- 8-hour shifts- 230pm-11pm Duties/Responsibilities Review Medicare charts for appropriate documentation on every shift. Function as Charge Nurse and/or Medication Nurse as needed. Counsel team members with complaints or grievances and identify interventions. Assist the Director of Nursing in the creation of and compliance with the approved departmental budget. Collaborate with Security for the Smith Care Center fire drills. Complete necessary form and make two copies; copies go to the Life Safety Officer and the original will go to the Sr. VP of Health Services. Ensure compliance with all Federal and State health and safety regulations. Serve as a member of the inter-disciplinary team as directed by the Director of Nursing. Follow Universal Precautions and Infection Control procedures. Comply with Florida State statutes regarding required continuing education credits. Assist in the planning, development, organization, implementation, evaluation, and direction of assigned shifts’ activities. Attend change of shift report. Complete team member performance appraisals by the required date as assigned by the Director of Nursing. Assure that all necessary positions are present at the beginning of the nursing shift. Supervise Charge Nurses and Medication Nurses and assist when necessary. Assume responsibilities of Charge Nurse as requested by the Director of Nursing. Make daily rounds on all residents as requested by the Director of Nursing. Monitor that CNA's meet on a weekly basis to review Resident Care Plans. Assist the Resident Assessment Coordinator (RAC) with computer data as requested by the Director of Health Services. Meet with administrative, medical, and nursing staff, and related departments in planning departmental services, programs, and activities. Develop and maintain rapport with inter-departmental personnel. Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of nursing objectives and standards. Assist in the development, implementation, and coordination of departmental policies and procedures, Resident Care Plans, nursing procedure manuals, and job descriptions. Interpret departmental policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors, and resident representatives. Visit each resident at least once during a shift to assure appropriate care is being rendered and take action accordingly. Assist in identifying departmental problems and subsequent resolutions. Make recommendations to the Director of Nursing regarding staffing, improvement of services, and potential problems. Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of Resident Care Plans and resident assessments. Perform administrative duties as required by departmental policies and procedures. Participate in departmental projects and studies as assigned. Identify the need for and conduct educational in-services for shift as needed. Coordinate Home Care services and Smith Care Center services as indicated. Inspect nursing care service areas and practices regularly to assure compliance with current applicable regulations. Complete recordkeeping forms according to departmental policies and procedures. Attend Quarterly Quality Assurance and Risk Management meetings to report on necessary nursing issues related to general nursing care and 3-11 shift. Assist in the evaluation and implementation of recommendations from the facility’s committees, e.g., the Patient Care Policy, Pharmacy, Infection Control, etc. Notify the resident’s attending/alternate physician, family, or representative of any change in condition according to established facility policy. In cases of death, implement arrangements according to residents’, family’s’, or representatives’ wishes and in compliance with facility policy. Evaluate emergencies, determine measures to be taken, and notify the nursing supervisor on call. Assist in the standardization of methods in which work will be accomplished. Notify physicians and resident representatives verbally of accidents/incidents according to facility policy. Collect laboratory specimens as ordered. Perform laboratory tests as ordered. Assist in establishing the administration, procedures, and control of medications, etc. as recommended by the pharmacist/Pharmacy Committee. Perform prescribed monitoring, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY The RN Shift Supervisor has supervisory responsibility for maintaining compliance with the federal regulations and policies and procedures that govern the Smith Care Center. This position has supervisory responsibilities for maintaining the team integrity of LPNs, CNAs, and therapists. Qualifications Must have valid license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida. Must have a current CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) certification. Associates degree (A.A.) in nursing from a two-year college or hospital school; or a bachelor’s degree (B.S.N.) in nursing from a four-year college or university. Minimum two years in the field of Long-Term Care and familiarization with State of Florida regulations (CMS) preferred. Must have good organizational skills. Must have excellent personal skills, demonstrating the ability to conduct oneself in a non-controversial style; a style that inspires the respect of others and promotes a sense of trust in the individual’s competence. Must be proficient with Microsoft Office programs with the ability to learn and use proprietary software as required.