Flex- RN- LTC

Plymouth Harbor
Sarasota, FL, United States
Full-time

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.

Flexible Schedules, Shift Differential, Do uble pay for select holidays

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.

Other details

Pay Type Hourly

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