Overview Position Summary In this role, you will be responsible for providing direct nursing care to the residents and supervising the day-to-day nursing activities performed by certified nursing assistants in accordance with current federal, state, and local regulations as well as established facility policies and procedures. Essential Functions, Key Duties, & Responsibilities • Direct the daily activities of the certified nursing assistants and resident care associates in accordance with current federal, state and local regulations and established company policies and procedures. • Follow the nursing model to promote holistic care for the residents. • Ensure that policies and procedures are complied with by nursing personnel assigned. • Participate in the admission, discharge and transfers of residents as required. • Assess for changes in residents’ status, notifying the physician and resident’s family or representative and documenting accordingly. • Transcribe physician orders to medical record and carry out orders as written. • Prepare and administer medications as per physicians’ orders and observe for adverse effects as indicated. • Perform wound treatments per physicians’ orders, observe for changes and documents accordingly as indicated. • Schedule follow up appointments for residents and transportation needs as indicated. • Provide nursing leadership to nursing personnel assigned to the unit. • Provide direct care skills such as colostomy changes, tube feedings, wound care, suctioning, IV administration, etc. in accordance with current policies and procedures. • Perform rounds to ensure resident needs are being met and personnel are performing their assigned duties. • Collaborate with other members of the interdisciplinary team as needed to ensure residents’ needs are holistically met. • Report any incidents or unusual occurrences to the community’s leadership team. • Ensure that there is adequate stock of medications, supplies, equipment and notify appropriate personnel of needs. • Initiate, review and update care plans as required. • Participate in the survey process when inspection surveys arise. • May participate in QAPI activities as needed or assigned. • Ensure that infection control principles are followed and help correct deficiencies in practice as noted. • Report any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator. • Perform other duties as assigned. • Comply with all policies and procedures and any updates. Position Requirements Education: A nursing degree from an accredited college or university Licenses/Certifications: Current unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in practicing state Experience: 1+ years of clinical nursing experience, preferably in geriatrics Skills & Abilities: • Ability to demonstrate compassion when working with residents. Min USD $38.00/Hr. Max USD $44.00/Hr.