Registered Nurse | RN

Registered Nurse | RN

Status: Full Time

Schedule: Thursday-Monday EVE Shifts (2pm-10pm)

Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities

• Patient Assessment and Care Planning:

  • Conduct thorough assessments of residents' physical, cognitive, and emotional needs.
  • Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, including physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Regularly evaluate and update care plans based on residents' changing needs and responses to interventions.

• Medication Administration and Monitoring:

  • Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians, ensuring accuracy and safety.
  • Monitor residents' responses to medications and treatments, documenting any adverse effects or changes in condition.

• Vital Signs and Health Monitoring:

  • Monitor and document vital signs, such as temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
  • Observe residents for any signs of illness or changes in condition and promptly report any concerns to the physician.

• Wound Care and Other Specialized Care:

  • Collaborate with wound care specialists or other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal wound healing.

• Supervision and Training:

  • Supervise and provide guidance to licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and certified nursing assistants (CNAs).
  • Provide orientation and training for new staff members.

• Communication and Documentation:

  • Maintain accurate and complete documentation of residents' care, including assessments, interventions, and evaluations.
  • Communicate effectively with residents, families, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care and address resident needs.

• Quality Improvement:

  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives to ensure the delivery of high-quality care.
  • Stay current with best practices and evidence-based guidelines for nursing care in skilled nursing facilities.

Requirements

• Must possess a nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN in this state. BSN preferred.
• Must maintain and have an active CPR/BLS during employment.
• Prefer experience in long term care, geriatric rehab, sub-acute and or critical care clinical setting.
• Experience in electronic medical records documentation.

Benefits

At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible.
• 401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.
• EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.
• Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.
• Generous employee referral bonus program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).
• Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.
• Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.

Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.