RN/LPN

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Job description

Isles of Boynton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Position Purpose : May provide direct nursing care to the residents and supervises the day-to-day nursing activities performed by the licensed practical/ vocational nurse and certified nursing assistants in accordance with current federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines and established facility policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

One-year prior experience in long-term care preferred but not required.
A Nursing degree from an accredited college or university. For RN's, associate degree is required; bachelor's degree preferred.
Current unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse (RN)/Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in practicing state.
Current CPR certification.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Directs the daily activities of the licensed practical/vocational nurse and certified nursing assistants in accordance with current federal, state and local regulations and guidelines and established facility policies and procedures.
Follows the nursing model to promote holistic care for the residents.
Ensures that policies and procedures are complied with by nursing personnel assigned.
Participates in the admission, discharge and transfers of residents as required.
Assesses changes in residents' status, notifying the physician and resident's family or representative and documenting accordingly.
Transcribes physician orders to medical record and carries out orders as written.
Prepares and administers medications as per physicians' orders and observes adverse effects as indicated.
Performs wound treatments as per physicians' orders, observes changes and documents accordingly as indicated
Schedules follow up appointments for residents and transportation needs as indicated.
Provides nursing leadership to nursing personnel assigned to the unit.
Provides direct care skills such as colostomy changes, tube feedings, wound care, suctioning, IV administration, etc. in accordance with current policies and procedures, as assigned.
Performs rounds to ensure resident needs are being met and personnel are performing their assigned duties.
Collaborates with other members of the interdisciplinary team as needed to ensure residents' needs are holistically met.
May assist in evaluating work performance of nursing personnel and implements discipline according to operational policies and as directed.
Informs appropriate departments of concerns or complaints and files grievances as necessary.
• Supervises CNA's; gives and receives daily reports from CNA's ; Monitors that CNA documentation is completed daily.
• Prepares and delivers performance evaluations to subordinates, utilizing the information to further their growth and development.
• Counsels/disciplines personnel as necessary up to and including termination.
• Makes assignments for CNA's; ensures CNA assignments are completed on time.
• Reviews employee call-off's and calls in off duty employees or adjusts the assignment sheet to adequately cover staffing.
• Receives, investigates, and responds to employee and patient/family complaints.

BENEFITS

Competitive Rates
Comprehensive medical benefits
Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness,
Hospital Indemnity, identity theft, auto insurance, pet insurance
Employee Assistance Program
401K Retirement Savings Plan (match)
Paid Time Off plan
Sign on Bonus
Shift Differentials
Free CEU's
Employee Recognition Program
Opportunity for Growth and Development
Great team environment

The company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.


DFWP/EOE/M/F

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