RN Supervisor-SIGN ON BONUS!!

RN SUPERVISOR: SIGN ON BONUS for FULL TIME EMPLOYEES!

Department: Nursing Services

Cherry Brook Health Care Center, a division of New Horizons, Inc., is a 100 bed skilled nursing facility in Canton, CT. Our 5 star rated facility has spacious private and semiprivate rooms, a well-appointed dining area, comfortable lounges and a beautiful landscaped outdoor terrace.

Cherry Brook’s mission is to provide the highest quality of care and customer service to our residents and their families by using best practices, highly trained staff and innovative programs and services designed to meet their needs.

PURPOSE OF YOUR POSITION:

The primary purpose of your job position is to direct the total nursing care activities in the facility in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and as may be directed by the DNS, to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Meet the nursing and rehabilitation needs of each resident.
• Maintain current resident care plans on all residents under his/her care.
• Follow physician’s orders. Renders and/or assist with complete nursing care, treatments, dressings, and other physician orders.
• Review patient records daily to assure accuracy and completeness.
• Document comprehensive and complete nursing notes.
• Maintain accurate awareness of residents on alert list/conduct and document RN assessments as needed.
• Administer medication according to procedure if applicable.
• Maintain an accurate and safe control of all drugs for which he/she is responsible.
• Initiate any and all emergency procedures as necessary.
• Conduct oversight of Charge Nurse and CNA performances.
• Contributes to and promote positive resident and family relations.
• Knowledge about laws and regulations relating to job responsibilities, e.g., EEO, OSHA, patient rights, fraud/abuse laws.
• Required documentation/record keeping is accurate, complete and timely.

EDUCATION:

Must have current RN license in good standing in CT. Must be CPR certified.

EXPERIENCE:

• Must have as a minimum, one (1) year experience in a hospital, long-term care facility or other related health care facility.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as a RN in this state.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must possess accurate and comprehensive assessment skills.
• Must have knowledge of restorative nursing and rehabilitation policies and utilizes appropriately.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.
• Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel.
• Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care.
• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
• Must be able to communicate effectively to appropriate personnel regarding emergencies.
• Must be able to push, pull, and do heavy lifting without restrictions up to 51 pounds.
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents in emergencies.

EEO STATEMENT:

New Horizons, Inc. is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. New Horizons, Inc. considers applicants for employment without regard to and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin; nor does New Horizons, Inc. discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.