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Perm - RN - House Supervisor (Nights) Kane, PA
Shift Notes: Nights 6PM - 6AM // Two days on // Two days off // Three days on // 84-hours biweekly pay period
Weekend Requirements: Rotating Weekends
Hourly Pay Rate: $32.00
NEW GRADS ACCEPTED
BASIC KNOWLEDGE AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
- Must possess a current license in PA as a registered nurse
- Must possess knowledge of: medical asepsis, body mechanics, personal care of residents, correct use and care of equipment, observation techniques, reporting and recording, thorough knowledge of nursing theory and it's application
- Must be willing to possess knowledge of and comply with regulations, policies, procedures, contracts and philosophy of the institution
- Must maintain a courteous and professional manner toward residents, visitors and co-workers and a dedication to meet the needs of the elderly
- Must have awareness of cost containment, utilize time fully, and properly care for equipment
- Must possess ability to accept and follow written and verbal directives
- Must utilize good communication and observation skills
- Exercise independent judgment and effectively deal with emergency situations
- Physician's Computer Company: EHR/EMR
- Administers and records medication, treatments and monitoring e.g. glucose checks, as ordered and reports and documents resident response
- Accurately transcribes physician's orders
- Completes monthly summaries as scheduled
- Reviews the care plan with NAs on monthly summary day and updates the care plan to reflect the resident’s current condition.
- Notifies the RN Supervisor immediately of a significant change in resident’s condition
- Reports and records changes in resident condition to the RN Supervisor
- Communicates resident transfers to immediate family and via email to department heads
- Completes transfer form for all transfers
- Updates care plans with clear, concise, time limited goals to reflect resident condition and directs team to implement approaches
- Assists physicians with rounds, examinations and treatments as needed
- Collects laboratory specimens e.g.: urine, cultures, stool, etc. and arranges for delivery to Hospital with accurate and complete requisitions. Documents in PCC when laboratory work is done
- On resident death, supervises and assists with post mortem procedures. Assists with collection of resident's clothing and belongings. Notifies all department heads of death via email, makes phone calls as directed by RN Supervisor
- Encourages resident participation in scheduled activities
- Reports to team changes in resident condition, care plan changes and any special assignments to be carried out
- Assists RN Supervisor with annual evaluations of nursing assistants
- Along with RN Supervisor, writes commendations and counseling records as needed
- Accurately completes incident reports or assists team members in writing report
- Documents weights and vital signs and follows up as needed, including reweighing residents if there is a three pound or more discrepancy from the last weight
- Cleans and stocks treatment trays daily
- Prepares daily report for the wing
- Counts narcotics with another nurse at beginning and end of shift
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off (72 hours/year)
- Paid training
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Submission Requirements
- Nursing Home Experience - a plus
- New Grads welcome to apply
- BLS (AHA) - Required
- COVID Vaccine - Required
- Must possess a current license in PA or a temporary work permit -
- Must possess knowledge of: medical asepsis, body mechanics, personal care of residents, correct use and care of equipment, observation techniques, reporting and recording, thorough knowledge of nursing theory and it's application
- Must be willing to possess knowledge of and comply with regulations, policies, procedures, contracts and philosophy of the institution
- Must maintain a courteous and professional manner toward residents, visitors and co-workers and a dedication to meet the needs of the elderly
- Must have awareness of cost containment, utilize time fully, and properly care for equipment
- Must possess ability to accept and follow written and verbal directives
- Must utilize good communication and observation skills
Certification Requirements
- BLS
State License Requirements
- Pennsylvania
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $32.00 per hour
Expected hours: 84 per week
Benefits:
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Night shift
- Rotating weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $32
