RN Registered Nurse - Full and Part Time NIGHTS

Cedarfield Nursing RN

• Full Time. 11pm-7am (Night shift). Rotating two week schedule in healthcare.
  • Week 1: Fri, Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs
  • Week 2: Sat, Sun, Mon, Wed, Thurs
• Part Time. 11pm-7am (Night shift). Rotating two week schedule in healthcare.
  • Week 1: Sat, Sun

  • Week 2: Fri,Tues

Job Description

Promoting and maintaining continuity of care for the residents. Responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating, all care during assigned shifts. Supervising, interpreting performance, counseling, and directing CNAs. Acts as a role model and effective team member for stimulating growth and harmony between co-workers and peers. Personally committed to enhance the lives of each resident by providing the highest quality of life possible.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a diploma or degree.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Virginia.
• CPR/AED certification.
• 2 years of nursing experience.

Job Duties

• Responsible for the total nursing care of assigned residents.
• Receives report from off-going shift and gives report to oncoming shift and make rounds.
• Receives physician orders and carries out orders according to established policies and procedures.
• Knowledgeable of residents’ conditions. Reports significant change to Nursing Supervisor and/or Physician.
• If assigned to Healthcare Services, responds to emergency calls of apartment residents in the absence of Nurse Manager.
• Administers medications in accordance with regulations and established policy and procedures.
• Orders and stores medications according to the established pharmaceutical policies and procedures. Contacts Nursing Supervisor or Director of Nursing, and/or Physician if there are any questions regarding resident’s medication or treatment, implements established stop-order policy, and removes all outdated and discontinued drug medication bins and places in designated area.
• Maintains and revises, as needed, nursing care plan of residents assigned.
• Maintains current scheduled and controlled drug record in accordance with State or Federal laws.
• Administers treatment according to physicians’ orders.
• Maintains residents’ clinical records in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Supervises and evaluates assigned geriatric certified nursing assistants.
• Sees that all equipment is working properly and that a safe environment is maintained in resident areas. Promptly completes maintenance request forms.
• Records required information in “Report Book” and Nurses’ Notes. Records monthly summaries on residents’ charts as assigned. Record weight and blood pressure monthly as assigned.
• Assesses resident injuries and renders first aid or makes decisions for appropriate referral to doctor and/or ER. Completes Incident Report.
• Makes shift rounds with Physicians.
• Maintains a physical, social, and psychological environment conductive to the wellbeing of the resident.
• Keeps Dining Services informed of diet changes.
• Regularly checks residents receiving IV fluids.
• Attends mandatory in-service education and completes Relias/Learning in-services assigned on the computer.
• Attends nursing team members meetings regularly.
• Keeps Nursing Supervisor and Director of Nursing informed of major problem areas and recurrent grievances.
• Bathes and feeds acutely ill residents and/or assist nursing assistants with residents’ care, as necessary.
• Administers subcutaneous fluids. RNs to administer intravenous fluids unless LPN has had specialized training.
• Make resident assignments to nursing assistants such as cleaning of baths, utility rooms, Nurses’ stations, and linen rooms.
• Encourages motivation, socialization, and rehabilitation of residents and helps create a “home” atmosphere.
• Implements established resident care policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

• Intermediate conceptual knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures within medication and nursing assistance, typically acquired through a nursing degree.
• Intermediate verbal and written communication skills required.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of common medical processes and treatments.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• May include frequent lifting (up to 50lbs).
• Extensive walking, bending, stooping, standing.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple tasks.
• Ability to work inside and outside to effectively make rounds daily throughout the facility and to respond to problems and emergencies.
• Universal staffing, holiday, inclement weather, and a flexible work schedule are required in health services to meet the needs of the job.

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Benefits

• Double Time when working designated holidays.
• 8 Federal Holidays, including Martin Luther King Day and Juneteenth
• Paid Personal half day is provided each year.
• Free parking available
• PayActiv – Cash advance on your paycheck available
• Employee Assistance Program – LifeSolutions EPA
• Team Member referral bonus available
• Additional benefits are available for those who average 30 hours per week.

Company Description

A Top Richmond Workplace Winner for the 7th year in a row! At Cedarfield our team members are dedicated to creating a community where age does not define the person. Our mission of Enriching Life’s Journey guides our team in delivering service that focus on autonomy and self-direction, whether that is done in our residents’ cottages, apartments, assisted living, memory support or nursing residences. Our values of Culture, Stewardship, Partnership, Diversity, Hospitality and Quality form a framework for everything we do. If you possess strong professional skills and a desire to serve others by promoting person centered services in a team environment, we invite you to continue with this job application.

Vaccination Requirement

Employees hired for this position will be required to follow Pinnacle Living’s company-wide policies of being or becoming fully vaccinated against the annual flu, each subject to potential accommodation for medical reasons or religious beliefs.