Registered Nurse (RN)

Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Title Registered Nurse (RN)

Company The Elizabethtown N&R Center

Address 1101 Woodland DR

Company Location Elizabethtown, KY 42701-2585

Job Location Elizabethtown, KY

Date Posted 7/20/2011

Job Type Full-Time Regular

Job Description

TITLE: RN / Registered Nurse / Nursing / Long Term Healthcare Nurse

Job Description

As a Registered Nurse(RN), you are responsible for the direction of the nursing assistants and the nursing care of long-term residents. You will ensure the appropriate healthcare standards are executed and met. If you have the vision and desire to improve today's ever-changing healthcare environment, continue your career with Extendicare!
Job Responsibilities
· Provide patient care through assessment implementations, and evaluation of healthcare plans
· Administer medications and perform treatments as directed by physicians
· Communicate with residents and family members while making daily rounds
· Ensure proper documentation of resident records
· Notify appropriate parties of change in resident condition or status
· Direct and monitor the work of employees to ensure appropriate resident care
· Schedule and assign employees as needed
· Ensure nursing department compliance with federal, state and local regulations
· Complete required reports and documentation on the patient, facility and corporate levels
· Responsible for recruitment, training, supervision and employee evaluations of nursing assistant staff
Job Requirements

In this role as a Registered Nurse(RN), you must be a healthcare professional with a strong desire to work with long-term care residents. In addition to having strong nursing skills, you will need the following:
· Registered Nurse license(RN)
· Ability to manage and supervise a nursing unit
· 1 year of supervisory experience is preferred
· Strong patient-assessment skills
· Ability to communicate confidently, clearly, concisely and professionally in English, both verbally and in writing
· Comfortable rapport while interfacing with residents, families and other facility staff
· Ability to provide constructive criticism to staff and to identify opportunities for professional development
· Strong organization skills
· Long-term care experience is preferred
· Meets all health requirements required by law

Benefits
In addition to providing our employees with the tools necessary for development and success, we offer an attractive compensation and industry-leading benefits package.
· 401(k) and matching contributions
· Medical, dental and vision insurance
· STD/LTD and life insurance
· Paid time off - personal, sick, vacation and holiday
· Employee-assistance program - employees and dependents
· more!

Why Extendicare?

CareerGrowth- Extendicare regularly promotes from within. Our employees regularly transfer facilities and grow into regional and corporate positions.
Support and Resources- Assistance and support is always available from the regional and corporate level to ensure your success.
Training- We invest in you! Training and continuing education are encouraged to promote skill development.


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