RN Floor Nurse

SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

As a member of the nursing team, the RN Floor Nurse is responsible for the provision of quality resident care during their shift. They also supervise, discipline and manage all state approved Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) during their shift to ensure the continuity and quality of resident care.

• EDUCATION: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• EXPERIENCE: Long Term Care, Skilled Nursing, or Geriatric care (preferred)
• KNOWLEDGE AND
  
  SKILLS:
  
  Active Licensure for Registered Nursing in the State of Ohio; BLS Certified (CPR/First Aid);
  Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate resident care effectively;
  Strong critical thinking, problem‑solving, and clinical decision‑making skills;
  Proficiency in medication administration, treatments, and infection control practices.

• Address resident, family and staff concerns/questions.
• Relays pertinent information to RN Supervisor.
• Serves as first‑line supervisor to Certified Nursing Assistants.
• Prepares assignments, communicates resident needs and monitors nursing assistant performance.
• Completes charting for resident illness or unusual occurrence.
• Effectively communicates information to residents’ responsible parties, physicians, and team members.
• Organizes and implements the day‑to‑day operations of resident care in accordance with Federal, State, and facility standards and regulations. This includes following all infection prevention guidelines and ensures staff and residents do as well.
• Assists in maintaining accurate resident records.
• Assures delivery of medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians and monitors and reports progress.
• Monitors the wireless nurse call system and staff responses to ensure prompt and high‑quality services.
• Accepts responsibility to oversee and discipline staff as is appropriate.
• Respond to emergencies and provide appropriate nursing interventions.

• Performs other related duties as needed.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job‑related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Continuing education requirements and physical environment details are provided in the full policy documentation. The RN Floor Nurse will perform tasks that may involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues and sharps.

• Medical Insurance through Meritain (Co‑pay Plan) – for all employees working 30+ hrs. per week
• FSA (Flex Spending Account) – for all employees working 30+ hrs. per week
• Dental coverage through Mutual of Omaha – for all employees working 30+ hrs. per week
• Vision coverage through Mutual of Omaha for all employees working 30+ hrs. per week
• Basic Life (1x annual salary) – for all employees working 30+ hrs. per week;
  Option to purchase supplemental Life Insurance for self/spouse/child
• Short Term Disability – for all employees working 20+ hrs. per week after completion of six months of service
• 403(b) Retirement Program – potential match for employees up to 4%
• Section 125 Pre‑Tax PTO (Paid Time Off) used for Vacation/Sick Time/Holiday
• Tuition Assistance ($1250/$1750/$2500) is the maximum amount that you are eligible for per year based on part time or full‑time status
• Free On‑Site CEU Opportunities
• Shift Differential for 2nd/3rd shift Clinical positions (CNA/LPN/RN)
• Competitive Wage Scale
• Direct Deposit for Payroll
• Discounted Membership to Life Center Plus/Hudson
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• On‑Site Health Club with Pool
• Employee Wellness Program
• Smoke‑Free Campus
• 24‑Hour Campus Security
• Akron Metro Regional Transit Service
• Award Programs (i.e. Employee of the Month)
• Staff/Resident Activities & Social Events
• Employee Dining Room with Meals at Nominal Charge
• Free Parking
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Eligible for Christmas Bonus in December from the Residents