RN, Long Term Care and Skilled Nursing

Miami Jewish Health is one of the largest providers of healthcare and living options for aging adults in the Southeast. Our four-star rated skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility is located on a beautiful 20+ acre campus just north of mid-town Miami.

We serve approximately 1200 patients and residents each year, providing a full range of long-term care, treatment, support and post-hospitalization services. Join us now to do purposeful work with our diverse and respectful team.

Job Title:

Registered Nurse

Job Summary

Coordinates and delivers patient care utilizing clinical, evidence-based competencies in adherence to the nursing process. Utilizes critical thinking abilities to assess and identify patient/resident issues, concerns and needs. Establishes a plan of care, and implements and evaluates nursing care for the patient/resident. Oversees the work of Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants and Unit Secretaries. Provides training as required.

Essential Job Functions

* Assesses physical, psycho-social, growth and development dimensions of the patient/resident per established department guidelines, policies and procedures.

* Participates in the development of the Interdisciplinary Plan of Care as per policy. Implements nursing plans of care for assigned patients/residents.

* Evaluates patient/resident status, nursing interventions, and appropriateness of the nursing plan of care.

* Prepares, administers, and concisely, accurately, and completely records medications in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications.

* Receives, transcribes and carries out physicians' orders.

* Oversees and assists with meal service.

* Supervises, assists and guides the work of LPNs, CNAs and Unit Secretaries in daily activities.

* Documents patient care activities performed on the unit.

* Provides teaching and guidance to the patient/residents and significant others. Oversees and assists with nursing staff in their development.

* Provide coaching and mentoring to clinical/ancillary staff and participates in the annual performance appraisal process.

* Assists in the orientation of new personnel when requested.

Job Requirements

Education:

* High School Diploma or equivalent.

* Graduate from an accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred

Experience:

* Experience in a long-term care/skilled nursing facility environment preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

* Current RN license by the Florida State Board of Nursing

* Current American Heart Association BLS Certification

* Current American Heart Association ACLS certification preferred

Abilities Required

* Evidence-based knowledge of nursing practices for long term care and rehabilitation.

* Evidence-based knowledge of nursing practices for geriatric and dementia patient populations preferred.

* Computer literacy

* Self-directing. Able to work with little direct supervision.

Functional Demands

Environment Work

Conditions:

* Normal working condition with adequate lighting and ventilation

* Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals; bio-hazardous waste; flammable, explosive gas

* Ability to stand or walk 90% of the day.

* Ability to bend and stoop frequently.

* Ability to do frequent lifting and turning of patients/residents per department's policies and procedures.

Infectious Material Exposure:

* Routine exposure to blood/body fluids/tissues.

Organizational Expectations

* Ensures that resident's/patient's rights are adhered to

* Demonstrates professionalism and accountability

* Demonstrates a caring attitude consistent with Miami Jewish Empathicare

SM toward MJH residents, patients, family members, employees and other facility guests

* Demonstrates excellent communication skills

* Ensures confidentiality and security of patients' medical information

* Identifies and utilizes appropriate channels of communication

* Able to speak, read and write English

* Able to think and act calmly to meet unusual occurrences of the job

* Adheres to the organization's Mission, Vision and Values

* Participates in departmental activities, meetings and in-services and follows established guidelines

* Maintains a safe working environment

Disclaimer

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