RN, Long Term Care and Skilled Nursing

Brief Description

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 1,200 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.

Registered Nurse

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.

• 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.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred.

• Experience in a long‑term care/skilled nursing facility environment preferred.

• Current RN license by the Florida State Board of Nursing.
• Current American Heart Association BLS Certification.
• Current American Heart Association ACLS certification preferred.

• 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.

None specified.

• 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.

• Routine exposure to blood/body fluids/tissues.

• Ensures that resident’s/patient’s rights are adhered to.
• Demonstrates professionalism and accountability.
• Demonstrates a caring attitude consistent with Miami Jewish Empathicare® 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…