RN Eligible Job Ponte Vedra Beach area,Florida USA,Nursing

Position: RN - Full Time (Sign-on Bonus Eligible)

Job Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to supervise the day‑to‑day nursing activities of the facility, ensuring that all tasks are performed in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and the facility’s standards of care.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Coordinate and direct the nursing care of all residents in accordance with current rules, regulations, and facility standards of care.

Ensure that the nursing service procedures and manual are followed by nursing personnel and reflect the day‑to‑day nursing care procedures used by the facility.

Attend and coordinate various committee meetings of the facility (e.g., infection control, quality assurance, quarterly interdisciplinary meetings) as required.

Make daily rounds of the unit to ensure that all nursing personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards. Report problem areas to the Director of Nursing or designated person.

Assist support services in developing, implementing, and conducting in‑service training programs, orientation programs, and other programs which relate to the nursing services department.

Perform routine charting duties as required and in accordance with the established charting and documentation policies and procedures. Monitor staff nurses and CNAs for compliance.

Monitor shift personnel to assure that they are following established safety regulations in the use of equipment, supplies, and work areas, and that all nursing personnel participate in all fire safety and disaster preparedness drills.

Ensure that a stock level of medications, medical supplies, equipment, etc. is always maintained on the unit, and that supplies are used efficiently to avoid waste.

Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis. Meet with staff on a regularly scheduled basis to assist in identifying and correcting problems. Review and evaluate workforce and make recommendations to the Director of Nursing.

Monitor medication passes and treatment schedules to assure that medications are being administered as ordered and that treatments are provided on schedule. Review medication and treatment books for accurate documentation.

Participate in the development of a written plan of care for each resident. Ensure that all personnel follow the resident plan of care.

Monitor nursing care to ensure that all resident rights are adhered to and that nursing personnel are knowledgeable of residents’ rights.

Identify problems and implement planned changes to improve nursing care on the unit. Inform the Director of Nursing of staffing needs and develop work assignments.

Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

Must possess a valid and current RN or LP‑N license in the state of Florida.
Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
Must be able to speak English in an understandable manner.
Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that enable these senses to function adequately to meet the requirements of this position.
Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.
Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
Must be able to relate to work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotional upset, and at times hostile people within the facility.
Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
Must be free of communicable diseases.

Experience

Must have, as a minimum, one (1) year’s experience as a supervisor in a hospital, long‑term care facility, or other health‑related care facility.
Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.
Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non‑professional personnel.

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