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Registered Nurse (RN) - Full Time 7am-7pm

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Ivy at Gastonia

Registered Nurse (RN) - Full Time 7am-7pm

Gastonia, NC
Full Time
Paid
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  • Responsibilities

    Registered Nurse

    Ivy at Gastonia is looking for caring, compassionate, and patient-focused Registered Nurses (RN) to join our team. We are a skilled nursing facility of 50 dually certified beds in the Gastonia, North Carolina area. We are a solutions-based company that strives to make a difference in the lives of those we serve by committing to uphold our core values: IVY CARES; I ntegrity, V alues and Y ielding results through C ommunication, A ccountability, R espect, E xcellence and S olutions.

    Potential candidates must be willing to make that commitment as well. They should also possess proven experience in long-term care, with a passion for providing high quality care. We are looking for leaders and motivated individuals who are hard-working healthcare professionals and who strive for excellence. If this is you, we would love for you to apply to join Team Ivy today!

    Full-Time AM Shift (7am - 7pm)

    Responsibilities:

    • Identify and participate in process improvement initiatives that improve the customer experience, enhance workflow, and/or improve the work environment.
    • Direct the day-to-day functions of the nursing assistants in accordance with rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care industry.
    • Confirm that all nursing personnel assigned to you comply with the written policies and procedures established by this facility.
    • Meet with your assigned nursing staff, as well as support personnel, in planning the shift’s services, programs and activities.
    • Verify that all nursing personnel comply with the procedures set forth the in the Nursing Policies and Procedures Manual.
    • Make written and oral reports/recommendations concerning the activities of your shift, as required.
    • Cooperate with other resident services when coordinating nursing services and be certain that the resident’s total regimen of care is maintained.
    • Verify that all nursing service personnel are in compliance with their respective job descriptions.
    • Participate in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the facility’s quality assurance program for the nursing department.
    • Participate in surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies.
    • Periodically review the resident’s written discharge plan. Participate in the updating of the resident’s written discharge plan, as required.
    • Assist in planning the nursing portion of the resident’s discharge plan, as necessary.
    • Admit, transfer, and discharge residents, as required.
    • Complete accident/incident reports, as necessary.
    • Complete and file required forms/charts upon resident’s admission, transfer, and/or discharge.
    • Encourage attending physicians to review treatment plans, record and sign their orders, progress notes, etc., in accordance with established policies.
    • Receive telephone orders from physicians and record on the Physicians’ Order Form.
    • Transcribe physician’s orders to resident charts, cardex, medication cards, and treatment/care plans, as required.
    • Chart nurses’ notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided to the resident, as well as the resident’s response to care.
    • Record new/changed diet orders. Forward information to the Dietary Department.
    • Report all discrepancies noted concerning physician’s orders, diet change, charting error, etc., to the Nurse Supervisor, Unit Manager, or ADON/DON.
    • Fill out and complete transfer forms in accordance with established procedures.
    • Enter appropriate documentation concerning unauthorized discharges in the resident’s medical record in accordance with established procedures.
    • Perform routine charting duties as required and in accordance with established charting and documentation policies and procedures.
    • Sign and date all entries made in the resident’s medical record.
    • Write nurses’ notes to reflect that the care plan is being followed when administering nursing care or treatment.
    • Prepare and administer medication as ordered by the physician.
    • Verify the identity of the resident before administering the medication/treatment.
    • Verify that prescribed medication for one resident is not administered to another.
    • Verify that adequate supply of floor stock medications, supplies, and equipment is on hand to meet the nursing needs of the residents. Report needs to the Nurse Supervisor.
    • Order prescribed medications, supplies, and equipment as necessary, and in accordance with established procedures.
    • Verify that narcotic records are accurate for your shift.
    • Notify the Nurse Supervisor of all drug and narcotic discrepancies noted on your shift.
    • Review medication cards for completeness of information, accuracy in the transcription of the physician’s order and adherence to stop order policies.
    • Notify the attending physician of automatic stop orders prior to the last dosage being administered.
    • Immediately notify the Nurse Supervisor and attending physician of any medication administration errors.
    • Confirm that CNA’s are aware of the resident care plans. Verify that the CNA’S refer to the resident’s care plan prior to administering daily care to the resident.
    • Deliver and maintain optimum resident care and comfort by demonstrating knowledge and skills of current nursing practices.
    • Promptly respond to call lights and assist with other resident needs.
    • Make rounds with physicians, as necessary.
    • Consult with the resident’s physician in providing the resident’s care, treatment, rehabilitation, etc., as necessary.
    • Review the resident’s chart for specific treatments, medication orders, diets, etc., as necessary.
    • Make periodic checks to confirm that prescribed treatments are being properly administered by CNA’s and to evaluate the resident’s physical and emotional status.
    • Notify the resident’s attending physician when the resident is involved in an accident or incident.
    • Notify the resident’s attending physician and responsible party when there is a change in the resident’s condition.
    • Within scope of practice, administer professional services such as: catheterization, tube feedings, suction, intravenous therapy, applying and changing dressings/bandages, packs, colostomy, and drainage bags, taking blood, giving massages and range of motion exercises, care for the dead/dying, etc., as required.
    • Monitor seriously ill residents, as necessary.
    • Review care plans daily to confirm that appropriate care is being rendered.
    • Other special projects and duties, as assigned.

    Requirements/Qualifications:

    • Licensed in your specialty (RN) in the State.
    • Experience in long-term care, skilled, and/or sub-acute care setting preferred, but not required.
    • Excellent customer service skills; dedication and commitment to providing excellent healthcare services to our residents and patients.

    Benefits/Perks:

    • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
    • Free $10k Life Insurance
    • 401k w/ up to 10% Company Match
    • Daily Pay (access to your pay daily)
    • Referral Bonuses
    • Employee Recognition program (tuition reimbursement, Employee of the Month, Birthday's, Anniversaries, etc.)
    • Access Perks (employee discount program that offers hundreds of discounts at shops, restaurants, hotels and more)

    Location:

    The Ivy at Gastonia

    4414 Wilkinson Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28056