Registered Nurse (RN) Post Acute Nursing Unit
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Job Location:
Somerset, NJ - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Registered Nurse (RN) Post Acute Nursing Unit
Full Time
Nights
Weekends Required (yes)
Schedule:6:30/7:00
Bonus: $20000 two-year commitment (one year on nights)
Your experience matters
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse (RN) joining our team youre embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
Required Skills
- Provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies of the organization.
- Under the supervision of the Department Leader and with the authority from the Chief Nursing Officer the staff Registered Nurse has the responsibility for planning delegating and coordinating the provision of nursing care via the nursing process for the assigned patients.
- The RN is responsible for meeting the standards of care and practice performing in an ethical and professional manner and assisting in the management of staff and collaborating with ancillary departments and members of the health care team to establish and achieve patient goals and maintain high quality patient care.
- The RN assesses and plans for patient/family/significant other educational needs and plans implements and evaluates knowledge gained through educational efforts.
- The RN must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on the physical psycho/social educational safety and related criteria for the adult geriatric adolescent and child population served.
- The Registered Professional Nurse performs all functions in an ethical and professional manner.
- The staff RN assesses plans delegates and coordinates the nursing care for assigned patients throughout the scheduled shift according to the plan of care and in collaboration with other members of the health care team (physicians pharmacists dietitians physical therapists respiratory therapists social workers etc.).
- Assist with review and completion of MDS sections daily
Identifies both actual and potential needs/problems through nursing assessment to facilitate an organized and prioritized plan of care. - Supervises and makes patient care assignments and other unit duties to other members (LPN Nursing Assistants UC) of the nursing team. Assignments are based on acuity and staff proficiency.
- Recognizes and responds to emergency situations and life threatening situations appropriately.
- Documents assessment plan of care interventions and educational needs of each patient as well as documenting the patient/family response to interventions in the patients Electronic Medical Record.
- Assist other personnel in the delivery of care.
- Observe activities of nursing staff and make recommendations to the department leader or improving the quality and effectiveness of care along with reporting concerns involving patient care equipment or supplies.
- Evaluates communicates and documents delivered to other members of the health care team through huddles briefs debriefs and bedside report nursing care plans progress notes/nursing notes direct communications to team members etc.
- Provides patient/family education utilizing the teach back method evaluates and recommends additional education as indicated by evaluation of patient/family learning and documents.
- Delivers patient care activities according to standards of Care and Practice.
- Administration of medications and treatments i.e. initiation and maintenance of IV meds blood and blood products hyperalimentation epidural analgesia patient controlled analgesia and chemotherapy.
- Utilization maintenance and charging of equipment and supplies. Checks emergency equipment/drugs for proper operation and availability every shift
- Maintains a safe patient and working environment by adhering to infection control and safety policies and procedures.
- Receives physician orders documents follows up and evaluates patients outcomes. Assures that orders are carried out properly per policy.
- Assist physician with bedside procedures.
- Perform other related duties incidental to work described herein.
Non-Essential Functions
- Assist with AM care and bed bath.
- Attends and participates in staff meetings in-services projects and committees as assigned.
- Requesting and putting supplies away
- Key in work orders
- Order daily dietary supplies
- Receptionist duties
- Work scheduled shifts and overtime as necessary
Why Join Us:
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient addition to your base compensation this position also offers:
- Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical dental and vision coverage with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees and more.
- Financial Protection & PTO: Life accident critical illness hospital indemnity insurance short- and long-term disability paid family leave and paid time off.
- Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Employee Well-being: Mental physical and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships virtual care appointments mental health services and discount programs).
- Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
- Clinical Ladder Eligible increase base pay by completing the clinical ladder levels
What we are looking for:
Education: Associate degree Required; bachelors degree Preferred
License: Current RN to practice in the state of Kentucky
Certifications: BCLS within 90 days of hire; ACLS Preferred if working in Charge RN position
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About Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is a 295-bed hospital located in Somerset Kentucky and is part ofLifepoint Health a diversified healthcare delivery network committed tomaking communities healthier with acute care rehabilitation and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestoneyour experience matters.
EEOC Statement
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
Required Experience:
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About Company
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 a ... View more
