Supervises nursing services to direct nursing to the resident's care in accordance with good nursing practice and applicable State and Federal regulations. Supervises the day-to-day nursing activities performed by the nursing assistants and LPNs.

• Must possess a current license in PA as a registered nurse.
• Must possess knowledge of: medical asepsis, body mechanics, personal care of residents, correct use and care of equipment, observation techniques, reporting and recording, and thorough knowledge of nursing theory and its application.
• Must be willing to possess knowledge of and comply with regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, and philosophy of the institution.
• Must maintain a courteous and professional manner toward residents, visitors, and co-workers and a dedication to meeting the needs of the elderly.
• Must have awareness of cost containment, utilize time fully, and properly care for equipment.
• Must possess the ability to accept and follow written and verbal directives.
• Must utilize good communication and observation skills.
• Exercise independent judgment and effectively deal with emergency situations.

• Physician's Computer Company: EHR/EMR.
• Administers and records medication, treatments, and monitoring e.g. glucose checks, as ordered, and reports and documents resident response.
• Accurately transcribes physician's orders.
• Completes monthly summaries as scheduled.
• Reviews the care plan with NAs on monthly summary day and updates the care plan to reflect the resident’s current condition.
• Notifies the RN Supervisor immediately of a significant change in the resident’s condition.
• Reports and records changes in resident condition to the RN Supervisor.
• Communicates resident transfers to immediate family and via email to department heads.
• Completes transfer forms for all transfers.
• Updates care plans with clear, concise, time-limited goals to reflect resident condition and directs team to implement approaches.
• Assists physicians with rounds, examinations, and treatments as needed.
• Collects laboratory specimens e.g.: urine, cultures, stool, etc., and arranges for delivery to the Hospital with accurate and complete requisitions. Documents in PCC when laboratory work is done.
• On resident death, supervises and assists with post-mortem procedures. Assists with the collection of resident's clothing and belongings. Notifies all department heads of death via email, and makes phone calls as directed by RN Supervisor.
• Encourages resident participation in scheduled activities.
• Reports to team changes in resident condition, care plan changes and any special assignments to be carried out.
• Assists RN Supervisor with annual evaluations of nursing assistants.
• Along with RN Supervisor, writes commendations and counseling records as needed.
• Accurately completes incident reports or assists team members in writing reports.
• Documents weights and vital signs and follows up as needed, including reweighing residents if there is a three-pound or more discrepancy from the last weight.
• Cleans and stocks treatment trays daily.
• Prepares daily reports for the wing.
• Counts narcotics with another nurse at the beginning and end of the shift.
• Maintains an accurate inventory of resident belongings - notes new items brought in and items removed from the facility.
• Maintains work area in clean, orderly condition. Performs housekeeping assignments as scheduled.
• Submits maintenance requests as needed.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and healthy environment and reports potential safety hazards.
• Supervises and directs resident care by nursing assistants to ensure the prescribed plan of care is carried out.
• Performs additional duties as directed by the supervisor.
• Attends care plan conference for residents on the assigned wing if requested.
• Assists in the orientation of new nursing staff.
• Adjusts staffing assignments as needed to ensure good resident care.
• Conducts team conferences as needed.
• Assures that staff is familiar with changes in policies and procedures.
• Updates the daily census as needed.
• Monitors NA documentation for completeness and compliance with regulations.
• Collects data for quality assurance studies as directed.
• Monitors nurse aide job performance for compliance with infection control practices.
• Provides direct care for residents as needed, within restrictions.
• Seeks clarification or guidance to perform job responsibilities when in doubt.
• Documents drug disposal on resident charts in PCC.
• Attends in-services, department and staff meetings, and committee meetings as required.
• Assist CNAs on the hall as needed.

• Uniforms - Any colored scrubs
• Shoes - clean and in good repair - no open-toe sandals
• Hair - clean
• Sweaters - cardigans, vests of any color
• Jewelry - no large or dangling earrings or necklaces.
• No heavy perfumes
• Name tags - worn daily
• No short or jogging pants

• Good physical health and mental alertness to be capable of performing job functions and completing work assignments in a timely manner.
• Ability to pass employment physicals and as required.
• Knowledge of principles of good body mechanics.
• Have the physician permission to perform duties outlined in the transitional duty job description.
• Must be free of communicable diseases.

• 401(k)
• Continuing education credits
• Dental Insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off (72 hours/year)
• Paid training
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

• 1st Interview Phone Screen with CEO
• 2nd Interview with HR, DON, ADON, and CEO (via Zoom Video)
• 3rd interview with members of the team (via Zoom Video)

• Nursing Home Experience - a plus
• BLS (AHA) - Required 
• COVID Vaccine - Required
• Must possess a current license in PA or a temporary work permit - Required at time of Interview!
• Must possess knowledge of: medical asepsis, body mechanics, personal care of residents, correct use and care of equipment, observation techniques, reporting and recording, thorough knowledge of nursing theory and it's application
• Must be willing to possess knowledge of and comply with regulations, policies, procedures, contracts and philosophy of the institution
• Must maintain a courteous and professional manner toward residents, visitors and co-workers and a dedication to meet the needs of the elderly
• Must have awareness of cost containment, utilize time fully, and properly care for equipment
• Must possess ability to accept and follow written and verbal directives
• Must utilize good communication and observation skills

• BLS

• Pennsylvania

• Must have Current PA license or have applied for PA license at the time of interview!