What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (RN) Team Leader position at Morningstar Residential Care Center?
Registered Nurse (RN) Team Leader
Morning Star Residential Care Center – Oswego, NY
Full Time Shifts Available!
Pay rate up to $40/hr Shift Differential
SHIFT DIFFERENTIALS:
Weekday Evenings $3.00 | Weekend Days $1.50 | Weekend Evenings $3.50!!
At Morningstar, compassion is at the heart of everything we do. We believe great care starts with great people like you! If you’re a RN who takes pride in helping others live their best life, we’d love to welcome you to our Morningstar family!
Our mission is to provide people in our community with healthcare, customer services, support & employment to achieve their individual best quality of life.
Morningstar Residential Care Center, a 120-bed sub-acute skilled nursing and long-term rehabilitation center located in Oswego, NY is looking for motivated Registered Nurses to join a great team!
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Registered nurses are the heartbeat of healthcare, wearing many hats every day to provide exceptional care to their patients. Their primary mission is to ensure that every resident receives the precise, compassionate care they need to thrive.
Assists in planning and implementing the nursing care of residents within the skilled nursing setting. Manage the care completed by CNA and LPN staff.
Responsible for ensuring continuity of care of the residents between shifts by providing direct care as well as supervising the care given by CNAs and supportive staff members.
Participates in resident and family teaching. Maintains role as resident advocate with a focus on the facility’s mission.
Observes and documents accurately per policy on residents change in condition.
Monitors, treats and reports resident pain utilizing pain management techniques regarding pain management.
Ensures the quality of life for residents by advocating and assisting them to remain free from pain.
Administers medications following the seven medication rights reducing the potential for medication errors.
Gives a thorough report to oncoming shift by documenting appropriately in resident record and documenting on 24-hour report.
Assisting in medical procedures as needed
Maintains role as resident advocate with a focus on the mission of the facility.
Implement plan for the care of the residents based on assessments and goals established by the interdisciplinary care team.
Ensures residents at end of life or on hospice services are kept clean, dry and comfortable.
Demonstrates daily competence and follows regulatory guidelines in nursing clinical skills such as wound care, foley care, respiratory treatments, vital signs, lung sounds, bowel sounds, apical heart rate and safe medication administration.
Educating patients and family members on treatment and care plans, as well as answering their questions
Confirms and transcribes all new medical orders on assigned unit prior to end of shift.
Demonstrates adequate supervision of certified nursing assistants. Ensures POC documentation and quality resident care is provided on assigned residents.
Functions as a leader for the CNAs; delegates in a manner that contributes to the excellence of the nursing unit to which LPN is assigned.
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Graduate of an accredited Nursing program.
Current Licensed Registered Nurse in State of New York
Current CPR certification.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising resident care.
Registered Nurse (RN) Benefits:
Competitive Pay Rates: Up to $40/hr with shift differentials & sign on bonuses
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance,
Financial Security: Retirement Savings Plan
Work-Life Balance & Wellness: PTO, Sick Time and Paid Holidays!
Career Advancement Opportunities: Ongoing Trainings and Development
Supportive Culture: Equal Opportunity Employer committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB). Committed to creating a supportive and collaborative work environment