What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse / RN position at Westminster Brand 051816?
Work With Excellence, Serve With Heart! Join the team at Westminster Point Pleasant, a beautiful waterfront continuing care retirement community located near downtown Bradenton. Currently seeking compassionate, dedicated individuals for our full time and part-time positions. EOE, DFWP "We honor those who served".
Why work for us?
- Competitive Hourly Wage (Depending on Experience)
- Comprehensive Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and 403B
- Paid Time Off including Paid Vacation
- Work Alongside Industry Experts That Take Pride in Their Work
- Supportive Management Team That Put Employees First
- Warm and Friendly Work Environment
- Beautiful, Well-Maintained Facility Conveniently Located Near Downtown Bradenton
- Flexible Schedule
- Plenty of Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities
JOB SUMMARY: Provide direct nursing care to residents and supervise day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants in accordance with state and federal standards.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Comply with all applicable rules, policies, standards, and guidelines related to employment with Westminster Services and its communities.
- Assist in planning resident care by following physician orders.
- Implement resident care based on physician orders.
- Evaluate care and communicate with doctors for updates of orders.
- Administer medication, IVs, give shots, update patient records, provide emotional support, patient education, basic diagnostics, and other patient procedures for residents.
- Receive and transcribe orders from attending physicians.
- Monitor blood glucose, temperature, and blood pressure when necessary.
- Respond to all emergencies.
- Schedule doctor’s appointments and coordinate transportation for the residents. Includes scheduling labs and transcribing lab results.
- Supervise CNA's and LPN’s as Charge Nurse – ensure they are providing resident care based on physician orders and defined care plans.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Must be currently licensed in the State of Florida as a Registered Nurse. Must be CPR Certified.
Medical Requirement: Must be willing to receive the influenza (flu) vaccination during flu season.
Experience and Basic Knowledge: One year of long term care desirable. Med-Surg, Home Health experience helpful experience working with the elderly, handicapped or developmentally disabled adults preferred. Will train on-the-job in lieu of above experience.
Medical Requirements: Must be willing to receive the influenza (flu) vaccine within flu season.
Westminster Communities of Florida is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification. We provide drug testing and criminal background screening on all new hires. Applicants can learn more about Florida background screening requirements at https://info.flclearinghouse.com.