Job Category: Nursing
Requisition Number: NURSI023781
Full-Time
Location: Westminster Towers
Orlando, FL 32801, USA
Job Details
Description
Purpose:
The purpose of this position is to oversee and direct nursing care for the residents, and to supervise the daily nursing activities on assigned unit of the Skilled Nursing Facility.
Essential Job Function:
- Direct and supervise, on assigned unit, the daily functions of the nursing staff in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the Skilled Nursing Facility.
- Ensure that all nursing personnel assigned to a care area comply with the written policies and procedures established by this facility.
- Participate with updating and reviewing care plans that identify goals, problems, approaches, and revisions.
- Administer professional nursing services when needed commensurate with the scope of practice.
- Meet with assigned nursing staff to discuss planning the shift’s services, programs, and activities and monitor duties are completed as directed.
- Collaborate with other members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure that the resident’s total regimen of care is maintained.
- Manage quality and accuracy of the EHR for all resident and staff under your oversight.
- Manage and improve unit based performance metrics that are reported by the facility (i.e. falls, FAPU, QM’s, re-hospitalizations, etc.).
- Oversee the quality of resident admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Participate in the Orientation of new residents/family members to the unit.
- Complete daily clinical and environmental rounds to evaluate resident care and report significant events.
- Address resident/family issues in a timely manner. Report significant issues to the Director of Nursing.
- Communicate with health care practitioners to review treatment plans, complete orders, progress notes, etc., in accordance with established policies.
- Oversee the completion of accident/incident reports involving residents. Report to IDT.
- Complete Recapitulations each month for Physician signature. Report all discrepancies to Director of Nursing.
- Ensure that an adequate supply of floor stock medications, supplies, and equipment are available to meet resident care needs.
- Conduct employee performance evaluations.
- Make recommendations to the Director of Nursing concerning employee discipline, dismissal and/or transfers.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions, as well as follow instructions, and accept guidance.
- Must be able to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
- Must be able to work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and potentially hostile people within the facility.
- Must be able to speak, write, and understand English in a manner that is sufficient for effective communication with supervisors, employees, residents, and families.
Education and Experience:
At least 6 months experience as a nurse leader (direct or indirect care). Supervisory Leadership is preferred.
Licensing and Certifications:
Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN in Florida.
Join the Westminster Family today! We offer:
- Flexible Hours
- Fun Work Environment
- Competitive Wages
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Fitness Facility Onsite
- Vacation Pay
- Free Parking (Downtown Orlando)
- Career Advancement
- Discounted meals and More!
EOE, DFWP – “We honor those who have served.”
Qualifications
Licenses & Certifications
Required
RN
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