Resource Nurse (RN/LPN)

The Resource Nurse (RN/LPN) will oversee the nursing staff, coordinate clinical operations, and ensure the delivery of high-quality care to our residents. This position requires strong leadership skills, clinical expertise, and a commitment to excellence in nursing practice.

Schedule: Full-Time, Weekdays, Weekends, 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM, 5 Days a Week

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide leadership and direction to the nursing staff, including licensed nurses, certified nursing assistants (CNAs), and other healthcare professionals.
• Collaborate with the Director of nursing to develop and implement nursing policies, procedures, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate and oversee clinical operations, including resident assessments, care planning, medication management, and treatments.
• Conduct regular rounds to assess resident care needs, monitor staff performance, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Serve as a resource and mentor to nursing staff, providing guidance on clinical best practices, resident care techniques, and professional development opportunities.
• Participate in team meetings to discuss resident care plans, progress, and any changes in condition.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and other members of the healthcare team to optimize resident outcomes and ensure continuity of care.
• Conduct staff evaluations, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions as needed, in collaboration with the Director of Nursing.
• Assist with the recruitment, hiring, and orientation of new nursing staff members.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations related to nursing practice, resident care, and facility operations.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, and resident-centered care amount nursing staff and throughout the facility.
• Handle resident and family concerns or complaints in a timely and compassionate manner, striving to resolve issues and maintain positive relationships.
• Perform all other duties assigned.

Job Qualifications:

• Valid license as a Registered Nurse (RN) of Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state where work is performed.
• 1-2 years of experience working as an RN/LPN or other related field preferred.
• Strong clinical skills and knowledge of nursing principles, procedures, and best practices in long-term care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead and motivate a diverse team of healthcare professionals.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of regulator requirements governing nursing practices and skilled nursing facilities.
• Leadership qualities such as integrity, accountability, and a commitment to fostering a positive work environment.
• Ability to build rapport with patients through a compassionate and caring demeanor.

Physical Requirements:

• Work performed in a medical setting due to the need to work directly with residents.
• Must be able to sit, stand, bend, reach, talk, hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, stretch, twist.
• Stamina to stand and move about the facility to perform frequent rounds and respond to emergent situations as needed.
• Emotional resilience and ability to cope with the physical and emotional demands of managing a nursing unit and providing leadership to staff members as well as working with residents who may have complex healthcare needs.
• Capability to lift and transfer residents safely, with proper body mechanics and assistance as needed.
• Required vision includes close, vision, distance, peripheral, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Maintain regular attendance and timeliness as set forth within the work schedule designated by the department supervisor/manager.
• Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
• The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.
• The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
• The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.