TITLE: RN / Registered Nurse / Nursing / Long Term Healthcare Nurse

Job Description

As a Registered Nurse (RN), you are responsible for the direction of the nursing assistants and the nursing care of long-term residents. You will ensure the appropriate healthcare standards are executed and met. If you have the vision and desire to improve todays ever-changing healthcare environment, continue your career with Extendicare!

Job Responsibilities

Provide patient care through assessment implementations, and evaluation of healthcare plans

Administer medications and perform treatments as directed by physicians

Communicate with residents and family members while making daily rounds

Ensure proper documentation of resident records

Notify appropriate parties of change in resident condition or status

Direct and monitor the work of employees to ensure appropriate resident care

Schedule and assign employees as needed

Ensure nursing department compliance with federal, state and local regulations

Complete required reports and documentation on the patient, facility and corporate levels

Responsible for recruitment, training, supervision and employee evaluations of nursing assistant staff

Job Requirements

In this role as a Registered Nurse (RN), you must be a healthcare professional with a strong desire to work with long-term care residents. In addition to having strong nursing skills, you will need the following:

Registered Nurse license (RN)

Ability to manage and supervise a nursing unit

1 year of supervisory experience is preferred

Strong patient-assessment skills

Ability to communicate confidently, clearly, concisely and professionally in English, both verbally and in writing

Comfortable rapport while interfacing with residents, families and other facility staff

Ability to provide constructive criticism to staff and to identify opportunities for professional development

Strong organization skills

Long-term care experience is preferred

Meets all health requirements required by law

Benefits

In addition to providing our employees with the tools necessary for development and success, we offer an attractive compensation and industry-leading benefits package.

401(k) and matching contributions

Medical, dental and vision insurance

STD/LTD and life insurance

Paid time off personal, sick, vacation and holiday

Employee-assistance program employees and dependents

..And more!

Why Extendicare?

Career Growth Extendicare regularly promotes from within. Our employees regularly transfer facilities and grow into regional and corporate positions.

Support and Resources Assistance and support is always available from the regional and corporate level to ensure your success.

Training We invest in you! Training and continuing education are encouraged to promote skill development.

Great people are our greatest strength! APPLY now!