Job Description

***Full-time, part-time and per-diem openings on all shifts!***

***Offering up to a $2,000 sign-on bonus and tuition assistance!***

***Weekly payroll!***

The Pines at Rutland Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation has exciting opportunity for Nurses! Do you enjoy providing top-care and using your skills to make a difference in the lives of residents, all while working in a fun, caring and team-driven environment? Then we want to hear from you! Come find out why The Pines at Rutland Center has consistently been awarded “Customer Experience Awards” from Pinnacle, has been named “Best Nursing Homes” from U.S. News and World Report and “Top Performer” from The American Health Care Association!

About Us:

• The Pines at Rutland Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation is a 125-bed multi-level health care facility dedicated to providing the highest level of professional care and services to the residents and patients we serve.
• The Pines at Rutland provides a myriad of medical services including pulmonary rehabilitation (respiratory therapist on-site 24/7!), heart failure services for CHF, cardiac recovery, amputee rehabilitation, stroke rehabilitation and wound care management to name a few. We are truly a skilled nursing facility and enjoy teaching our staff new skills so they can grow and develop in their healthcare careers!
• We are proud to be a National Healthcare Associates (NHCA) affiliated facility.
• We are very proud of our customer service results obtained by an independent company, Pinnacle Quality Insights. We are pleased to have received their “Customer Experience Award” in 2015, 2016, and again in 2018, demonstrating our center’s commitment to the “Four Pillars” of our mission statement: Kindness, Compassion, Service and Excellence.
• S. News & World Report has named The Pines at Rutland Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation as one of its “Best Nursing Homes” for 2013, 2014, 2015, and again for the 2016-17 year!
• The Pines at Rutland has been awarded National HealthCare's "Customer Service Cup" for highest customer service experience in our organization.
• The American Health Care Association has identified The Pines at Rutland as a top performer in quality initiatives for work in achieving quality initiative goals and more!
• Employees working over 14+ hours per week are eligible to earn accrued benefit time
• Employees working 30+ hours per week are eligible to enroll in our health, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, 401K retirement planning and more!

Major Purpose:

Responsible for the overall operation and optimal quality of care for the residents on the assigned unit.Follows all health, sanitary and infection control policies and maintains established standards of practice set forth by the facility's administration and Nursing Policies and Procedures.

Qualifications:

• Ability to read, write and comprehend English; ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Interest in the nursing needs of the aged and the chronically ill with the ability to work with both.
• Ability to work with supervisors, co-workers and facility staff in the performance of duties.
• Ability to work hours as scheduled based on the requirements of the position/assignment.On call as necessary.
• Registered Nurse licensed in the state of employment.Minimum of one year of education or experience in geriatric nursing or rehabilitation preferred.
• Knowledge of nursing theory and practice including the administration of medications.
• CPR certified.

Working Conditions:Works in an appropriately lighted and ventilated environment.This position may result in your being exposed to blood/body fluids.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day, proper body mechanics required -- bending, stooping, turning, stretching, reaching above the shoulders and occasional lifting are involved.
• Must be able to cope with the mental, emotional and physical stress of the position.
• Must be able to observe, listen and communicate effectively.
• Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, support agencies, and outside agencies.

Primary Functions:

• Holds daily shift report with nursing assistants assigned to the unit prior to the start of the shift.Reviews written daily assignments for each resident on assigned unit.Assures assignments are completed before the end of the shift.
• Makes rounds on assigned residents at least once every two hours.
• Administers medication and treatments according to the physician's orders.Assumes responsibility for ordering medications.
• Collaborates with Unit Manager to develop and maintain nursing care plans and update these plans on a monthly basis or more often if the resident's condition changes.
• Assists the attending physician with rounds and special procedures as needed.
• Transcribes, documents and implements physician's orders.
• Responsible for making nursing assessments during each shift.

Other Duties:

• Contacts the resident's physician and family to notify them of a change in the resident's condition or accident/incident; also notifies the supervisor covering.
• Assumes all responsibilities of the RN Supervisor in his/her absence or as directed by the DNS/ADNS.
• Assumes independent responsibility for yearly written evaluations of nursing assistants and documents accurately their strengths, weaknesses and the steps taken to improve their performance.Such evaluations become part of the nursing assistants permanent records and shall be used as the basis to determine the continued employment of nursing assistants, promotional opportunities and the amount of any wage increases granted.
• Assumes independent responsibility for documenting disciplinary concerns for nursing assistants on designated shifts, including reprimands, oral and written warnings, and recommending the suspension or discharge of an employee.
• Assumes independent responsibility for completing required routine documentation and auditing as required.

Expectations:

• Attends mandatory in-services held at the facility.
• Understands responsibilities concerning infection control, safety, accident and fire prevention.
• Assumes any duties that are assigned by the Unit Manager, DNS, ADNS in order to provide optimal achievable quality resident care.
• Discusses any problems, needs or concerns which arise with the Unit Manager, DNS, ADNS.
• Assumes responsibility in supporting the Unit Manager, DNS, ADNS in promoting and maintaining positive employee relations and effective communications among facility staff.
• Understands and upholds the Residents' Bill of Rights and holds all resident information confidential.
• Displays a polite and courteous manner to all residents and visitors.
• Assists the Staff Development Coordinator with orientation and on-the-job training for new nursing personnel as needed.
• Attends and participates in interdisciplinary resident care conferences as directed.
• Notifies Care Plan Team of changes in condition and weight loss of a resident.Notifies Care Plan Coordinator of any changes in resident's conditionand of loss of a resident.
• Maintains a professional demure appearance and mannerisms according to established facility standards.

Qualifications:

• Ability to read, write and comprehend English; ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Interest in the nursing needs of the aged and the chronically ill with the ability to work with both.
• Ability to work with supervisors, co-workers and facility staff in the performance of duties.
• Ability to work hours as scheduled based on the requirements of the position/assignment. On call as necessary.
• Registered Nurse licensed in the state of employment. Minimum of one year of education or experience in geriatric nursing or rehabilitation preferred.
• Knowledge of nursing theory and practice including the administration of medications.
• CPR certified.