Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge · 1 month ago
Part-time Critical Shift Nurse
Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge is seeking a Part-time Critical Shift Nurse to provide key direct resident care in accordance with physician orders and established nursing policies. The role involves planning and providing professional nursing care, supervising nursing assistants, and coordinating resident care with physicians and ancillary staff.
Assisted LivingCommunitiesElder CareNursing and Residential CareResidential
Responsibilities
Plan and provide professional nursing care for residents in accordance with physicians’ orders and established policies and procedures
Administer medications and treatments as necessary, maintain resident charts, and procure supplies and medications
Assist with the planning and overall nursing care of the residents on the unit assuming charge nurse responsibilities
Serve as interface with physicians and ancillary personnel to obtain and communicate information regarding resident care
Provide supervision of nursing assistants; schedule assignments; review/revise assignments according to individual needs of the residents and ensure assignments/tasks are completed in a timely manner
Evaluate, coordinate and assist in the activities of supportive staff and make recommendations for improvements in the quality and effectiveness of nursing care provided the residents
Provide resident and family instructions and care plans to facilitate progressive and recuperative medical care programs
Schedule physician appointments and coordinate transportation of the resident as needed
Qualification
Required
Current Virginia RN license OR Current Virginia LPN license with five years of experience in a skilled nursing facility
Current CPR and First aid certification
High school diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience
Preferred
Associate's degree in Nursing