River City Rehab Center is excited to announce we are currently hiring for a dynamic Registered Nurse for one of our brand-new patient care centers in Jacksonville, FL. This position is a full time position with benefits ready to roll out effective immediately.

3/11 Shift Diff. is $3.00 more per hour

Job Title Code: RN

FLSA: Nonexempt

Position Purpose

The purpose of this position is to oversee, provide, and coordinate nursing care in compliance with facility policies and procedures and to assess residents’ care needs and take appropriate action. The Registered Nurse will demonstrate proficiency in administering the fundamentals of the nursing process, contribute to nursing assessment and the development of a nursing care plan, and participate in the evaluation of nursing care.

Supervisory Responsibility: None-may direct the work of CNAs, PCAs, and/or RAs on shift

Essential Job Functions – Principal Accountabilities

• Obtains and documents nursing history from residents and/or significant others that is comprehensive of present condition and prior problems. Performs basic assessment of residents, indicating adequate knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathology. Records vital signs, notes changes, and pursues more-specific investigations as needed. Identifies abnormal diagnostic data and shows a fundamental understanding of its implications by reporting information to the physician and others caring for the resident, and by incorporating information in the nursing care plan.
• Uses assessment information to develop a care plan before the end of duty time that communicates enough information for incoming staff to adequately care for the resident. Reviews and develops care plans for assigned residents. Includes the resident and his or her family in planning care, establishing priorities, and setting goals.
• Uses care plans as a basis for providing safe and therapeutic care to residents. Communicates with the resident and his or her family and other members of the health care team in carrying out the goals of the care plan. Accepts accountability for clinical care of assigned residents including supervision of nonprofessional personnel.
• Evaluates and notes the resident's response to nursing care defined in the nursing care plan and medical records.
• Participates in peer review as appropriate.
• Assumes responsibility for professional growth by current reading and attendance at educational programs and unit conferences.
• Supports nursing care standards through adherence to existing policies and procedures.
• Assures resident safety through strict adherence to protocols, policies, and procedures, open communication with residents, supervisors, and coworkers, and careful observation of residents, equipment, and environmental conditions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $32.00 - $34.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Physical setting:

• JCAHO accredited facility
• Long term care
• Rehabilitation center

Standard shift:

• Evening shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Differential pay

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays
• Overtime

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RN (Required)
• BLS Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person