RN Staff Nurse

NEW PAY RATES BASED ON EXPERIENCE!!!

Full Time - 6:00pm to 6:00am

$5000 SIGN ON BONUS!

Laurelwood Care Center offers post-acute rehabilitation, short and long term nursing care within the 120 bed center.  Conveniently located off Route 271 (Menoher Blvd.), the Center is quickly accessible from virtually anywhere in Johnstown. This fast-growing center seeks a knowledgeable Registered Nurse to join its ranks. The RN will be responsible for providing medications/treatments, direct care, and supervising the activities of nursing personnel for his/her assigned unit, ensuring high quality care for all residents.

• Ensuring policies and procedures are followed by all nursing personnel
• Recruiting, hiring, training and evaluating LPNs and Nurse Aides
• Conducting ongoing nursing unit rounds to review work in progress, evaluate resident care and handle routine medical needs
• Initiating IV therapy and administers all IV drugs ordered
• Assessing physical, mental, psychosocial status of residents, and securing follow-up care, as needed
• Coordinating activities and personnel during emergencies
• Managing schedules and staff assignments to meet resident care needs; participates in “on call” procedure as assigned.
• Aiding in the admission of new residents, including the development of care plans to ensure that all medical, health and wellness needs are met
• Additional responsibilities as needed/assigned

Due to the nature of our residents, compassion, patience, flexibility and a desire to serve are necessary for success in the RN role. All applicants must be have a current, state-approved RN license or temporary practice permit, plus at least one year of experience in nursing and management. Vaccination from covid-19 is a condition for hiring. A strong working knowledge of nursing principles, an understanding of long-term care regulations, and experience with Medicare/Medical Assistance is preferred.

EOE

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