WEEKEND WARRIOR RN (REGISTERED NURSE) 

Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Altoona Center for Nursing Care - conveniently located in Downtown Altoona - is a 120-bed Skilled Nursing Center. Our fast-growing, innovative center seeks an experienced, people oriented, and self-motivated Weekend Warrior RN (Registered Nurse) to join its ranks . The Weekend Warrior RN (Registered Nurse)  will be responsible for providing direct care for his/her assigned unit, ensuring high quality care for all residents. Long term care experience is preferred but not required. If you are looking to further your career, we want to talk to you! We offer a very competitive hourly wage, great co-workers and much more!

Responsibilities of the Weekend Warrior RN (Registered Nurse)  include:

• Ensuring policies and procedures are followed
• Recruiting, hiring, training and evaluating RNs, 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
• Ensuring availability of all equipment, supplies, medications, and records necessary for effective operations during assigned shifts
• 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 Supervisor 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 preferred. A strong knowledge of nursing principles, an understanding of long-term care regulations, and experience with Medicare/Medical Assistance is preferred.

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