Job Description

Citizens Care & Rehabilitation Center is the Highest Ranked Nursing Home for Quality Care in Harford County, MD and Ranked 7th in the State of Maryland! We are in search of Full and Part Time Staff/Charge Nurses. Registered Nurse (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Must have active license in Maryland (or reciprocal state). We have positions available on all 3 shifts;

Day (7:45 AM to 4:15 PM), Evening (3:45 PM to 12:15 AM), and Night (12:00 AM to 8:00 AM).

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Primary Covid-19 vaccination and Annual Influenza are requirements for hire.

Located in beautiful, historic Havre de Grace, we are a Harford County gem! Our Non-Profit Long Term Care Nursing Home includes a Memory Care and Skilled Rehab which is known to be the highest quality in the area. We are proud of 58 years in the industry with many long term employees of 20+ years making us family at Citizens Care. If you want to work with co-workers and residents who quickly become Family, we encourage you to complete our online application at

http://www.citizenscarecenter.com/careers/

Summary:

This position is responsible for managing a designated group of nursing employees on a nursing unit and ensures smooth operations of the unit for a designated shift.

Essential Responsibilities/Duties:

Acts as a nursing manager and is accountable for activities performed by nursing staff on a designated shift. Provides supervision to a designated group of employees.

Coordinates and participates in admissions, transfers and discharges.

Accepts and communicates shift report.

Makes frequent rounds on unit. Identifies clinical and operational problems and communicates to RCC/Shift Supervisor.

Ensures appropriate staffing levels on unit. Recommends staffing patterns and needs to RCC/Shift Supervisor.

Evaluates resident's status and reports changes to the physician and ADON.

Evaluates appropriateness of care activities. Identifies the need for and recommends special care activities and programs.

Checks for appropriate amount and condition of equipment and supplies. Recommends equipment and supply needs to RCC/Shift Supervisor.

Evaluates environmental conditions, identifies problems and initiates requests for correction.

Plans and delegates assignments to nursing staff.

Oversees direct care activities to ensure that practices are consistent with regulatory requirements and facility policies and procedures.

Provides direct care as needed. Obtains assistance for clinical emergencies and assists as necessary, including CPR.

Counts narcotics and administers medications as required.

Ensures that physician's orders are current and appropriate, and communicates these orders to unit nursing personnel.

Participates in the resident assessment and care planning activities. Reviews and makes revisions as necessary, and ensures compliance with regulatory and other standards. Communicates assessment and care plan with staff, residents and families.

Participates in department orientation program for new employees.

Provides feedback to staff regarding their performance. Maintains accurate records pertaining to performance. Counsels, educates and coaches employees to maintain and improve competencies and work habits. Communicates feedback with RCC/Shift Supervisor.

Supports and participates in Quality Assurance programs; falling star, weight, skin, etc.

Documents and investigates incidents and accidents.

Ensures problems and complaints involving nursing services are managed in a timely and appropriate manner.

Ensures resident and guests rights are protected and ensures they are free from abuse and neglect.

Adheres to and ensures that staff adheres to infection control practices.

Attends In-Service training to maintain and improve competencies.

Other duties as assigned.

Generous Benefit Package and Paid Time Off available to Full Time employees.

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life are voluntary benefits.

Vacation, Sick & Citizens Paid Time off- accrual basis dependent on years of service.

LPN Pay range; $27.46 to $33.36 BASE Pay, plus differential(s)

RN Pay range; $33.45 to $40.96 BASE Pay, plus differential(s)

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Proof of Vaccination are mandatory prior to hire.

Apply online at https://www.citizenscarecenter.com/index.php/careers/

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $27.46 - $40.96 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Work Location: In person