Registered Nurse (RN)

TITLE:  RN / Registered Nurse / Nursing / Long Term Healthcare Nurse

Job Description

As a Registered Nurse (RN), you are responsible for the direction of the nursing assistants and the nursing care of long-term residents. You will ensure the appropriate healthcare standards are executed and met. If you have the vision and desire to improve today’s ever-changing healthcare environment, continue your career with Extendicare! 

Job Responsibilities

•         Provide patient care through assessment implementations, and evaluation of healthcare plans

•         Administer medications and perform treatments as directed by physicians

•         Communicate with residents and family members while making daily rounds

•         Ensure proper documentation of resident records

•         Notify  appropriate parties of change in resident condition or status

•         Direct and monitor the work of employees to ensure appropriate resident care

•         Schedule and assign employees as needed

•         Ensure nursing department compliance with federal, state and local regulations

•         Complete required reports and documentation on the patient, facility and corporate levels

•         Responsible for recruitment, training, supervision and employee evaluations of nursing assistant staff

Job Requirements

In this role as a Registered Nurse (RN), you must be a healthcare professional with a strong desire to work with long-term care residents. In addition to having strong nursing skills, you will need the following:

•         Registered Nurse license (RN)

•         Ability to manage and supervise a nursing unit

•         1 year of supervisory experience is preferred

•         Strong patient-assessment skills

•         Ability to communicate confidently, clearly, concisely and professionally in English, both verbally and in writing

•         Comfortable rapport while interfacing with residents, families and other facility staff

•         Ability to provide constructive criticism to staff and to identify opportunities for  professional development

•         Strong organization skills

•         Long-term care experience is preferred

•         Meets all health requirements required by law

Benefits

In addition to providing our employees with the tools necessary for development and success, we offer an attractive compensation and industry-leading benefits package. 

•         401(k) and matching contributions

•         Medical, dental and vision insurance

•         STD/LTD and life insurance 

•         Paid time off – personal, sick, vacation and holiday

•         Employee-assistance program – employees and dependents

•         …..And more!

Why Extendicare?

Career Growth – Extendicare regularly promotes from within. Our employees regularly transfer facilities and grow into regional and corporate positions.   

Support and Resources – Assistance and support is always available from the regional and corporate level to ensure your success. 

Training – We invest in you! Training and continuing education are encouraged to promote skill development.

Great people are our greatest strength! APPLY now!