Registered Nurse (RN)

Department: Nursing

Reports To: Director of Nursing (DON) / Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Facility Type: Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing direct nursing care to residents in a Skilled Nursing Facility in accordance with physician orders, facility policies, and applicable federal and state regulations. The RN ensures the delivery of safe, high-quality, resident-centered care while supervising nursing staff and supporting interdisciplinary care planning.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Resident Care & Clinical Duties

• + Provide direct nursing care, including assessments, treatments, and medication administration

+ Monitor residents’ conditions and report changes to physicians and appropriate team members

+ Implement and evaluate individualized care plans

+ Perform wound care, IV therapy (as permitted), and skilled nursing procedures

+ Respond to medical emergencies and initiate appropriate interventions

Documentation & Compliance

• + Accurately document assessments, interventions, and resident responses in the medical record
• Ensure compliance with CMS, state regulations, and facility policies
• Assist with MDS data collection and care plan updates as assigned
• Maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance

Supervision & Leadership

• Supervise and support LPNs and CNAs during assigned shifts
• Delegate nursing tasks appropriately and ensure completion
• Provide guidance, education, and feedback to nursing staff
• Serve as charge nurse as assigned

Collaboration & Communication

• Communicate effectively with physicians, nurse practitioners, and interdisciplinary team members
• Provide education and updates to residents and families
• Participate in care plan meetings and shift reports

Safety & Infection Control

• Follow infection prevention and control protocols
• Monitor and report incidents, falls, and adverse events
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, CDC, and facility safety standards

Qualifications

Required

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing in the state of employment
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced long-term care environment
• Strong assessment, documentation, and communication skills

Preferred

• Experience in skilled nursing or long-term care
• Knowledge of CMS regulations and survey process
• Experience with electronic health records (EHR)
• IV certification (if applicable per state regulations)

Physical &

Work Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and assist residents as required
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without assistance
• May require rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and on-call coverage

Key Competencies

• Clinical assessment and critical thinking
• Time management and organization
• Teamwork and leadership
• Resident advocacy and professionalism
• Attention to detail and compliance