RN, Long Term Care and Skilled Nursing

Miami Jewish Health is one of the largest providers of healthcare and living options for aging adults in the Southeast. Our four-star rated skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility is located on a beautiful 20 acre campus just north of mid-town Miami.

We serve approximately 1200 patients and residents each year, providing a full range of long-term care, treatment, support and post-hospitalization services. Join us now to do purposeful work with our diverse and respectful team.

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Job Summary
Coordinates and delivers patient care utilizing clinical, evidence-based competencies in adherence to the nursing process. Utilizes critical thinking abilities to assess and identify patient/resident issues, concerns and needs. Establishes a plan of care, and implements and evaluates nursing care for the patient/resident. Oversees the work of Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants and Unit Secretaries. Provides training as required.

Essential Job Functions

• Assesses physical, psycho-social, growth and development dimensions of the patient/resident per established department guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Participates in the development of the Interdisciplinary Plan of Care as per policy. Implements nursing plans of care for assigned patients/residents.
• Evaluates patient/resident status, nursing interventions, and appropriateness of the nursing plan of care.
• Prepares, administers, and concisely, accurately, and completely records medications in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications.
• Receives, transcribes and carries out physicians’ orders.
• Oversees and assists with meal service.
• Supervises, assists and guides the work of LPNs, CNAs and Unit Secretaries in daily activities.
• Documents patient care activities performed on the unit.
• Provides teaching and guidance to the patient/residents and significant others. Oversees and assists with nursing staff in their development.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to clinical/ancillary staff and participates in the annual performance appraisal process.
• Assists in the orientation of new personnel when requested.

Job Requirements

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred

Experience:

• Experience in a long-term care/skilled nursing facility environment preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Current RN license by the Florida State Board of Nursing
• Current American Heart Association BLS Certification
• Current American Heart Association ACLS certification preferred

Abilities Required

• Evidence-based knowledge of nursing practices for long term care and rehabilitation.
• Evidence-based knowledge of nursing practices for geriatric and dementia patient populations preferred.
• Computer literacy
• Self-directing. Able to work with little direct supervision.

Functional Demands

Environment Work Conditions:

• Normal working condition with adequate lighting and ventilation
• Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals; bio-hazardous waste; flammable, explosive gas
• Ability to stand or walk 90% of the day.
• Ability to bend and stoop frequently.
• Ability to do frequent lifting and turning of patients/residents per department’s policies and procedures.

Infectious Material Exposure:

• Routine exposure to blood/body fluids/tissues.

Organizational Expectations

• Ensures that resident’s/patient’s rights are adhered to
• Demonstrates professionalism and accountability
• Demonstrates a caring attitude consistent with Miami Jewish EmpathicareSM toward MJH residents, patients, family members, employees and other facility guests
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills
• Ensures confidentiality and security of patients’ medical information
• Identifies and utilizes appropriate channels of communication
• Able to speak, read and write English
• Able to think and act calmly to meet unusual occurrences of the job
• Adheres to the organization’s Mission, Vision and Values
• Participates in departmental activities, meetings and in-services and follows established guidelines
• Maintains a safe working environment

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

We believe in the power of empathy, the value of relationships and the importance of a life well-lived. Come see why Miami Jewish Health is unlike anywhere you’ve ever worked before. We offer competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision coverage, 403b retirement savings plan, free on-campus parking, onsite fitness center and more.

Miami Jewish Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.