The Pavilion at Kenton for Nursing and Rehabilitation Jobs Hiring Now

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN)
Location: The Pavilion at Kenton
Job Type: Full-Time, Part-Time
Salary: Negotiable

About Us

The Pavilion at Kenton is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center located in Covington, KY. At The Pavilion at Kenton, our mission is simple: “To make a positive difference in the lives of those we serve by providing competent, compassionate and outcome-oriented care – every day.”

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) may provide direct nursing care to the residents and supervises the day-to-day nursing activities performed by the licensed practical/ vocational nurse and certified nursing assistants in accordance with current federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines and established facility policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Directs the daily activities of the licensed practical/vocational nurse and certified nursing assistants in accordance with current federal, state and local regulations and guidelines and established facility policies and procedures.

• Follows the nursing model to promote holistic care for the residents.

• Ensures that policies and procedures are complied with by nursing personnel assigned.

• Participates in the admission, discharge and transfers of residents as required.

• Assesses for changes in residents’ status, notifying the physician and resident’s family or representative and documenting accordingly.

• Transcribes physician orders to medical record and carries out orders as written.

• Prepares and administers medications as per physicians’ orders and observes for adverse effects as indicated.

• Performs wound treatments as per physicians’ orders, observes for changes and documents accordingly as indicated.

• Schedules follow up appointments for residents and transportation needs as indicated.

• Provides nursing leadership to nursing personnel assigned to the unit.

• Provides direct care skills such as colostomy changes, tube feedings, wound care, suctioning, IV administration, etc. in accordance with current policies and procedures, as assigned.

• Performs rounds to ensure resident needs are being met and personnel are performing their assigned duties.

• Collaborates with other members of the interdisciplinary team as needed to ensure residents’ needs are holistically met.

• Participates in management team meetings as indicated to discuss census changes, resident changes in status or care need, or complaints or concerns.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in long-term care preferred but not required.

• A Nursing degree from an accredited college or university.

• Current unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in practicing state.

• Current CPR certification.

Benefits

• Competitive Wages and Benefits Package

• 401(K) Plan

• Paid Time Off

• Positive and compassionate environment

• Supportive Leadership team

• Additional incentives