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Employer	Pine Forest Health & Rehab
Location	Jackson, MS US
Posted	April 7, 2026

Job Details

OB SUMMARY: Part time & Full Time $33 - $41.50

The primary purpose of your job position is to provide direct nursing care to the residents, and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by licensed practical nurses and nursing assistants.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Organize and assign all jobs to be done on tour of duty so that workload is evenly distributed among nursing personnel on the basis of staff qualifications, size and physical layout of the facility.

· Periodically review department policies, procedures and job descriptions and make recommendations for revisions.

· Implement established policies and procedures.

· Ensure that all nursing personnel assigned to you comply with the written policies and procedures established by this facility.

· Meet with your assigned nursing staff and support personnel to plan appropriate services, programs and activities for your shift.

· Assist in updating the resident care plans as instructed by the MDS/Care Plan Coordinator and/or Director of Nursing.

· Chart nurses’ notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided to the resident, as well as the resident’s response to the care.

· Document status of each resident on the chart at least weekly, more often if significant change occurs or as directed. Follow up with monthly and quarterly summaries as instructed.

· Make rounds with physician, as directed, and record visits in resident’s chart.

· Transcribe, accurately and promptly, all physician’s orders.

· Direct documentation and make weekly detailed evaluation of all resident documentation so that chart reflects progress and condition of resident at all times.

· Approve and sign charts when observations are made.

· Insure that all medications and treatments are charted and signed following administration of the medication/treatment, by the administering person.

· Implement and maintain established nursing objectives and standards.

· Make rounds at least every two (2) hours to ensure that certified nursing assistants are properly administering prescribed care assignments.

· Make general observation and evaluation of the resident’s physical and emotional status. Make note of any significant changes and communicate those changes to the ADON/DON according to facility policy and protocol.

· Ensure that direct nursing care is provided by a licensed nurse, a certified nursing assistant, and/or a nurse aide trainee qualified to perform the procedure.

· Cooperate with and coordinate social and activity programs with nursing service schedules.

· Notify the resident’s physician and/or next of kin when the resident is involved in an accident/incident or if there is a significant change in the resident’s condition.

· Cooperate with restorative and rehabilitative programs as requested.

· Inspect the treatment areas to ensure they are maintained in a clean and safe manner.

· Administer professional services such as: catheterization, tube feedings, suction, applying and changing dressings, packs colostomy and drainage bags, taking blood, giving massages and range of motion exercises, care for the dead/dying, etc. as required.

· Administer restraints for residents in accordance with physician’s orders, established policies and procedures.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education

· Must possess a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an approved school of professional nursing.

Experience

· A minimum of one year nursing experience required.

· Supervisory experience with Nursing Assistants.

· Long Term Care and MDS/RAI experience strongly desired.

· Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN in this state.

At least six (6) months as a staff nurse in a long-term care facility.

Job #647873

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Contact:
1116 Forest Ave
Jackson, MS US