RN (Registered Nurse)

RN (Registered Nurse)

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Job Description

This position is responsible for planning and providing direct care to residents as assigned. The nurse will plan, direct and carry out shift routines in assigned nursing unit / to assigned residents.

Clinical Processes & Procedures

• Ensure that resident’s charts are updated and free of errors.
• Openly communicate with the Medical Director and DON relating to resident diagnoses and treatment plans.
• Collaborate with the clinical team in establishing a treatment plan.
• Provide direct resident care following the treatment plan, this may include tasks such as administering medication, etc.

Staffing

• Makes walking rounds between shifts and whenever necessary to supervise and monitor work performance in terms of resident care, staff regulations and efficiency of service.

Survey Readiness

• Report occupational exposures to needle sticks, blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy and procedures governing accidents and incidents.
• Participates in all inspections of nursing care by outside agencies.
• Complete all documentation as recommended by Federal and State Guidelines.
• Ensure that reportable events are communicated in a timely fashion.
• Ensure that nursing notes are informative and complete regarding the cares and services provided to the resident.

Unit Management

• Listen to shift report and keep open lines of communication with supervisor, co-workers and on-coming shift.
• Attend nurses and team meetings as scheduled and/or assigned.
• Maintain professional relationships with physicians and other providers.
• Respond to all emergency situations within the facility.
• Promote rehabilitation nursing on the units.
• Perform physical and psychological nursing assessments on residents when necessary.
• Report all unusual circumstances that may involve the safety and well-being of the residents and staff directly to the DON.

Other responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Registered Nurse (R.N.) program at an accredited school, college or university
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• Previous work experience as LPN or RN in long-term care preferred.
• Must have and maintain an active RN license / registration in good standing on the state registry.
• CPR certified.
• Follows all attendance policies and procedures, with flexible schedulewhich may include some weekends, holidays, andhours beyond eight hours in a day, or 40 hours in a week as needed.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.