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Summary / Objective
The registered nurse provides professional nursing services to residents at the Thomson-Hood Veteran Center and supervises licensed practical nurses and sub-professional nursing staff in the implementation of nursing policies and procedures.
Essential Functions
1. Supervises and assists Licensed Professional Nurses and sub-professional staff in executing physicians’ orders and proper nursing procedures. Supervises and assists in the administration of medications and injections.
2. Implements bedside procedures such as oxygen therapy, blood pressure, start IV’s, colostomy irrigations, and catheters. Checks lab work orders and specimen prior to submission to lab.
3. Serves as member of resident’s individual treatment team. Ensures medications and care plans are completed. Coordinates and directs care plan conferences. Communicates care plans to staff.
4. Investigates and reports unusual incidents involving resident care. Reports resident abnormal physical and mental reactions to the doctor. Performs nursing assessments on new admissions.
5. Monitors and directs assigned staff in compliance with set nursing standards. Makes medical nursing rounds.
6. Interacts with residents and families and explains treatment plans. Responds to emergency situations. Maintains safe resident environment and work environment.
7. Ensures established infection control practices are followed by staff.
8. Attends all in-service training programs and participates in drills for and responds to facility emergencies.
Competencies
1. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
2. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
3. Excellent time management skills.
4. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
5. Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
6. Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
7. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Supervisory Responsibility
Supervises care given by nonprofessional staff and provides instruction as needed.
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional environment. This role routinely uses medical equipment as well as standard office equipment.
This position involves inside work with no exposure to weather conditions. Exposure to infectious diseases may occur. May be asked/required to work overtime or alternate schedules.
Physical Demand
The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Must be able to lift heavy objects or work in uncomfortable positions for extended periods of time.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time temporary position. Hours fluctuate.
Travel
Required to travel to obtain identification cards, and/or attend training.
Required Education and Experience
Must be a Registered Nurse.
Work Authorization/Security Clearance
Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
