Registered Nurse

Duties

• Insures daily staff assignments of the NA and LPN are made and delivered in accordance with the resident's care plan.
• Accurately carries out physicians' orders per facility nursing policies and procedures; transcribes and administers medications, treatments and therapies.
• Collaborates with physicians while making rounds to validate the accurate interpretation and processing of diagnostic and therapeutic orders.
• Assesses, plans, monitors, and evaluates the delivery of resident care and activity by utilizing the shift report, the medical record, direct observation, and feedback from others in providing resident care.
• Serves on the Interdisciplinary Care Plan Team and assists in developing comprehensive assessments and care plans.
• Completes resident assessments for input into the MDS.
• Documents accurately and timely all information required in accordance with state, facility, and nursing policies and guidelines.
• Assures nursing procedures are carried out accurately and in a timely manner.
• Starts, monitors, and maintains IV's.
• Responds to emergencies according to the scope of their practice.
• Performs other related duties as required or requested.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Established policies and procedures regarding infection control
• Nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern long-term care.
• Preparing and administering medications
• Performing Treatments
• IV Therapy

Ability

• To function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity and the ability to work effectively with residents, subordinates, supervisors, etc.

Residency

Not required to live in Allegheny County

Veterans' Preference

Will be awarded to eligible candidates

Equal Opportunity Employer

M/F/V/D