Registered Nurse

Position Summary

Delivers or appropriately delegates the delivery of patient care and accurate documentation on a nursing unit.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Responsible for supervising the work of Nursing Assistants.
• Responsible for the administration of therapeutic drugs to residents.
• Responsible for the performance of therapeutic procedures (treatment).
• Interacts with personnel of other departments involved in the therapy of residents.
• Utilizes the nursing process for nursing care.
• Provides patient care daily.
• Interacts with other licensed nursing personnel.
• Interrelates with shift supervisor as well as with attending and consulting physicians.
• Provides a clean, orderly and safe environment for residents.
• Records patient status.
• Communicates with residents and their family members or visitors.
• Defends Residents' Rights.
• Supports administrative policies.
• Completes forms and paperwork.
• Promptly reports any known or perceived incidents on resident abuse to appropriate authorities.

Qualifications Required

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• Current license as a Professional Nurse by the Department of State Commission on Professional and Occupational Affairs in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• One year of special training, education or experience in programs that are considered appropriate to geriatric activity programming.
• Demonstrates understanding of exposure to blood borne pathogens.