Registered Nurse

Responsibilities

• Review, communicate and contribute to the day-to-day functions of the Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) and Personal Care Attendants (PCA)
• Provide medications by mouth, subcutaneous or intramuscular injections as ordered
• Complete wound care as ordered to improve skin integrity
• Make written and oral reports/recommendations concerning the activities of your shift for continuity of care
• Communicate with family members of residents as needed in the event of receiving new orders, a change in condition or a simple check-in to ensure the resident is safe, well, and content
• Participate and shine in center surveys (inspections)
• Assist in planning the nursing services portion of the resident’s discharge plans
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents
• Complete accident/incident reports as necessary
• Chart in electronic files using Point Click Care in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided as well as residents' responses to care
• Receive telephone orders from physicians on duty
• Order prescribed medications, supplies, and equipment as necessary
• Ensure that narcotics are handled in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Participate in associate performance evaluations and make recommendations to the Nurse Supervisor
• Make daily rounds of your unit/shift to ensure resident safety is a Top Priority
• Meet with the nursing personnel on your shift a regularly to improve services
• Administer professional services such as catheterizations, tube feedings, suction, applying and changing dressings/bandages, packs, colostomy, and drainage bags, etc
• Attend and participate in all center in-service programs as required

Qualifications

• MUST hold a current and valid RN license