Registered Nurse (Per Diem)

Responsibilities

• Initiates the admission process by obtaining provider orders upon patient arrival at a residential facility and completing the initial nursing assessment within 24 hours, including assistance with medical intake (patient history and physical).
• Performs vital sign monitoring, including orthostatic vitals and blind weights as ordered by the provider; conducts patient assessments and documents findings in detailed nursing notes.
• Maintains accurate documentation of patient progress or regression in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Assists providers in facilitating weekly patient consultations.
• Offers education and support to help patients develop the skills needed for safe self-administration of medications after discharge.
• Safeguards accurate placement of medications in the designated medication box and updates the medication administration record (MAR) accordingly.
• Coordinates and facilitates the collection of laboratory specimens as ordered, ensures timely receipt of results, and communicates findings to the medical team for appropriate follow-up.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing is required.
• A minimum of one year of experience, preferred.
• Valid Nursing licensure required.
• Virtual Programs - Multistate Nursing license, preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification required.
• Good communication skills, guest relations skills, service-oriented, takes initiative, good attendance and punctuality; dependability, strong safety awareness, organized use of time, cooperation, working as a team member, and flexibility.