Registered Nurse (RN)

About the Role

As an RN at Watertown Health Care Center, you will ensure that our patients get the care they need and that we have the necessary resources to provide it. Your hard work and meaningful efforts will help us continue providing the highest quality healthcare possible. Your outcome-focused work will leave you feeling empowered at the end of each day because you'll know you've made a difference in the lives of our patients.

Responsibilities

• Takes an active role in direct resident assessment and care.
• Supervises and coordinates nursing personnel in providing direct resident care in adherence to state, federal, and corporate guidelines.
• Formulates individualized nursing care plans utilizing the nursing process.
• Assesses each resident shift and implements a change in the course of care as needed.
• Assists the physician on rounds and ensures that pertinent information is communicated to and from him/her and orders are taken correctly.
• Participates in the training and supervision of nursing personnel.
• Utilizes effectively the general principles of leadership and supervision.
• Manages conflict through effective problem-solving and communication skills.
• Acts calmly and efficiently in handling emergency situations.
• Prepares daily assignment of duties, treatments, and miscellaneous tasks.
• Assumes responsibility for the identification of potential safety hazards and for the identification of noncompliance with corporate guidelines as set forth in the policy and procedure manual.
• Maintains accurate resident care records and documents pertinent data reflecting the use of the nursing process.
• Attends and participates productively in resident care meetings, staff meetings, and in-services.
• Takes an active role in teaching (formal or informal presentation) with residents, families, and staff.
• Dispenses medication and performs treatments, as per physician’s order, and in accordance with policies, procedures, and licensure standards of practice.
• Assures that each resident’s attending physician and family or responsible party are promptly notified of any significant change in the resident’s health condition.
• Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights.
• Performs additional duties as requested.
• Interacts with customers, families, visitors, facility, and corporate personnel.
• Carries out other tasks as requested in situations where hands-on intervention/participation may be required.
• May be required to work rotating shifts, holidays, weekends, to work in different units and positions, and to work overtime as facility needs require.

Requirements

• Current valid Registered Nurse license issued in the state where the person will practice.
• Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• Up-to-date physical assessment skills and comprehensive knowledge of nursing principles.
• Recent experience in geriatric or rehabilitative nursing and experience in a supervisory capacity are preferred.
• Must practice good personal hygiene and follow required dress code.
• Must provide annual verification of a negative TB skin test.

Pay

Generous wages plus shift differentials for 2nd and 3rd shift.

Schedule

Shifts run 6a-2p / 2p-10p / 10p-6a.

Benefits

Great benefits and a warm, cozy work environment with stability and longevity in your career. We value and appreciate our caregivers, recognizing they are the foundation of our organization.