Registered Nurse (RN)

About the role

Watertown Health Care Center is a skilled nursing home facility committed to providing exceptional care to its residents. We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team and make a positive impact 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.
• Affirms 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 the resident care meetings, staff meeting and in-services.
• Takes and 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 standard 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.

Qualifications

• A current valid Registered Nurse license issued in the state where the person will practice.
• The candidate must be a graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• Up-to-date physical assessment skills and comprehensive knowledge of nursing principles are required.
• Recent experience in geriatric or rehabilitative nursing and experience in supervisory capacity are preferred.