Registered Nurse- RN

Responsibilities

• Renders professional nursing service to residents within an assigned unit/wing in support of medical care as directed by the medical staff;
• Supervises CNAs to ensure a high quality of care is provided to all residents of that unit.
• Performs nursing techniques for the comfort and well-being of the residents;
• Checks each resident daily to determine status;
• Ensures residents reach highest attainable level of functioning.
• Prepares equipment and assists physicians during their rounds.
• Administers prescribed medications, orally and by injection;
• Provides treatments using therapeutic equipment;
• Ensures proper handling and storage of medications and controlled substances.
• Observes resident’s reactions to medications and treatments.
• Observes, records, and reports changes in residents’ condition to supervisor and attending physician.
• Maintains resident’s medical record by way of documentation as required by policy.
• Provides education to residents and families regarding care.
• Assists in planning, supervising and instructing CNA;
• Assigns daily work assignments to ensure positive outcomes for residents.
• Implements and maintains policies and procedures.
• Ensures that safe work practices are utilized.
• Ensures proper infection control techniques are utilized.
• Assists in the Continuous Quality Improvement Program and ensures follow-up occurs.
• Reports accurately to oncoming shift Charge Nurse regarding change in resident status and follow-up needs.
• Completes performance evaluations timely for CNAs
• Coaches and disciplines CNAs as needed - ensures personnel policies are followed.
• Recommends staffing, equipment and supply needs to DON.
• Responsible for capturing charges for all supplies issued to residents on that unit.
• Participates in care planning process and ensures the Nursing component is implemented.
• Ensures the rights of residents are respected;
• Coordinates with other departments and ensures residents are taken to activities, etc.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Maintains effective communication with residents, families and facility staff.

Qualifications

• Has a current license by the State Board of Nursing as an RN.
• Must have the ability to lead and motivate subordinates.
• Able to perform a variety of duties characterized by frequent change, as work schedule will change on a daily basis.
• Able to work intimately with residents, physicians, and staff.
• Experience in the long term care setting preferred.
• Capable of working to prescribed nursing standards.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills;
• Has an interest to perform a service.