Registered Nurse, RN

About the role

Putnam Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a 160-bed *TOP RATED* skilled nursing facility located in Putnam County, New York and has been trusted by families to care for their loved ones. We have maintained the highest regard for our mission to provide high quality care to all individuals with respect and compassion through an interdisciplinary approach that focuses on personalized goals in achieving maximum potential and quality of life. The facility is newly renovated and under new nursing management.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process in the care of designated residents, administers medications & treatments to residents, & documents appropriately on assigned nursing unit.
• Reports findings of ongoing observations/assessments to the designated Charge Nurse, Nursing Supervisor, &/or Unit Manager.
• Demonstrates knowledge of basic test/lab collection values, delivers direct resident care consistent with the policies/procedures & Resident Bill of Rights, in combination with demonstrated clinical skills/knowledge.
• Identifies/responds timely to patient concerns/needs.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills necessary to ensure appropriate quality patient care.
• Prepares resident assignments considering the category of needs of the patient & competency of personnel, monitors/evaluates the flow of activity & delivery of patient care provided (positioning, bathing, etc.) & assures documentation records (ADLs, meal intake, etc.) are completed for CNAs.
• Is punctual and/or provides proper notification for lateness or absenteeism.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• Licensed & registered in good standing in New York State as an RN.
• Experience with geriatric patients is desirable, but not required; new grad RN welcome to apply.
• Sincere desire to work with the elderly, chronically ill, & disabled.
• Possess a spirit of cooperation & enthusiasm to create an atmosphere conducive to rehabilitation & growth.
• Knowledge of medical, social, & psychological needs of residents, general nursing theory & practice, & infection prevention principles/methods.
• Ability to communicate well verbally with residents, families, & staff.