Registered Nurse (RN) PRN

RN Responsibilities

• Assume the authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary to carry out the duties of this job.
• Receive reports at the beginning of each shift.
• Assess the physical and emotional status of each resident and evaluate their need for continued or immediate care.
• Delegate responsibility for the direct care of each resident to appropriate nursing personnel according to needs, physical layout of care areas and staff ability.
• Be responsible for all phases of direct resident care, within the guidelines of the Nurse Practice Act.
• Ensure that nursing staff perform all restorative measures recommended in the plan of care and required by each resident’s condition.
• Report all incidents of change in resident’s condition to the Director of Nursing.
• Assist physicians on rounds and keep them informed of the status of each resident, changes in condition and medical emergencies.
• Plan working schedule to allow for education, supervision, and evaluations of performance for all nursing personnel during the shift.
• Maintain completeness of resident charts and individual care plans, making sure entries are timely, informative, and descriptive of resident’s condition.
• Write daily nursing notes on all skilled residents, and monthly summary notes on each resident according to posted schedule.
• Be responsible for timely execution of all physician orders, including laboratory testing, specialized therapy orders, and preparation and administration of all medications as indicated.

RN Requirements

• Must have a valid RN license in good standing.
• Successful completion of a training and competency evaluation program required.
• Completion of orientation required by company policy.
• Health screening and TB test (if required) within two weeks of employment.
• Mandatory drug test within 90 days of hire.
• Must be free of criminal activity proven by a criminal background check.
• Show within three (3) days of hire satisfactory evidence of identity and eligibility for employment.
• Highschool Diploma or equivalent.