Res Care Nurse (EF) - Full Time, 1st Shift

Sign On Bonus Eligible!

Purpose of the Position

The primary purpose of this position is to coordinate total nursing care for residents. Participates in resident and family teaching and provides leadership by working cooperatively in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice in a clinical setting and in accordance with current applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations, policies and procedures, ethical statement and resident rights, subject to the employee handbook.

Requirements

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Maximum exposure in regard to universal precautions
• Positive service‑oriented interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the needs of residents served on the assigned neighborhood
• Basic knowledge of principles related to the aging adult and problems associated with aging
• Ability to assess data reflective of resident status and interpret information needed to identify each resident’s needs
• Provide care as directed by policy and procedure within the scope of an LPN/RN license

Physical Demands

This position requires a full range of body motion with intermittent walking, lifting, bending, climbing, squatting, kneeling, twisting, sitting and standing. The individual will be required to lift 50 pounds or more and lift work above the shoulders. Must have corrected vision and hearing in the normal range. Excellent verbal communication skills are required to perform daily tasks. The position is classified at risk for possible occupational exposure to blood‑borne pathogens (HBV, HIV, etc.).