RN

About the Role

The RN is responsible for providing direct nursing care to residents and supervising the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Direct the day-to-day functions of nursing assistants.
• Plan and coordinate shift services, programs, and activities with assigned nursing staff and support personnel.
• Make written and oral reports concerning shift activities as required.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required.
• Provide leadership to nursing personnel assigned to your unit/shift.
• Complete and file required recordkeeping forms/charts upon resident admission, transfer, and/or discharge.
• Receive and transcribe telephone orders from physicians and record them on the Physician’s Order Form.
• Chart nurse’s notes in an informative and descriptive manner reflecting care provided and resident response.
• Fill out and complete accident/incident reports and submit them to the Director as required.
• Perform routine charting duties in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Prepare and administer medications as ordered by the physician.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with inter-departmental personnel to ensure adequate nursing services.
• Create and maintain a warm, calm, and positive environment for residents and staff.
• Receive and give nursing reports at the start and end of shift duty hours.
• Make rounds with physicians as necessary.
• Administer professional services such as catheterization, tube feedings, suction, wound care, colostomy care, IV therapy, and range-of-motion exercises.
• Monitor assigned personnel to ensure compliance with safety regulations for equipment and supplies.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information, including protected health information.
• Ensure nursing care is provided in privacy and staff knock before entering resident rooms.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse with current unencumbered state licensure.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts.

Benefits

Full-time benefits include:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401k following 6 months of service