RN, Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center (PT, Days)

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Registered Nurse under the supervision of the Director of Nursing or appropriate shift supervisor, administers medically prescribed treatment, coordinates nursing care, and monitors the performance of acceptable standards of nursing care on his/her assigned nursing unit. The Registered Nurse must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the residents served on his/her unit – adult through geriatric. The Registered Nurse must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span. The Registered Nurse assesses human responses and plans, implements and evaluates nursing care for individuals for whom the nurse is responsible. The Registered Nurse provides care needed as described in the Nursing Department’s policies and procedures.

Team Leader

Jobs reporting to this position: none.

EDUCATION

Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Minimum of one (1) year of satisfactory experience in geriatric setting preferred.

SPECIAL EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Cleared by PA State Police criminal history check.
• Possession of a current license as a Registered Nurse issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nurse Examiners required OR eligible for such licensure.
• CPR Certification required or must be obtained and must be maintained.

GOOD VERBAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION SKILLS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS REQUIRED

For effective interaction with staff, residents and visitors.