About this role
J ob Summary:
The Registered Nurse will demonstrate proficiency in administering the fundamentals of the nursing process, contribute to nursing assessment and the development of a nursing care plan, and participate in the evaluation of nursing care.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Supervises and coordinates nursing activities of assigned shift to ensure that the ongoing needs of residents are met
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Supports nursing care standards through adherence to existing policies and procedures
- Regularly attends unit conferences and makes recommendations for residents care
- Participates in peer review as appropriate
- Obtains and documents nursing history from resident and/or significant others that is comprehensive of present condition and prior problems
- Performs basic assessment of patients, indicating adequate knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathology
- Records vital signs, notes changes, and pursues more-specific investigations as needed
- Identifies abnormal diagnostic data and shows a fundamental understanding of its implications by reporting information to the physician and others caring for the patient, and by incorporating information in the nursing care plan
- Uses assessment information to develop a care plan before the end of duty time that communicates enough information for incoming staff to adequately care for the resident
- Reviews and develops care plans for assigned residents
- Includes the resident and his or her family in planning care, establishing priorities, and setting goals
- Accepts accountability for clinical care of assigned residents including supervision of personnel
- Evaluates and notes the resident's response to nursing care defined in the nursing care plan and medical records
- Completes admission, transfer, and discharge of residents
- Fulfills additional duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrates knowledge of philosophies, policies, and responsibilities of nursing service
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of all resident, employee and facility information
Education and Experience:
- Current license to practice nursing in the state
- Possess a diploma from an accredited School of Nursing with one year of nursing experience
- Current Basic Life Support Certification
Apply Now and Join Our Team If You
- Are passionate about the work you do
- Want to be part of a collaborative team
- Enjoy caring for and making a difference in other peoples lives
- Have a desire to work for a company who is dedicated to providing quality services
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