Floor Nurse / Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Type

Full-time

Description

The Floor Nurse / Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing direct patient care, administering medications, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes in a skilled nursing facility. The RN will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans, adhering to all facility policies and procedures and regulatory standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Patient Assessment : Conduct comprehensive assessments of residents' physical, mental, and emotional status upon admission, regularly throughout their stay, and as changes in condition occur.
• Care Planning : Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans based on patient assessments, physician orders, and facility policies.
• Medication Administration : Administer medications accurately and safely, documenting all dosages and effects. Monitor for adverse reactions and report as necessary.
• Wound Care : Provide skilled wound care, including dressing changes, wound assessment, and documentation of progress.
• Documentation : Maintain accurate and complete electronic health records (EHRs), including assessments, vital signs, medication administration, treatments, and patient responses.
• Collaboration : Work collaboratively with physicians, Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Supervision : Provide guidance and supervision to CNAs and other support staff, delegating tasks appropriately and ensuring quality care delivery.
• Emergency Response : Respond to medical emergencies, initiating appropriate interventions and notifying the physician and family as needed.
• Patient and Family Education : Educate patients and their families about health conditions, treatment plans, medication regimens, and discharge instructions.
• Infection Control : Adhere to strict infection control protocols and universal precautions to prevent the spread of infections.
• Compliance : Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, as well as facility policies and procedures.
Schedule :
• Weekends
• Nights

Requirements

Licensure / Certification

Experience

Skills and Abilities