Registered Nurse - Woodland Village Nursing Center - Days - FT

Job Description

The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing direct nursing care to residents, and supervising the day to day nursing activities performed by the Nursing Assistants and Licensed Practical Nurses in accordance with federal, state and local standards. The Registered Nurse collaborates with all clinical staff and providers, communicating patient care information to residents and their families.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for delivering quality nursing care as part of a healthcare team

Collaborates with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate resident care plans

Evaluates resident needs through ongoing assessment and revises care plan based on changes in resident's condition

Interprets and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess resident's condition

Prepares and administers medications as ordered by a physician

Prepare rooms, sterile instruments, equipment and supplies, and ensures supplies are maintained

Performs additional nursing duties as assigned

Communicates resident healthcare needs to the appropriate healthcare team or provider

Provides clinical supervision to Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants

Delegates and communicates resident care to appropriate team members based on skill, knowledge, and patient acuity

Assures daily accurate, concise reporting, and documentation of resident condition and needs with appropriate follow-up

Facilitates resident and family education on topics such as health education, disease prevention, and develop health improvement programs

Qualifications

Education :

Minimum of an Associate's Degree Accredited Registered Nursing program

Experience :

None

Skills :

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Customer service, projecting professionalism and socio-economic and cultural sensitivity