Registered Nurse

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

RN License to practice in NYS

Nursing Experience which one has acquired clinical competence and strong leadership skills

Demonstrates an understanding of and appreciation of the aging process

Ability to be self-directive in delegated areas of responsibility

Responsibilities

Assists in defining, maintaining and interpreting standards of practice

Performs required skills (assessment, intervention) according to guidelines, policies and procedures

Participates in interdisciplinary committees which influence or determine policies affecting nursing practice

Follow facility procedures / protocols for admitting residents transferring to hospitals / clinics / outpatient visits and completion of appropriate documentation based on established guideline

Makes rounds on all resident rooms and ensure that the L.P.N.’s, C.N.A.’s and / or others under his / her supervision receive their resident reports, has their assignments and break times scheduled

Assist the L.P.N. in establishing routines which facilitate a high level of nursing practice

Receives and give reports from and to outgoing and incoming shifts

Count or ensure the counting of controlled drugs with outgoing and incoming shifts

Develops care plan that demonstrate knowledge of criteria to ascertain resident specific needs based on health care problem(s)

Makes needed revisions and updates to the care plans

Ensures that care plan is carried out which demonstrates familiarity with criteria to establish priorities specific to anticipated outcomes

Monitors the provision of care for the residents in his / her assigned unit

Interprets philosophy and objectives of nursing service to residents, families and others

Identifies resident / family learning needs based on the discharge care plan as applicable and carries out appropriate teaching required

Demonstrates ability to coordinate and collaborate with resident / family and other members of the comprehensive health care team

Monitors the administration and accurate recording of medications used

Investigates and follow through on medication errors

Notifies physicians of pertinent observations and reactions, incident and abnormal laboratory and x-ray results as required and documents same promptly

Transcribes physician orders timely and ensure orders are implemented as appropriate

Reports all resident, visitor and work-related accidents / injuries and demonstrates appropriate follow through by investigating, documenting and processing incident reports

Accepts guidance, supervision, and criticism if needed

Practices in compliance with the Nurse Practice Act and regulatory agencies regulations

Assures that a stock level of medications, medical supplies, equipment, etc

are maintained at adequate levels at all times

Assume the authority, responsibility and accountability of directing your nursing shifts

Other responsibilities as deemed necessary and appropriate or as may be directed by the Director of Nursing Services or Administrator

Benefits

Commensurate with Experience

Competitive Wages

Medical, Dental and Vision Available -NO COST TO EMPLOYEE

Highly competitive salary