· Must be a Registered Nurse and in good standing with the State.
· 1 year on the job experience
· TB skin test
· CPR and First Aid/BLS
. Covid vaccination preferred
. Flu vaccination preferred
· Varicella vaccination or titer
· Must be able to read written direction, comprehend verbal instructions, and write at a level necessary to accomplish the job
· Must be capable of performing the Essential Functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Physical Requirements:
· Visual and auditory acuity within normal limits
· Fine hand coordination
· Frequent Standing
· Walking and transporting of residents
· Bending and kneeling
· Reaching
· Grasping
· Pushing and pulling wheelchairs and other equipment
· Lifting Residents (70-290 lbs) with assistance as indicated
· Move residents in bed(40 lbs), up in bed(60 lbs)
· Chair to standing(60 lbs)
· Ability to communicate with residents and personnel
· Read and write
· Remain calm under stress
Essential Functions:
· Supervise nonprofessional staff in the daily delivery of resident care.
· Schedule job assignments and develop nursing unit priorities.
· Assist in obtaining substitutes for staff absences.
· Monitor work assignments. Provide feedback, evaluate performance, and redirect as needed. Inform RCM or DNS of pertinent problems.
· Communicate policies, assist, and coach.
· Complete quality care audits, as needed.
· Ensure strict adherence to procedures regarding hazardous chemicals.
· Ensure that equipment and work areas are clean, safe, and orderly.
· Ensure strict adherence to facility fire safety and infection control practices.
· Greet residents, visitors, and staff courteously. Respect dignity and confidentiality standards and promote residents rights.
· Prepare or assist with new admissions, transfers, and discharges.
· Provide direct resident care when needed, as determined by resident condition and available staff.
· Complete treatments and procedures, as ordered by the physician, and within scope of practice and related training.
· Observe resident condition. Report changes to physician and RCM.
· Evaluate and record resident's need and response to PRN medications. Administer medications as ordered by the physician. Direct medication aide accordingly.
· Administer schedule medications when medication aide is student or in training.
· Monitor resident skin condition. Report changes or new problems to physician and RCM.
· Monitor residents on alert status. Report changes to physician and RCM.
· Notify RCM of any unusual occurrences. Complete incident form and notify family and physician, as directed.
· Supervise and monitor nutrition and hydration, including feeding, resident intake, replacements, nourishments, and weight variances.
· Evaluate resident response to nursing interventions and alter care plan through ongoing assessment.
· Transcribe and carry out physician orders.
· Initiate and provide health information or teaching to residents and families, inaccordance with the plan of care.
· Document all pertinent information on interdisciplinary notes and 254 hour DNS report form.
· Document medications administered, treatments, and procedures performed onappropriate records.
· Sign, date, and perform all charting and record keeping in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Duties:
· Assist in the development and revision of preliminary and comprehensive care plans.
· Coordinate nursing care services with other departments or disciplines.
· Order medications or equipment, as necessary, to carry out physician orders.
· Report all incidents and accidents.
· Assist others with lifting, as required.
· Attend and participate in training, in-services, and staff meetings.
· Perform related duties as requested.
Pay Rate: $40/hr