RN 8HR SHIFT saturday and Sunday - 1st or 2nd shift

RN 8HR SHIFT Saturday and Sunday - 1st or 2nd Shift

Heritage at Brandon Place - Oklahoma City, OK 73142

Overview

Category Health Care

Description

He/She is responsible for the care of the residents in a designated area of the facility. He/She communicates with off going and arriving shifts of personnel to assure the continuum of quality of care. Makes rounds, evaluating the physical, emotional and social needs of the residents making sure these are being met through the staff assigned to work with each group of residents. Assesses assigned staff's ability to provide for each resident's needs and provides intervention as indicated. Supervises the care provided by the Certified Nursing Aides assigned to the unit, providing intervention, and education as indicated. Makes adjustments in assignments as indicated. Prepares and administers medications and treatments according to procedures. Consults with physicians, receives, records and transcribes orders as required. Makes rounds with physicians when necessary. Reviews resident's care plans and assures these plans are followed. Documents on records as per policy and procedures of the facility. Participates in the evaluation of the employees working under his/her supervision. Participates in staff meetings and in-services as required.

The Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse is responsible to the Director of Nursing and /or the Assistant Director of Nursing.

EDUCATION

He/She must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing currently registered with the state agency for nursing licensure and hold a valid nursing license in the state he/she is employed.

Must have an maintain a License according to the Board of Nurse Examiners (BNE). Must continue to maintain background checks in good standing according to the requirements of Department of Aging & Disability Services (DADS).

Qualifications

1. Demonstrates leadership and managerial ability.

2. Has the ability to organize, plan and supervise care and the Certified Nursing Aides assigned to work a designated unit and shift.

3. Maintains effective interpersonal relationships.

4. Is of good emotional, mental and physical health, having sound judgment and high professional standards.

5. Must be willing and capable of providing emergency assistance to residents as indicated.

6. Is courteous in working with residents, families and employees.

7. Maintains a neat, well-groomed and professional appearance at all times.

8. Has a desire to work with the geriatric resident and their current and prospective needs.

9. Must be willing to be in the facility ready to begin assigned duties on time.

10. Must be willing to be in the facility during weekdays as well as weekend hours.

11. Must be willing to work preferred shifts as scheduled and assist on other shifts as needed to assure adequate staffing to meet the needs of each resident.

12. Must demonstrate ability to evaluate the geriatric resident's needs and provide intervention timely to assure each resident's needs are met.

13. Must demonstrate ability to evaluate nursing staff needs and provide staff education timely to provide quality care.

14. Must demonstrate ability to function as a cooperative team member with each member of the Nursing Department and other departments.

15. Must demonstrate the ability to follow and supervise assigned staff to assure the facilities policies and procedures are followed and upheld.

16. Must demonstrate the ability to manage and supervise the assigned unit in a productive, timely manner.

17. Must have a pre-employment and an annual Tuberculosis screening examination.

Cedar Hill Healthcare Center