Registered Nurse RN - SNF LTC

Job Description

Job Description

Seeking a Full-Time Registered Nurse- 12-hour shifts (7:00am-7:30pm), 3 days/week!

Kalakaua Gardens, a continuing care community, is seeking Registered Nurses who have a heart for service and strive to provide exceptional care to kupuna!

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must hold and maintain a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Hawaii.
• Recent clinical experience, education, or specialty skills specific to geriatrics.
• Demonstrate understanding that state and Federal rules and regulations govern the practices within the facility.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of infection control principles and practices.
• Ongoing pursuit of Continuing Education Credits in clinical subjects, management, personal growth and development.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively and positively with staff, residents and family members.
• Basic computer knowledge and ability with an aptitude to learn company software.
• Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance.
• Must meet all local health regulations and pass post-employment physical exam, if required. This requirement also includes drug screening, criminal background investigation and reference inquiry.

Essential Duties:

• Resident Assessment
• Develops and Implements Plan of Care
• Delivers Resident Care
• Supervision
• Customer Service
• Resident Comfort and Security
• Lab Values
• Infection Control
• Continuing Education
• Safety
• Resident’s Rights and Positive Relationships

This position is very active and requires:

• Walking, standing, reaching, bending, crouching, grasping, pushing, pulling, and lifting.
• The ability to work at a rapid pace for an entire shift.
• The employee must frequently lift or move objects and patients weighing up to 40 pounds. Following the patient care plan and using a variety of equipment, the employee may frequently move, reposition and transfer patients of varying weights up to 300 lbs.
• Must have finger and hand dexterity sufficient to type, handle and manipulate instruments and operate departmental equipment.
• Have a working understanding of English: ability to read and write; ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions; ability to verbally communicate with residents and others; ability to hear and respond to pages.
• Ability to distinguish smells, tastes and temperatures.
• Ability to remain calm in emergency situations and when handling multiple tasks.

Kalakaua Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer.