Registered Nurse

Job Summary: The Registered Nurse is a professional nurse approved by the Nursing Director/Director of Patient Services to case manage in all nursing and therapy case activities. License: Currently licensed in the state of New York. Health Status: A documented health assessment which is completed prior to the beginning of patient contact and annually thereafter or more frequently if necessary. The following documented tests and examinations as applicable: * Immunization of rubella, except those women of child bearing age, shall have a screening test approved by the State Department of Health to be followed by immunization as appropriate. * PPD (Mantoux) skin test for Tuberculosis prior to employment and no less than every one year thereafter, and any test that may be required by the local Board of Health. * Hepatitis Vaccine if accepted or declined, with documentation and Rubeola according to State Mandates.Qualifications: * Must have at least two satisfactory references from previous employers and or two character references. * Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. * Must successfully complete the RN Skills Assessment and Medication test with a score of 85 or better. * Must possess and maintain current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. * Must be self-directed and able to work with little supervision, have efficient observational judgment and communication skills. * Must have knowledge of management skills. * Preferably, two-three years experience in acute care setting and two-three years in home care setting.Responsibilities: * Application of the nursing process in: * Provision of services in accordance with programs policies. * Preparation of clinical and progress notes. * Assistance to the registered nurse or physician in performing specialized duties. * Assistance to the registered nurse in carrying out the plan of care. * Assistance to the client in learning appropriate self-care techniques. * Reporting changes in the client's condition to the RN. * Evaluation of patient response to care and reporting the patient's condition to the DON as necessary. * Preparation of clinical and progress notes. * Providing for emotional and spiritual needs of patient. * Updating professional knowledge and skills. * Performing all skills, treatments, and procedures within regulations and licensing laws of the state and agency policies. * Prepares equipment and materials for treatments observing aseptic techniques required and assist patient in learning self-care techniques. * Performing nursing procedures for which the Registered Nurse is prepared including but not limited to: * Meeting hygiene and grooming needs. * Providing for nutritional needs. * Providing comfort measures to patients. * Participating in the patient's exercise program. * Assisting with rehabilitation of patients. * Administering oxygen. * Changing dressings. * Insertion of and irrigation of urinary catheters. * Administering medications either P.O. or via injection.