Registered Nurse

QualificationsGraduate of an accredited School of NursingRN License to practice in NYSNursing Experience which one has acquired clinical competence and strong leadership skillsDemonstrates an understanding of and appreciation of the aging processAbility to be self-directive in delegated areas of responsibilityResponsibilitiesAssists in defining, maintaining and interpreting standards of practicePerforms required skills (assessment, intervention) according to guidelines, policies and proceduresParticipates in interdisciplinary committees which influence or determine policies affecting nursing practiceFollow facility procedures/protocols for admitting residents transferring to hospitals/clinics/outpatient visits and completion of appropriate documentation based on established guidelineMakes 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 scheduledAssist the L.P.N. in establishing routines which facilitate a high level of nursing practiceReceives and give reports from and to outgoing and incoming shiftsCount or ensure the counting of controlled drugs with outgoing and incoming shiftsDevelops 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 plansEnsures that care plan is carried out which demonstrates familiarity with criteria to establish priorities specific to anticipated outcomesMonitors the provision of care for the residents in his/her assigned unitInterprets philosophy and objectives of nursing service to residents, families and othersIdentifies resident/family learning needs based on the discharge care plan as applicable and carries out appropriate teaching requiredDemonstrates ability to coordinate and collaborate with resident/family and other members of the comprehensive health care teamMonitors the administration and accurate recording of medications usedInvestigates and follow through on medication errorsNotifies physicians of pertinent observations and reactions, incident and abnormal laboratory and x-ray results as required and documents same promptlyTranscribes physician orders timely and ensure orders are implemented as appropriateReports all resident, visitor and work-related accidents/injuries and demonstrates appropriate follow through by investigating, documenting and processing incident reportsAccepts guidance, supervision, and criticism if neededPractices in compliance with the Nurse Practice Act and regulatory agencies regulationsAssures that a stock level of medications, medical supplies, equipment, etcare maintained at adequate levels at all timesAssume the authority, responsibility and accountability of directing your nursing shiftsOther responsibilities as deemed necessary and appropriate or as may be directed by the Director of Nursing Services or AdministratorBenefitsCommensurate with ExperienceCompetitive WagesMedical, Dental and Vision Available -NO COST TO EMPLOYEEHighly competitive salary #J-18808-Ljbffr