Registered Nurse

Position Summary ? The RN Unit Registered Nurse delivers quality nursing care to patients through interpersonal contact and provides care and services to assure patient safety and attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each patient in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. ? Reports to Director of Nursing (DON) ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Working Conditions ? Attends and participates in continuing education programs ? Works in department as well as throughout facility ? Subject to frequent interruptions ? Involved with patients, associates, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc. under all conditions and circumstances ? Subject to hostile and emotionally upset patients, family members, etc. ? Works beyond normal working hours, on weekends and holidays, and in other positions temporarily as necessary ? Subject to falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc. throughout the workday ? Possible exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including exposure to the AIDS and hepatitis B viruses ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Education, Experience, and Licensure/Certifications ? Must possess a nursing diploma (associate's or bachelor's degree in nursing) ? Must be currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment. ? One (1) year geriatric nursing experience preferred ? Must have CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Specific Requirements ? Must have expert knowledge in field of practice ? Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action ? Must be knowledgeable of nursing practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing nursing functions in the post-acute care facility ? Must have the ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the nursing department ? Must perform proficiently in all applicable competency areas ? Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc. ? Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information ? Must understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures ? Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Essential Functions ? Must be able to knowledgeably and competently deliver quality nursing care to patients ? Must be able to evaluate patient needs through ongoing assessment and revise care plans based on changes in patient's condition ? Must be able to provide clinical supervision to CNAs and LPNs ? Must be able to chart appropriately and timely THIS ENTIRE FORM WILL BE PLACED IN YOUR PERSONNEL FILE RN Unit Registered Nurse - Revised by Human Resources 11/10/2016 Page 2 of 2 ? Must exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients ? Must be able to assist in the evacuation of patients ? Must demonstrate dependable, regular attendance ? Must be able to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment ? Must be able to communicate and function productively on an i