Registered Nurse - Valley Health Services

Registered Nurse - PD

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The primary function of the Registered Nurse - PD is to provide supervision to all clinical staff as well as staff from other departments working during specified shift; Assist the Director of Nursing in directing and supervising Nursing Services concerned with resident care; Staffing coordinator of his/her shift; Evaluate and direct nursing care of resident and must be constantly available to the nurses in charge of the various units and know of changes in condition of resident and the indicated action.

Integrate the philosophy and objectives of the Nursing Home and the Nursing Department into the management of nursing on all units in the Nursing Home

Assume the responsibility of the staffing of Nursing Services on the 3-11 & 11-7 shift

Determine quality of nursing care by observing residents, charts, care plans, and by communicating with the staff and physicians

Assist the Charge Nurse in assessment of needs, identification nursing diagnosis based on histories, nursing problems and solutions

Participates in nursing care committees as recommended by the Director of Nursing

Assist with writing periodic evaluations and discussing individual goals with the other supervisors and charge nurses

Work closely with the In-Service Director to provide programs suitable to geriatric care

Report problems within the Nursing to Director of Nursing with suggested solutions

Provide for continuity of care of all residents for three (3) shifts with report to Director of Nursing

Maintain standards of care for each resident in the Nursing Home

Assist charge nurse in assessment of needs, identification of nursing diagnosis based on histories, nursing problems and solutions of the resident

Correlate nursing plan with medical plan by reviewing written plan and checking orders

Interpret care to residents, families, nursing staff and other nursing home personnel

Participate in resident teaching programs

Participate in writing guidelines for care plans and defining policies and procedures

Discuss administrative and nursing care problems with other Nursing Home Supervisors and Director of Nursing

Keep informed of new medical and nursing measures as related to the needs of residents

Maintain an environment conducive to providing quality care

Makes rounds to observe effectiveness of care and institute immediate changes as necessary

Cooperate with attending physician during their visits

Give care to resident who requires nursing judgment and skill

Demonstrate new nursing techniques

Maintain a system for communication of nursing care information

Participate in nursing care committees

Maintain adequate records

Report adequate nursing care information to other Nursing Home Supervisors and Director of Nursing

Use Nursing Care Plan as a guide for reports, rounds, and conferences

Share information with other professional disciplines, facility departments and community agencies

Suggest areas for study and participate in nursing research

Assume responsibility for teaching relative to planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care

Assist with the staffing of other shifts, as needed due to call-ins

Assign personnel to nursing team department on needs of residents and professional or technical competence of workers

Identify problems if nursing care and assist team in assignment of personnel

Report staffing needs to the Director of Nursing

Participate in orienting programs

Participate in In-Service Programs

Supervise and counsel personnel assigned to your shift

Create and maintain a working climate conducive to producing quality care

Respect individual for ability, knowledge and skills

Plan opportunities for growth and development

Guide working relationships within unit with residents, families, visitors, Nursing personnel, medical staff, hospital department and representatives of community agencies

Support personnel policies

Recommend changes to the Director of Nursing

Keep personnel informed of changes

Maintain an effective communication system

Interpret for individual the new, current and standing policies posted on bulletin boards on units

Review critical incidents and discuss with the Director of Nursing and other Supervisors and interpret to staff

Write periodic evaluations and discuss with personnel both strengths and weaknesses

Report to Director of Nursing any personnel problems

Complete incident reports, review reports and co-sign for all staff members

Keep abreast of new developments on management

Suggest changes to Director of Nursing

Attend all required in-services and follow the department and facility policies and procedures including the use of protective equipment

Maintain CONFIDENTIALITY of all pertinent resident care and employee information and follow the HIPAA and HIV regulations

Education:

Required Other Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing and currently licensed by the State of New York

Experience:

Minimum 1 year experience as a staff RN, preferred

Minimum 2 years experience as a nursing supervisor, preferred

Licensure/Certifications:

Current NYS License as a Registered Nurse, required

BLS Certification, required

Skills:

Attention to Detail

Analysis & Evaluation

Clinical Skills

Coaching

Multi-Tasking

Interacting with People

Maintain Confidentiality

Planning

Team Building

Physical Requirements:

Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 lbs. for force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.

Occasional balancing, climbing, crouching, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, stooping

Frequent grasping

Constant typing/clerical/dexterity, hearing, repetitive motion, seeing/monitor/computer use, standing, talking, visual acuity (color, depth, perception), walking, fit testing

Hazards:

Occasional radiation/radiant energy

Frequent bodily fluids/bloodborne exposure

Working Conditions:

Frequent noise, odors

Travel:

Occasional Travel - The job may require travel from time- to-time, but not on a regular basis

Total Rewards

Bassett Healthcare Network's commitment to our employees includes benefit programs carefully designed with the needs and values of all our employees in mind. Many of the benefits we offer are paid fully or in large part by Bassett. Our generous benefits offerings include:

Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life insurance and disability protection

Retirement benefits including an employer match

And more!

Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and/or position.

Pay Transparency

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. The above compensation range represents a good faith belief of the compensation range by Bassett Healthcare Network, and its entities and affiliates, at the time of this posting or advertisement.

Pay Range Minimum: USD $45.76/Hr. Pay Range Maximum: USD $45.76/Hr.

We love the difference people bring

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.