Licensed Practical Nurse

Registered Nurse

Alaris Health at Cedar Grove, a 190 bed-skilled nursing Center in Cedar Grove, New Jersey, seeks a registered nurse (RN) to help oversee nursing personnel, tend to the unit's daily operations and fulfill other responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

• Takes an active role in direct resident assessment and care
• Administers medication and/or treatment and documentation of same to residents. Responsible for clinical documentation related to resident activity
• Assists in developing and implementing resident care plan and nursing care plan
• Counts and records class drugs when beginning and ending shift
• Communicates pertinent data to charge nurse, superior and/or physician
• Provides for emotional and physical comfort and safety of residents
• Assists physician in rounds and examination of residents, as needed
• Supervises and coordinates nursing personnel in providing direct resident care in adherence with state and federal regulations
• Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs and rights
• Interacts with residents, families, visitors and employees.
• He/she carries out other tasks as requested in situations where hands-on intervention/participation may be required
• Performs other duties as requested

Job Skills:

• Must be in good physical and mental health.
• Must be able to withstand strenuous physical activity.
• Must have manual dexterity to handle instruments and equipment.
• Must have visual and aural acuity to detect changes in resident's condition.
• Must possess understanding, patience and tact in dealing with infirm, chronic or acutely ill residents; tact and courtesy in dealing with residents, families and visitors.
• Must possess the ability to positively interact with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Must have a general knowledge of personnel policies and procedures, along with an understanding of supervisory responsibilities.
• Must possess the ability to work independently, problem solve and make decisions as necessary.
• Must have the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions in the English language, which may be of a technical nature. Must provide annual verification of a negative TB skin test.

Education:

• The Licensed Practical Nurse must be a graduate of an approved school for practical or vocational nursing and must be currently licensed by the New Jersey State Board of Nursing.
• Experience is preferred in rehabilitative or geriatric nursing.