Registered Nurse

Schedule

Working 12-hour shifts from 6:00am to 6:30pm, totaling 36-40 hours per week. This is a full-time position.

• Administer medication and perform treatments on an assigned unit, as ordered by the physician and within the scope of licensure.
• Receive and deliver a variety of information regarding residents' medical, social, functional, and other needs.
• Participate in the receiving and giving of shift reports.
• Communicate with residents, family, and staff to ensure residents receive appropriate care from the interdisciplinary team.
• Perform initial admission nursing assessments for newly admitted residents; assist with the development of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments, ongoing quarterly reviews, and care plans.
• Maintain appropriate clinical and administrative documentation regarding diagnosis, assessments, treatment, and summary of client progress.
• Lead and perform limited supervision of subordinate staff; assist with direct resident care, including Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, personal hygiene, and mobility.
• Conduct and participate in in-service training and staff development programs for regularly employed staff and other duties as assigned.
• Utilize AMS concepts and tools for problem-solving and continuous work/process improvements and efficiency. Other duties as assigned, related to the position.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of gerontological/geriatric nursing theory and practices.
• Understanding of residents' conditions and changing medical/physical/psychological care needs.
• Insight into the effects of the aging process.
• Familiarity with the practices and procedures of team nursing.
• Experience in developing treatment plans for resident/patient care.
• Knowledge of pharmacology, medicines, and the legal aspects of nursing practices.
• Proficiency in professional nursing methods and techniques.
• Skills in observing and assessing patient behavior and progress.
• Ability to develop and carry out patient care plans within a team nursing concept.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Capability to build interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to learn, implement, and monitor AMS methods, using AMS concepts and tools for problem-solving and continuous work/process improvement and efficiency.

Preferences

• At least 1 year of experience in a skilled nursing facility or long-term care setting is preferred.

Requirements

• Active RN license in the state.