Registered Nurse (RN)

Essential Functions :

• Assesses resident needs initially and on an ongoing basis
• Assumes responsibility for participation in orientation, educational development, evaluation, and discipline of subordinate staff on unit
• Completes initial assessment on admission and contributes to the minimum data set (MDS) as needed
• Identifies physical, psychosocial, educational, and discharge needs of the resident
• Involves appropriate staff in the assessment of residents
• Assigns and coordinates nursing care, activities of daily living, and dining services needs
• Initiates and completes plan of care, updates frequently to reflect resident's current status
• Supervises the administration of medication and prescriptions per physicians' orders
• Administers and documents medications and tests in accordance with facility policy and state and federal regulations as assigned
• Accurately documents administration, withholding, effectiveness of medications
• Administers and documents treatments and procedures as defined by policy as assigned
• Properly transcribes medication orders as necessary
• Demonstrates good working knowledge and identification of medications, their adverse reactions, and proper mode of administration
• Notifies physician when Rx is inappropriate or new order is needed
• Documents overall well-being of resident
• Maintains medication cart, medication room, and medication refrigerator ensuring outdated medications treatments and medications are disposed of
• Maintains open lines of communication
• Observe and report changes in condition, reports pertinent observations and reactions of residents and / or behaviors to physician
• Encourages resident's independence in performance of all daily living activities as appropriate
• Understands special needs of the cognitively impaired resident and utilizes appropriate interventions and approaches
• Responsible to oversee subordinate's performance, documentation, and responsibilities (LPN and CNA)
• Is flexible and adapts to changing situations
• Reports unsafe equipment and hazards to charge nurse promptly
• Participates in emergency drills and follows safety protocol
• Maintains a safe, orderly, clean, and pleasant environment
• Follows and support practices to keep residents safe and free from harm, actively participates in improving resident safety
• Practices appropriate infection control and safety awareness
• Completes annual education / competencies and in-services as assigned

Supervisory Responsibility

This position supervises LPNs and CNAs.

Other Duties :

Perform standard responsibilities of a Registered Nurse Supervisor to provide desk coverage as needed.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work :

This is a full-time, part-time, or per diem position. Standards days and hours of work vary. This position requires the ability to work during nonstandard hours including evenings (depending on shift assigned), weekends, holidays, and during inclement weather.

Education and Experience Requirements :

• 1-3 years of nursing experience
• 1-3 years' experience in a role with supervisory responsibilities
• Patience, sensitivity, kindness, and aptitude for working with elderly and / or cognitively impaired individuals.
• Demonstrated flexibility in adjusting to residents / clients' specific needs and situations
• Ability to maintain accurate records and produce effective documentation
• Ability to adapt to changing needs
• Strong follow-up skills and ability to work with little or no supervision, exhibiting strong proactive and efficient work ethic
• Comfortable and agile working with technology; Proficient in MS Office and other applications
• Experience in and the ability to drive a performance-based culture
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment, with competing priorities and deadlines
• Strong analytical, assessment, and problem-solving capabilities
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills
• Demonstrated interpersonal communication skills, verbal and written

Certification and License Requirements :

• PA Registered Nurse License (required)
• CPR Certification (required)

Work Authorization / Security Clearances :

• Medical Screening
• Criminal History Clearance
• FBI Fingerprint Clearance (Only required if you have not lived in PA for the last 2 years)
• Social Security Card
• Immigration and naturalization (I-9) Clearance

Physical Requirements and Physical Demands :

• Hearing : Adequate to perform job duties in person and over the telephone.
• Speaking : Must communicate clearly in person and over the telephone.
• Writing : Must be able to accurately document pertinent information either by writing or typing.
• Vision : Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens.
• Continuously within shift (67-100%) : Walking, Standing
• Frequently within shift (34-66%) : Sitting
• Occasionally within shift (1-33%) : Crouching, Squatting, Crawling, Kneeling, Pulling from floor level up, Reaching above head, Reaching above shoulder, Bending, Pulling with force, Push / Pull (up to 350 lbs.

Lift from floor level up, Lift from waist level up, Lift above shoulders / head, Lifting 50 lbs. maximum and occasionally lifting and / or carrying objects, Lifting 25 lbs.

maximum and frequently and / or carrying objects weighing up to 25 lbs. Ability to lift, push, and pull with assistance (mechanical or co-worker) the weight of the average resident specific to the department.

Safety Hazards and Physical Environment :

• May be exposed to blood-borne pathogens - High Risk
• May be exposed to communicable diseases
• May be exposed to high noise levels
• May be exposed to moving mechanical parts
• May be exposed to potential electrical shock
• May be exposed to toxic, caustic, chemicals, and / or detergents
• May perform emergency care
• May be exposed to rare occasions during which it is necessary to interact with a resident exhibiting aggressive behavior.
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