Initiates and leads team conferences for individualized nursing care plans
Assesses and documents resident's condition and nursing needs
Implements physicians' orders accurately and promptly
Assigns nursing care based on resident needs and staff qualifications
Supervises and evaluates LPNs, LVNs, and CNAs
Administers medications and performs treatments as required
Coordinates nursing care for residents scheduled for therapy or procedures
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and training
Supportive team environment
Flexible scheduling options
Access to state-of-the-art medical equipment
Employee recognition programs
Full Job Description
Registered Nurse (RN)
Facility: Arbors at Marietta Starting Wages: $38-$48.50 per hour
Summary: The Registered Nurse plans, coordinates, and provides total nursing care for residents and provides supervision and guidance to clinical staff members.
Qualifications:
Education:
Graduate of accredited RN School of Nursing.
Licenses/Certification:
Valid RN license in the state employed.
Valid CPR certification.
Experience:
One year of nursing experience preferred.
Job Functions:
Initiates and leads team conferences in development of individualized nursing care plans.
Assesses and documents the resident's condition and nursing needs.
Accurately and promptly implements physicians' orders.
Assigns nursing care to team members in accordance with the resident's needs and the person's capabilities and qualifications.
Supervises, directs and evaluates LPNs, LVNs, and CNAs.
Administers medications, starts IVs and performs treatments for assigned residents, and documents that treatment as required company, and local, state and federal rules and regulations.
Participates in orientation and in-service training for personnel.
Assists physicians with special tests and procedures within the scope of state specified Nursing Practice Act.
Ensures that supplies are utilized economically and that equipment is clean and maintained in a safe manner.
Reports and records pertinent observations and reactions regarding residents.
Coordinates nursing care of residents when scheduled for therapy or procedures by other departments.
Interviews applicants and recommends hires. Participates in counseling, disciplinary action, and termination of staff, to extent permitted by state practice act.
Supervises nursing unit, which includes scheduling and directing the nursing staff to extent permitted by state practice act.
Performs other tasks as assigned.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Skilled in directing and motivating the workforce.
Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.
Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
Knowledge of training techniques for clinical staff.
