Initiate and lead team conferences to develop individualized nursing care plans
Assess and document resident's condition and nursing needs
Implement physician's orders accurately and promptly
Assign nursing care based on resident needs and staff qualifications
Supervise and evaluate LPNs, LVNs, and CNAs
Administer medications and perform treatments as required by regulations
Participate in orientation and in-service training for staff
Benefits
Increased starting wages
Flexible weekend warrior and weekday shift options
Opportunity to work in a supportive team environment
Chance to engage in staff development and training activities
Serve in a role that directly impacts resident care and quality of life
Full Job Description
Registered Nurse (RN) - New Increased Wages
Facility: Huntingdon Healthcare and Rehabilitation CenterShifts: Weekend Warrior and Weekday Shifts Available Starting Wages: Starting at $38.00-$51.00 per Hour for Full Time
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.
