Salary
$39.60 / hr - $58.73 / hr Overview

 Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid, NY — Home of the 1980 Winter Olympics!

Pay Rate: $39.60 – $58.73/hour — Earn more with experienceStatus: Full-Time, Part-Time, or Per Diem Opportunities AvailableShift: Evening 3pm-11pm or Night Shift 11pm-7am

 

 

NEW! Gas Allowance Benefit available for eligible Full-Time and Part-Time employeesAsk us about Weekend Shift DifferentialsEarn an additional 10% with our Pay in Lieu of Benefits Program

 

 

 

RN - Registered Nurse Position Overview:

 

Registered Nurses (RN)  assist in the ensuring the general health and well-being of our residents by providing direct nursing care. This position is responsible for the direct nursing care of residents which encompasses planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating the care of residents to ensure that the highest degree of quality care and regulatory compliance is maintained at all times.

 

Responsibilities

(RN - Registered Nurse):

• Direct and monitor the personal care duties and nursing care procedures carried out by Nursing Assistants of the assigned team.
• Assist Nursing Assistants with direct care of residents, as necessary.
• Report to RN Unit Manager/Assistant Unit Manager or Charge RN Supervisor unusual symptoms, changes of condition, daily needs, and progress of residents.
• Follow the Plan of Care for each resident, and monitor the performance of Nursing Assistants in implementation of the care plan.
• Receive controlled substances from the shift Supervisory Nurse and is responsible for all aspects of the storage and distribution of these medications; ensure proper and safe placement and use of medications stored in medication cart, stock medication cupboards, medication room refrigerator and narcotic cabinets.
• Document as applicable in the care plans, Nursing Notes, Medical Administration Records, Treatment Records and other required records.
• Monitor resident care standards during performance of duties, and encourage that rights of residents and preferences in care and treatment are respected.

From Up to Qualifications

(RN - Registered Nurse):

• Credentials as a Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) with a current State license required.
• Registered Nurse (RN) Training and work experience in a geriatric setting preferred.
• Ability to supervise and work well with other personnel required.
• Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing required.
• Qualities of maturity, diplomacy, and ability to work well with others required. Caring, respectful attitude towards residents required.
• Physical stamina for constant activity required.
• Ability to perform tasks to established standards of excellence required.
• Demonstrated willingness to uphold the vision and mission of the company by following the core values of Integrity, Teamwork, and Passion for Excellence and Reverence for the Individual is required.
• This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.