Nursing RN (Registered Nurse)

• Maintains a current resident care plan for each resident on the assigned unit and monitors and updates as needed.

• Assists with orientation and staff development.

• Assists Director of Nursing Services and/or Nursing Supervisor with evaluation of personnel progress and need for improvement.

• Participates in meetings and conferences as requested.

• Assures that established policies and procedures are followed.

• Maintains the resident health record with accurate and complete documentation.

• Makes daily resident rounds on residents and evaluates resident needs and effectiveness of nursing care provided.

• Transcribes physician orders accurately and promptly.

• Monitors environment and equipment for safety and reports repairs needed.

• Maintains and accurate and safe system of control of all medications including controlled drugs. Ensures that all medications are available and drug-ordering records are accurate.

• Administers medications and treatments as ordered.

• Promotes and practices good restorative nursing to help residents attain their highest level of function possible.

• Review each resident’s orders with physician monthly.

• Accompanies physicians on their visits to residents as needed.

• Informs the physician, Director of Nursing Services and Responsible party immediately of significant changes in resident’s condition.

• Receives and gives appropriate, accurate and concise reports at change of shift.

• Responsible for general operation of the facility after administrative hours and notification of appropriate department head and Administrator should an emergency occur.

• Understands and acts according to Federal, State and Local Regulations for skilled nursing facilities.

• Maintains good rapport and open communication with his/her staff, physicians, families and staff of other departments and the community at large.

• Assures every resident is properly identified by an armband or other acceptable method.

• If unable to be on duty, as assigned, will report at least four hours in advance, except in emergencies.

• Observes the facility dress code.

• Observes Resident Rights at all times.

• Practices and Promotes safe work habits.

• Maintains acceptable standards of nursing practice and is in good standing with the licensing board.

• All other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing Services and Administrator.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.

• Possesses a valid and current California RN License.

• 1-2 years experience in long term care preferred.

• Good physical and mental health.

• Must be able to perform any physical requirement of the position which includes lifting dead weight or unassisted weight of 40 pounds.

• Is capable of following oral and written instructions.

• Have training, knowledge and experience which allows for general supervision of responsibilities.