Registered Nurse (RN)

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Must have a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university, prior experience in long-term care preferred but not required, current unrestricted license as a RN in practicing state, and current CPR certification.

RN Job Responsibilities & Duties

Direct the daily activities of the LNA's in accordance with current federal, state and local regulations & guidelines and established facility policies and procedures.

Ensure that policies and procedures are complied with by nursing personnel assigned.

Participate in the admission, discharge and transfers of residents as required.

Observe for changes in residents' status, notifying the physician and resident's family or representative and documenting accordingly.

Transcribe physician orders to medical record and carries out orders as written.

Prepare and administers medications as per physicians' orders & observes for adverse effects.

Perform wound treatments per physicians' orders, observe and document accordingly.

Schedule follow up appointments for residents and transportation needs as indicated.

Provides nursing leadership to nursing personnel assigned to the unit.

Provides direct care skills such as colostomy changes, tube feedings, wound care, suctioning, IV administration, etc. in accordance with policies and procedures.

Collaborates with other members of the interdisciplinary team. Informs appropriate departments of concerns or complaints and files grievances as necessary.

Initiates, reviews and updates care plans. Participates in survey process and in end-of-life care as required.

Ensures medications, supplies, and equipment are stocked.

Maintain confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written and electronic communications.