· Must be a Registered Nurse and in good standing with the State.

· 1 year on the job experience

· TB skin test

· CPR and First Aid/BLS

. Covid vaccination preferred 

. Flu vaccination preferred

· Varicella vaccination or titer

· Must be able to read written direction, comprehend verbal instructions, and write at a level necessary to accomplish the job

· Must be capable of performing the Essential Functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

 

Physical Requirements:

· Visual and auditory acuity within normal limits

· Fine hand coordination

· Frequent Standing

· Walking and transporting of residents

· Bending and kneeling

· Reaching

· Grasping

· Pushing and pulling wheelchairs and other equipment

· Lifting Residents (70-290 lbs) with assistance as indicated

· Move residents in bed(40 lbs), up in bed(60 lbs)

· Chair to standing(60 lbs)

· Ability to communicate with residents and personnel

· Read and write

· Remain calm under stress

 

Essential Functions:

· Supervise nonprofessional staff in the daily delivery of resident care.

· Schedule job assignments and develop nursing unit priorities.

· Assist in obtaining substitutes for staff absences.

· Monitor work assignments. Provide feedback, evaluate performance, and redirect as needed. Inform RCM or DNS of pertinent problems.

· Communicate policies, assist, and coach.

· Complete quality care audits, as needed.

· Ensure strict adherence to procedures regarding hazardous chemicals.

· Ensure that equipment and work areas are clean, safe, and orderly.

· Ensure strict adherence to facility fire safety and infection control practices.

· Greet residents, visitors, and staff courteously. Respect dignity and confidentiality standards and promote residents rights.

· Prepare or assist with new admissions, transfers, and discharges.

· Provide direct resident care when needed, as determined by resident condition and available staff.

· Complete treatments and procedures, as ordered by the physician, and within scope of practice and related training.

· Observe resident condition. Report changes to physician and RCM.

· Evaluate and record resident's need and response to PRN medications. Administer medications as ordered by the physician. Direct medication aide accordingly.

· Administer schedule medications when medication aide is student or in training.

· Monitor resident skin condition. Report changes or new problems to physician and RCM.

· Monitor residents on alert status. Report changes to physician and RCM.

· Notify RCM of any unusual occurrences. Complete incident form and notify family and physician, as directed.

· Supervise and monitor nutrition and hydration, including feeding, resident intake, replacements, nourishments, and weight variances.

· Evaluate resident response to nursing interventions and alter care plan through ongoing assessment.

· Transcribe and carry out physician orders.

· Initiate and provide health information or teaching to residents and families, inaccordance with the plan of care.

· Document all pertinent information on interdisciplinary notes and 254 hour DNS report form.

· Document medications administered, treatments, and procedures performed onappropriate records.

· Sign, date, and perform all charting and record keeping in accordance with established policies and procedures.

 

Duties:

· Assist in the development and revision of preliminary and comprehensive care plans.

· Coordinate nursing care services with other departments or disciplines.

· Order medications or equipment, as necessary, to carry out physician orders.

· Report all incidents