Registered Nurse; 1st Shift

Registered Nurse

Job description

Do you enjoy making a difference? Do you enjoy working in an environment where what you do makes an impact on the facility? This is the place for you!

We have an amazing staff that support and guide one another, to ensure that the best care is given to our residents. This is a great opportunity to learn so many varying skills that only propel you to the next level! Come join our dynamic team today!

The duties of an RN may vary depending on the work environment, but they generally include the following:

• Observe and record patient behavior

• Perform physical examinations and diagnostic tests

• Collect patient health history

• Counsel and educate patients and their families on treatment plans

• Administer medication, change wound dressings and care for other treatment options

• Read and interpret patient information, making treatment decisions when appropriate

• Consult with supervisors and doctors to decide on the best treatment plan for patients

• Direct and supervise nurse assistants and/or nurse aides

• Research ways to improve healthcare processes and improve patient outcomes

An RN needs to have a number of skills to be a great RN. Necessary skills include the following:

• RNs need to be organized as they often care for a number of patients at the same time

• A kind and compassionate RN will be considerate, sympathetic, non-judgemental and can comfort the patient.

• A vital skill for an RNs is to be able to interact well with patients, coworkers and doctors. Communication skills are essential for good interaction.

• Patience will help an RN to cope with anxiety, misunderstandings and help to make good decisions.

• Dedication will help an RN to keep improving their skills and be committed to the patients.

• An RN spends long hours on their feet, requiring stamina. The job also requires physical strength when lifting and helping patients.

• An RN must be able to analyze, review and judge different situations they face and take the right actions according to the situation.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Long term care

• Nursing home

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

• Rotating weekends

• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Nursing: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)

• RN (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person