Registered Nurse; RN

The Registered Nurse (RN) plays an integral role in the success of our team, our community and creating a place our residents are proud to call home. The primary purpose of this position is to provide high quality, holistic nursing care in accordance with nursing practice standards and health care regulations which govern the practice of professional nursing. Lead or direct licensed and non-professional staff in the delivery of direct resident care and support functions.

The Registered Nurse (RN) plays an integral role in the success of our team, our community and creating a place our residents are proud to call home. The primary purpose of this position is to provide high quality, holistic nursing care in accordance with nursing practice standards and health care regulations which govern the practice of professional nursing. Lead or direct licensed and non-professional staff in the delivery of direct resident care and support functions.

• Conduct the daily nursing functions in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility/assisted living communities.
• Ensure that all nursing personnel assigned to you comply with the written policies and procedures including the safety program.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents with documentation regarding care and service provided.
• Participate in the orientation of new residents/family members to the facility.
• Participate in the orientation of new staff as directed.
• Make rounds with health care provider as needed.
• Utilize nursing personnel qualifications according to the resident’s care plan, service plans, and health care provider orders.

• Complete daily clinical and environmental rounds to evaluate resident care being provided and report significant events.
• Meet and resolve issues with residents and/or family members. Report significant issues to the supervisor.
• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) as requested by management.
• Responsible for clinical programs as directed, e.g., dementia, wound care, quality assurance, infection control, admissions.
• Complete an initial assessment and assist or develop interim care plan/service plans.
• Update, review, and transcribe the care plan that identifies the goals, problems, approaches, and revisions based on nursing needs and new health care provider orders.
• Assist with service plans as directed by the Director of Nursing.
• Communicate with health care providers to review treatment plans, complete orders, progress notes, etc., in accordance with established policies.
• Review the resident’s medical record for specific treatments, medication orders, diets, labs etc., as for implementation and follow up.
• Requisition and arrange for diagnostic and therapeutic services, as ordered by the health care provider, and in accordance with our established procedures.
• Communicate the department’s policies and procedures to personnel, residents, and visitors.
• Communicate with written and oral reports/recommendations concerning any changes in resident conditions and other activities of your shift to nursing management.
• Fill out and complete accident/incident reports involving residents and submit them to Director of Nursing.
• Complete assessments and all other medical record documentation as required to provide care services.
• Provide residents and family information for care conferences or other meetings.
• Report all discrepancies noted concerning physician’s orders, diet change, charting error, etc., to the supervisor.
• Complete clinically accurate documentation according to policy.
• Review the resident medical documentation and progress notes from the interdisciplinary…