Registered Nurse

Qualifications

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Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

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RN License to practice in NYS

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Nursing Experience which one has acquired clinical competence and strong leadership skills

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Demonstrates an understanding of and appreciation of the aging process

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Ability to be self-directive in delegated areas of responsibility

Responsibilities

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Assists in defining, maintaining and interpreting standards of practice

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Performs required skills (assessment, intervention) according to guidelines, policies and procedures

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Participates in interdisciplinary committees which influence or determine policies affecting nursing practice

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Follow facility procedures/protocols for admitting residents transferring to hospitals/clinics/outpatient visits and completion of appropriate documentation based on established guideline

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Makes rounds on all resident rooms and ensure that the L.P.N.’s, C.N.A.’s and/or others under his/her supervision receive their resident reports, has their assignments and break times scheduled

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Assist the L.P.N. in establishing routines which facilitate a high level of nursing practice

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Receives and give reports from and to outgoing and incoming shifts

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Count or ensure the counting of controlled drugs with outgoing and incoming shifts

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Develops care plan that demonstrate knowledge of criteria to ascertain resident specific needs based on health care problem(s)

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Makes needed revisions and updates to the care plans

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Ensures that care plan is carried out which demonstrates familiarity with criteria to establish priorities specific to anticipated outcomes

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Monitors the provision of care for the residents in his/her assigned unit

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Interprets philosophy and objectives of nursing service to residents, families and others

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Identifies resident/family learning needs based on the discharge care plan as applicable and carries out appropriate teaching required

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Demonstrates ability to coordinate and collaborate with resident/family and other members of the comprehensive health care team

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Monitors the administration and accurate recording of medications used

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Investigates and follow through on medication errors

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Notifies physicians of pertinent observations and reactions, incident and abnormal laboratory and x-ray results as required and documents same promptly

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Transcribes physician orders timely and ensure orders are implemented as appropriate

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Reports all resident, visitor and work-related accidents/injuries and demonstrates appropriate follow through by investigating, documenting and processing incident reports

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Accepts guidance, supervision, and criticism if needed

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Practices in compliance with the Nurse Practice Act and regulatory agencies regulations

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Assures that a stock level of medications, medical supplies, equipment, etc

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are maintained at adequate levels at all times

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Assume the authority, responsibility and accountability of directing your nursing shifts

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Other responsibilities as deemed necessary and appropriate or as may be directed by the Director of Nursing Services or Administrator

Benefits

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Commensurate with Experience

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Competitive Wages

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Medical, Dental and Vision Available
-NO COST TO EMPLOYEE

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Highly competitive salary