Perm - RN - House Supervisor; Nights) Kane, PA

Hourly Pay Rate: $34.00

Night Shift Differential of $1.75 (starts at beginning of shift)

NEW GRADS ACCEPTED

Agency Placement Fee: 18%

*** Potential Relocation Assistance discussed during interview.***

*** FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN 24 HOURS AFTER CANDIDATE IS PRESENTED***

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Supervises nursing
services to direct nursing to the residents care in accordance with good
nursing practice and applicable State and Federal regulations. Supervises the
day-to day nursing activities performed by the nursing assistants and LPN s.

BASIC KNOWLEDGE
AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess a current license in PA as a registered
  nurse
• Must possess knowledge of: medical asepsis, body mechanics, personal
  care of residents, correct use and care of equipment, observation techniques,
  reporting and recording, thorough knowledge of nursing theory and it's
  application
• Must be willing to possess knowledge of and comply with
  regulations, policies, procedures, contracts and philosophy of the institution
• Must maintain a courteous and professional manner toward
  residents, visitors and co-workers and a dedication to meet the needs of the
  elderly
• Must have awareness of cost containment, utilize time
  fully, and properly care for equipment
• Must possess ability to accept and follow written and
  verbal directives
• Must utilize good communication and observation skills
• Exercise independent judgment and effectively deal with
  emergency situations

GENERAL DUTIES

• Physician's Computer Company: EHR/EMR
• Administers and records medication, treatments and
  monitoring e.g. glucose checks, as ordered and reports and documents resident
  response
• Accurately transcribes physician's orders
• Completes monthly summaries as scheduled
• Reviews the care plan with NAs on monthly summary day
  and updates the care plan to reflect the resident s current condition.
• Notifies the RN Supervisor immediately of a significant
  change in resident s condition
• Reports and records changes in resident condition to the
  RN Supervisor
• Communicates resident transfers to immediate family and
  via email to department heads
• Completes transfer form for all transfers
• Updates care plans with clear, concise, time limited
  goals to reflect resident condition and directs team to implement approaches
• Assists physicians with rounds, examinations and
  treatments as needed
• Collects laboratory specimens e.g.: urine, cultures,
  stool, etc. and arranges for delivery to Hospital with accurate and complete
  requisitions. Documents in PCC when
  laboratory work is done
• On resident death, supervises and assists with post
  mortem procedures. Assists with collection of resident's clothing and
  belongings. Notifies all department
  heads of death via email, makes phone calls as directed by RN Supervisor
• Encourages resident participation in scheduled
  activities
• Reports to team changes in resident condition, care plan
  changes and any special assignments to be carried out
• Assists RN Supervisor with annual evaluations of nursing
  assistants
• Along with RN Supervisor, writes commendations and
  counseling records as needed
• Accurately completes incident reports or assists team
  members in writing report
• Documents weights and vital signs and follows up as
  needed, including reweighing residents if there is a three pound or more
  discrepancy from the last weight
• Cleans and stocks treatment trays daily
• Prepares daily report for the wing
• Counts narcotics with another nurse at beginning and end
  of shift
• Maintains an accurate inventory of resident belongings
  - notes new items brought in and items removed from facility
• Maintains work area in clean, orderly condition.
  Performs housekeeping assignments as scheduled
• Submits maintenance requests as…