RN Baylor weekends

Work Saturday & Sunday, get paid for full time!

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Exciting opportunity. The Brook at High Falls is eager to welcome the right candidate to our team. This Baylor position offers full-time pay for working Saturday & Sunday. The individual must have a love for Geriatrics and work comfortable within a team. Our facility is small and we take pride in our family like setting! Responsibilities include providing oversight to the staff and residents on weekends, ensuring high care standards are maintained.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a Registered Professional Nurse (RN) with current New York State license

• Has previous geriatric and/or supervisory experience

• Must be CPR certified.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assume responsibilities for and direct activities relating to health and nursing care of all residents.

• May be responsible for assisting with administration of medication and treatments.

• Accurate reporting and documentation of resident status and care needs information.

• Assist resident's attending physician during visits/rounds as needed.

• Report to physicians residents' condition changes, etc., as indicated.

• Will schedule and obtain laboratory specimens as ordered by the physician or Medical Director.

• Will assist with follow-through or may initiate precautionary measures in case of suspected infection in cooperation with the DON

• Assign personnel and make staff adjustments according to needed coverage to meet resident needs.

• Acquire replacement staff when an employee calls in; assist with scheduling as needed.

• Responsible for supervision of nursing staff, including LPNs and CNAs

• Maintain an open line of communication with the Director of Nursing, Medical Director, Nurse Managers, other departments and consulting agencies of residents' status and needs and staff and unit needs. Responsible for notifying residents' primary contact if residents' status changes.

• Ensure that established policies and procedures including dress codes are followed by departmental personnel.

• Perform any other pertinent duties as assigned by the DON.

PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS

• The ability to work in a team concept and communicate effectively with staff at all levels, community groups, families and residents.

• The ability to relate to people in a manner to gain confidence and establish support.

• The ability to organize, plan and manage the activities of a multi-discipline program.

• The flexibility to adjust to changing conditions and situations.

Salary Range: $48- $50 / hour.