Registered Nurse; RN

Regency, A Villa Center is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join their team!! As a Registered Nurse (RN) you will be assuming responsibility and accountability for a group of residents for or a shift of duty. Nursing care is provided through assessment, implementation, and evaluation of the plan of care.

• Provides licensed care to assigned residents as ordered by physician and in accordance with facility, federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations

• Ensures assigned work area (i.e. nurse station, medication cart, medication room, etc.), resident care rooms and treatment areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner.

• Takes and records residents blood pressure and vital signs, administers catheter care, administers IV therapy to residents as ordered within license limitations, and provides respiratory care, e.g. oxygen, nebulizer treatments.

• Charts nurses notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided aswell as the resident’s response to the care.

• Ensures the resident’s environment is as free from accidents and hazards. Immediately corrects/addresses potential safety risks as prudent and warranted.

• Monitors and directs non-licensed ancillary services as deemed necessary to meet professional standards and maintain the highest practicable level of resident care

• Communicate/report information to residents, resident families, physicians, guardians, governmental agencies, and facility personnel as required by facility policy and State/Federal guidelines.

• Ensures that all aspects of resident care plans are implemented and maintained. Make recommendations for care plan changes to the IDT per professional standards.

• Ensures compliance with infection control standards. Immediately corrects/addresses identified instances of non-compliance.

• Follows and adheres to company policies and procedures regarding HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability) compliance.

• All other duties, as assigned.

• Must be CPR trained and possess a current BLS certification. Recognized organizations include the American Heart Association and the American Red Cross.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Gracious and welcoming personality for customer service interaction.

• Ability to multi-task and remain calm under stress.

• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to organize and prioritize work.

• Understands and follows infection control standards, policies and procedures.

• Must be able to adapt to a flexible work schedule and occasional overnight travel.

• Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents, families, community members, volunteers and other facility staff.

• Possess special interest in, and a positive attitude about, working with short and long-term care residents and the elderly.

• Meets all health requirements, as required by law.

• Demonstrate basic computer knowledge and ability with an aptitude to learn company applications. Microsoft Office version 1997, 2000 or XP, MS Word, MS Access, MS Excel, E-mail, Outlook, Internet Explorer.

• Nursing Degree or diploma from an accredited College or University.

• Possess a current license to practice in the State as a Registered Nurse.

• 1 year of experience preferred.

• Long-Term care experience preferred.

• Walking, reaching, bending, lifting, extended sitting, grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing and pulling, ability to distinguish smells and temperatures, all with or without the aid of mechanical devices is required.

• Limited potential for exposure to environmental hazards. Understanding and adherence to company safety…