Registered Nurse Per Diem

WYO
2000 Cambridge Ave
Wyomissing, PA 19610, USA

WYO
2000 Cambridge Ave
Wyomissing, PA 19610, USA

The Registered Nurse (RN) delivers high-quality, compassionate nursing care through both direct and indirect services, including medication administration, treatment implementation, and documentation. This position is responsible for the coordination, oversight, and support of resident care within an assigned hall or unit. The RN monitors, guides, and evaluates the performance of Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs), ensuring adherence to professional standards and regulatory requirements.

In collaboration with interdisciplinary team members, the RN conducts comprehensive resident assessments and develops individualized care plans that promote wellness, safety, and dignity. Additionally, the RN contributes to the onboarding, training, evaluation, and disciplinary processes for subordinate nursing staff.

Essential Functions/Duties:

Resident Assessment & Care Planning

• Conducts initial and ongoing assessments of residents to identify physical, psychosocial, educational, and discharge needs.
• Completes the admission assessment and contributes to the Minimum Data Set (MDS) as needed.
• Develop and updates individualized care plans based on resident status and changing needs.
• Engages interdisciplinary team members in resident assessments and care discussions.

Medication & Treatment Administration

• Administers medications and treatments per physician orders and in accordance with facility policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Accurately documents medication administration, effectiveness, and any withholding of medications.
• Identifies medications, monitors for adverse reactions, and utilizes proper routes of administration.
• Transcribes medication orders accurately and ensures outdated medications are properly disposed of.
• Notifies physicians of concerns related to prescriptions or the need for new orders.
• Oversee performance, documentation, and care responsibilities of LPNs and CNAs.
• Participate in staff orientation, ongoing education, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions for unit staff.
• Delegates and coordinates daily tasks, nursing care activities, dining services needs, and ADLs for the care team.
• Maintains open lines of communication with staff to support teamwork and care continuity.

Resident Support & Advocacy

• Encourages residents’ independence in daily living activities whenever possible.
• Applies appropriate interventions for residents with cognitive impairments.
• Observes, documents, and reports changes in resident conditions or behaviors to physicians promptly.
• Advocates for resident safety, dignity, and wellbeing in all care activities.

Safety, Compliance, & Infection Control

• Follows and promotes infection control procedures and safety protocols.
• Participates in emergency preparedness drills and maintains awareness of hazard reporting.
• Ensures a clean, organized, and safe environment for residents and staff.
• Supports organizational efforts to prevent resident harm and enhance safety culture.

Documentation & Communication

• Accurately documents resident care, condition changes, medications, and treatments.
• Maintains medication carts, rooms, and refrigeration units according to policy.
• Reports unsafe equipment or environmental hazards to appropriate personnel.

Professional Development

• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in dynamic care environments.
• Participate in and complete all required ongoing training, including monthly online and in‑person training, annual skills competencies education, and role‑specific certifications, to ensure continued competence and adherence to organizational and regulatory standards.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Patience, sensitivity, kindness and aptitude for working with elderly and/or cognitively impaired individuals.
• Demonstrated flexibility in adjusting to residents/clients’ specific needs and situations
• Ability to maintain accurate records and produce effective documentation
• Ability to adapt to changing needs
• Strong follow‑up skills and ability to work with little or no supervision, exhibiting strong proactive and efficient work ethic
• Comfortable and agile working…