Registered Nurse

Summary

The Registered Nurse performs and provides prescribed medical treatment and personal care to residents in a skilled nursing setting. The RN assesses all resident change in condition and promptly documents the results. Assists the Unit Manager and Supervisor with ensuring continuity of care between the shifts. The RN is also responsible for supervising Certified Nursing Assistants and other supportive staff members working on the nursing unit. Maintains role as resident advocate with a focus on the facility's mission.

Essential Duties

• Adequately assess residents for pain and administer medications as ordered
• Performs all aspects of resident care in an environment that optimizes resident safety
• Collect samples, such as urine and sputum. Also completes glucose testing on residents as ordered
• Completes written documentation and assessments in a timely, clear, and concise manner
• Complete treatments as ordered
• Assemble and use equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, and oxygen suppliers.
• Notes and carry's out physician orders in a timely manner
• Administer medications according standards set forth in the nurse practice act including but not limited to oral, intramuscular, or subcutaneous
• Monitor for adverse effects of medication and makes physician aware
• Communicate residents' status and/or needs to the supervisor physician, consultants and Nursing Assistants.
• Supervise activities by directing, communicating and monitoring Certified Nurse Assistants (CNA's).
• Assess change in resident condition including but not limited to falls, acute illness, or mental status changes.
• Completes a full head to toe assessment on all new admissions and hospital returns
• Implements plan of care for the resident based on assessments and goals as established by the interdisciplinary care team
• Treats the residents and their families with dignity and respect
• Suports and maintains a culture of safety and quality
• Gives a thorough report to oncoming shift by participating in walking rounds
• Works closely with the Lead Nursing Assistant to maintain optimal workflow and over all functioning of the unit.
• Perform other duties, tasks and special projects, as required.

Qualifications/Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Associate's degree from an accredited college or university.
• An unrestricted RN license.
• Current Certification in CPR.
• Six months to one year of job-related experience and/or training.
• Mandated in-services to meet state regulations.
• Educational and clinical experience required by State Nursing Board.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and proceed with objectives.
• Ability to maintain confidential information and handle confidential matters.
• Strong professional ethics.
  

• Attend in-services and seminars related to geriatric population
• Strong knowledge of Pennsylvania state regulations.
• Ability to complete continuing education and remain updated on the health care field via classes, seminars, magazines, journals, literature and videos.
• Working knowledge of Pocopson Home policies and procedures.
• Strong time management skills.
• Working knowledge of Nursing Board regulations.
• Flexibility and adaptability to change.
• Ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.

Additional Information

Computer Skills:
General knowledge of computer with ability to navigate electronic documentation and administer medications