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Our company is serving mentally challenged adults and frail elderly. It is a non-clinical healthcare setting, where nurses monitor client’s health issues to prevent early deterioration and premature admission to a nursing home.
We are looking for a Registered Nurse to care for our clients. You will be responsible for educating them and their families on prevention and healthy habits. The ideal candidate will be a responsible and well-trained professional able to give the best nursing care with little supervision. You will be compassionate and cool-tempered. You will be able to follow health and safety guidelines faithfully and consistently. The goal is to promote the client’s well-being by providing high-quality nursing care.
Responsibilities
- Monitor client’s conditions and assess their needs to provide the best possible care and advice
- Observe and interpret client’s symptoms and communicate them to physicians
- Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team to devise individualized care plans for clients
- Perform routine procedures (blood pressure measurements, blood sugar fingerstick test, administering injections, etc.) and fill in clients’ charts
- Adjust and administer client’s medication and provide treatments according to physician’s orders
- Inspect the facilities and act to maintain excellent hygiene and safety (decontaminating equipment, sanitizing surfaces, preparing beds, etc.)
- Provide instant medical care in emergencies
- Supervise and train LPNs and aides
- Foster a supportive and compassionate environment to care for clients and their families
- Expand knowledge and capabilities by attending educational workshops, webinars, etc.
Skills
- Proven experience as a Registered Nurse
- Excellent knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures
- Excellent knowledge of emergency care
- In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures (sanitation, decontamination, etc.) and willingness to follow them at all times
- A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Responsible and compassionate
- Outstanding organizational and multi-tasking skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills
Work hours: 7:30 am - 2 pm, Monday - Friday. Pay rate: $42 - $48 depending on your experience in the field
