RN- Part Time Weekend

A Registered Nurse (RN) provides care to residents in a skilled nursing center, under the direction of the Director of Nursing Services (DNS) and as prescribed by the physician, by assessing resident needs, administering medications and treatments, providing direction to care staff, partnering with members of the care team to achieve positive resident care outcomes, and in compliance with clinical policies and procedures, nursing practices, and local, state, and federal regulations.

Wage Range: $45-$55

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs assessments of residents, documents, and notifies Resident Care Manager (RCM), DNS, and/or physician of changes of condition and reaction to medications, treatments, and significant incidents.

Takes temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs, performs assessment of skin, and observes cognitive functioning and behaviors to detect deviations from baseline and assess the condition of residents.

Performs nursing treatments and administers prescribed and PRN medication(s) in accordance with the resident care plan and as prescribed by the physician and with approved nursing techniques.

Evaluates resident response to nursing interventions and informs RCM of observations.

Documents all care provided and observations in a timely and accurate manner including charting assessments and vital signs, medications and treatments given, writing progress notes, and completing incident reports.

Transcribes and enters orders into the resident's records and seeks clarification of unclear orders from the ordering physician and/or other health care professionals.

Provides indirect supervision to care staff and licensed practical nurses (LPN) in the daily delivery of resident care, by managing workflow and assignments, providing feedback, problem solving concerns as they arise, and communicating with DNS regarding team member performance.

Treats all residents, visitors, and staff with respect, dignity, and promotes resident rights.

Displays exceptional customer service in all interactions.

Assists with new admissions, transfers, and discharges.

Provides comprehensive education to residents and residents' families.

Promotes a positive physical and psychosocial environment for the resident that upholds residents' rights and protects residents from all forms of abuse.

Reports all incidents of resident abuse or suspected abuse immediately and completes required incident reports and investigations.

If suspicion of a crime is suspected, reports to survey agency and at least one local law enforcement entity within a designated time frame by e-mail, fax, or telephone.

Participates as part of the care team in the development and implementation of the plan of care.

Communicates with the physician, members of the resident's care team, the resident, and family members to keep them informed of the resident's condition and the care provided.

Notifies DNS, physician, and/or other healthcare professionals immediately of...