Registered Nurse Part- Time / PRN

The Orchards / Harvest Therapy•Chester/East Liverpool, WV

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Summary The Registered Nurse is responsible for nursing care and maintaining a safe abuse free environment for all residents in our sitewide facilities in Chester, WV and East Liverpool, OH Essential Duties and Responsibilities Teamwork with the following and all other duties and responsibilities assigned. Assess reports and maintains accurate documentation regarding resident conditions. Must be able to recognize significant changes in the conditions of residents. Completes assessments as required based on level of care. Responsible for notification to physician and families/responsible party regarding changes. Responsible for oversight of care provided on the nursing units by licensed practical nurses, nursing assistants, and restorative aides. Immediately reports substandard care to Director of Nursing. Daily rounds on unit and with physician as needed to ensure coordination of resident care and timely completion of documentation. Completion and verification of monthly physician orders. Evaluates functions of unit to ensure resident care, staff relations and efficiency of service. Reports any and all concerns to the Director of Nursing. Assures nursing practice is in compliance with Nurse Practice Act, state and federal regulations and facilities policies and procedures. Communicates with staff, ancillary departments, Home Care Providers and family members to discuss issues related to the resident’s condition of care. Other Responsibilities Initiates immediate intervention in abusive situations to protect the resident and report allegations according to facility policy. Will assist with the investigation process when needed. Receives and provides change of shift report regarding resident status and changes in condition via usage of 24 hours report and verbally. Responsible to assist with administration of medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician. Orders medications on a routine and as needed basis. Maintains accurate controlled substance count. Participates in Mandatory nursing in-services and committee meetings as required. Identifies areas of staff training required to provide quality care and notifies Director of Nursing immediately.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and successful passing of registered nursing licensure exam.
Complete annual state mandated training requirements (Regular In-services as well as any external training).
Familiarity with keyboarding, word processing and software usage.
Current Registered Nurse license in West Virginia required with 12 continuing education hours required annually
First Aid and CPR certification, IV certification preferred.
Nursing skills specific to geriatric residents are needed.
Ability to use lift equipment.
The ability to get along with others and engage them in activities
The ability to concentrate for extended periods of time
The ability to remain calm in emergency situations
The ability to shift focus from one task to another
The ability to prioritize tasks effectively

Nice To Haves

IV certification preferred.
May need additional skills with special-need geriatric residents such as those with dementia, Alzheimer's or those requiring advanced health care.

Responsibilities

Assess reports and maintains accurate documentation regarding resident conditions.
Recognize significant changes in the conditions of residents.
Completes assessments as required based on level of care.
Notification to physician and families/responsible party regarding changes.
Oversight of care provided on the nursing units by licensed practical nurses, nursing assistants, and restorative aides.
Immediately reports substandard care to Director of Nursing.
Daily rounds on unit and with physician as needed to ensure coordination of resident care and timely completion of documentation.
Completion and verification of monthly physician orders.
Evaluates functions of unit to ensure resident care, staff relations and efficiency of service.
Reports any and all concerns to the Director of Nursing.
Assures nursing practice is in compliance with Nurse Practice Act, state and federal regulations and facilities policies and procedures.
Communicates with staff, ancillary departments, Home Care Providers and family members to discuss issues related to the resident’s condition of care.
Initiates immediate intervention in abusive situations to protect the resident and report allegations according to facility policy.
Assist with the investigation process when needed.
Receives and provides change of shift report regarding resident status and changes in condition via usage of 24 hours report and verbally.
Assist with administration of medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
Orders medications on a routine and as needed basis.
Maintains accurate controlled substance count.
Participates in Mandatory nursing in-services and committee meetings as required.
Identifies areas of staff training required to provide quality care and notifies Director of Nursing immediately.