RN - Registered Nurse

Elderwood/Pediatric/PostAcute/Woodmark•Hornell, NY

18h•Onsite

About The Position

At Elderwood at Hornell, our Mission is People Caring for People. We believe that compassion, collaboration, and excellence in care begin with our team. As a Registered Nurse (RN), you’ll be a vital part of a community that values integrity, respect, and accountability — while giving you the support and recognition you deserve.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York State
Credentials as a Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) with a current State license required.
Ability to supervise and work well with other personnel required.
Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing required.
Qualities of maturity, diplomacy, and ability to work well with others required.
Caring, respectful attitude towards residents required.
Physical stamina for constant activity required.
Ability to perform tasks to established standards of excellence required.
Demonstrated willingness to uphold the vision and mission of the company by following the core values of Integrity, Teamwork, and Passion for Excellence and Reverence for the Individual is required.
This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors.
In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

Nice To Haves

Experience in long-term care or geriatric nursing preferred, but not required
Registered Nurse (RN) Training and work experience in a geriatric setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide hands-on nursing care and lead a dedicated CNA team
Monitor residents’ conditions and support individualized care plans
Safely manage and administer medications
Ensure resident dignity, preferences, and quality of life remain top priorities
Collaborate with leadership and fellow healthcare professionals to deliver excellence in care
Direct and monitor the personal care duties and nursing care procedures carried out by Nursing Assistants of the assigned team.
Assist Nursing Assistants with direct care of residents, as necessary.
Report to RN Unit Manager/Assistant Unit Manager or Charge RN Supervisor unusual symptoms, changes of condition, daily needs, and progress of residents.
Follow the Plan of Care for each resident, and monitor the performance of Nursing Assistants in implementation of the care plan.
Receive controlled substances from the shift Supervisory Nurse and is responsible for all aspects of the storage and distribution of these medications; ensure proper and safe placement and use of medications stored in medication cart, stock medication cupboards, medication room refrigerator and narcotic cabinets.
Document as applicable in the care plans, Nursing Notes, Medical Administration Records, Treatment Records and other required records.
Monitor resident care standards during performance of duties, and encourage that rights of residents and preferences in care and treatment are respected.