RN - Registered Nurse - Day Shift

Homewood Living Williamsport•Williamsport, MD

About The Position

The Registered Nurse assesses the direct delivery of resident care and administers prescribed medications and treatments. The role includes documenting medical and nursing care, coordinating and evaluating care delivered by Nursing Assistants and Hospitality Aides, carrying out physician orders, and participating in resident care planning. The nurse also supports resident admissions and discharges, assists with physician visits, and provides direct resident care as needed. The position requires maintaining confidentiality, following established policies and nursing practices, and responding appropriately to residents’ physical and psychological needs and to emergencies.

Requirements

Current and valid RN license in the state where nursing care is provided.
Judgment, initiative, and dependability.
Ability to read, write, and understand English well.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to communicate with residents at a level they can understand.
Ability to react quickly and decisively in emergencies and in response to unexpected resident behavior.
Ability to stand, walk, stoop, twist, and turn frequently during an eight-hour shift.
Ability to lift 30 pounds several times per shift when assisting with resident lifts and transfers.
Ability to push a medication cart.

Responsibilities

Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
Maintain accurate and descriptive records of residents’ medical and nursing care.
Assign daily resident care duties to Nursing Assistants and Hospitality Aides, and monitor and evaluate care delivery.
Transcribe and carry out physicians’ orders and assist with physician visits.
Participate in resident care planning.
Evaluate residents’ physical and psychological needs and respond using proper nursing techniques and protocols.
Assist with resident admissions and discharges.
Assist in managing Nursing Assistants and Hospitality Aides.
Provide direct resident care as time and responsibilities permit.
Maintain confidentiality of resident, family, and personnel information.
Comply with corporate and departmental policies, procedures, standards, and practices.
Perform other functions as directed by the supervisor.