Registered Nurse RN

South River Rehabilitation and Wellness Center•Edgewater, MD

About The Position

South River Rehabilitation and Wellness Center provides post-acute rehabilitation services and is seeking motivated, compassionate Registered Nurses. The RN promotes and restores residents’ health by completing the nursing process, collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members, providing physical and psychological support to residents and their families, and supervising assigned team members. The role includes identifying care requirements, monitoring and documenting resident health, administering medications, supporting resident independence, and helping maintain a safe, clean, and confidential care environment.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved college or school of nursing.
Possess and maintain a current state license as a professional RN.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience in a long-term care environment is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Identify resident care requirements by establishing rapport with residents and others who understand their care needs.
Monitor and chart information to support residents’ health and well-being, including administering medications and overseeing staff.
Provide emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to residents, friends, and families.
Promote resident independence by establishing care goals and teaching residents and families about conditions, medications, and self-care skills.
Measure health outcomes against care goals and standards, and make or recommend necessary adjustments.
Resolve resident problems and needs using multidisciplinary team strategies.
Maintain a safe and clean working environment by following procedures, rules, and regulations and requesting assistance from healthcare support personnel when needed.
Follow infection-control policies, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled-substance regulations.
Document resident care in resident and department records.
Maintain confidentiality of resident information.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge through education, professional publications, networking, and participation in professional societies.
Communicate and cooperate with healthcare teams, respond to requests, build rapport, and participate in team problem-solving.
Contribute to team efforts by completing related duties as needed.