RN - Registered Nurse

Elderwood•Waverly, NY

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Registered Nurse (RN) – Elderwood at Waverly Full-Time, Part Time & Per Diem Opportunities Available. One Application. Two Ways to Build Your Nursing Career with Elderwood. Option 1: Join the Elderwood at Waverly Team Full-Time & Part-Time RN Opportunities Looking for stability, growth, and meaningful resident relationships? As a member of our core nursing team, you'll play an essential role in providing exceptional care while working alongside a supportive leadership team in a highly rated skilled nursing community. Option 2: Per Diem RN – Elderwood Staffing Solutions (ESS) Maintain Flexibility & Control. Elderwood Staffing Solutions (ESS) is Elderwood's internal staffing program designed for experienced clinicians who want greater control over when and where they work. ESS nurses may have opportunities to work at Elderwood at Hornell and other Elderwood locations based on staffing needs. Make the difference you’ve been called to make. Join a team where your skills are valued, your growth is encouraged, and your impact is lasting.

Requirements

Credentials as a Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) with a current State license required.
Registered Nurse (RN) Training and work experience in a geriatric setting preferred.
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

Registered Nurse (RN) Training and work experience in a geriatric setting preferred.

Responsibilities

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.