Nursing - RN

Active Day•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides nursing care to members in accordance with physician's orders, individual plans of care, and emergent needs. The role coordinates care with other professional disciplines and provides instruction and assistance to members, staff, family members, and the general community. The nurse ensures that work complies with company policies and procedures, safety requirements, and applicable regulatory laws and standards. Active Day describes a person-centered care environment in which nurses get to know members, typically avoid 12-hour shifts and daily on-call responsibilities, and rarely handle acute care conditions. Most centers have aides available to assist nurses. The position may include performing duties of the Director of Nursing as required.

Requirements

RN license.
CPR certification.
Valid malpractice insurance policy, if applicable.
One to two years of full-time-equivalent experience in a licensed health care facility.
Knowledge of company policies and procedures.
Knowledge of New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services Manuals of Standards for Adult Day Health Care Licensure.
Knowledge of applicable state and federal environmental and OSHA regulations.
Ability to demonstrate good English communication skills, orally and in writing.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
Ability to make independent decisions, handle multiple priorities, and work in a cross-functional capacity.
Ability to work flexible schedules on demand.

Nice To Haves

Geriatric and long-term care experience.
Bilingual English/Spanish ability; may be required.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care and administer medication according to members' individual plans of care, physician's orders, and emergent needs; document clinical and progress notes in medical records.
Perform initial nursing assessments, observe and monitor members' vital signs and responses to treatments and medications, and report abnormalities to physicians.
Coordinate care with other member care services, including Dietary, Pharmacy, Dental, Rehabilitation, Physical/Speech/Occupational Therapy, Audiology, and DME.
Assist members with daily functional activities as needed, including hygiene, meals, ambulation, arrivals and departures, and social activities.
Provide health education and instruction to staff, members, family members, and the general community as directed.
Participate in facility marketing activities.
Provide emergency care and prepare incident reports as required.
Perform duties of the Director of Nursing as required.
Participate in continuing nursing education.
Comply with company policies and procedures, safety requirements, and applicable regulatory laws and standards.