Registered Nurse

Beacon Ridge • White Township, PA

23d • $33 - $37 • Onsite

About The Position

The primary function of this position is to oversee and supervise the total delivery of nursing care and related services for all residents and in compliance with all federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations which govern the facility, and, as directed by the Director of nursing Services and/or the Administrator so as to ensure each residents medical, psychosocial and spiritual needs and wishes are met effectively and efficiently on a continuum.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing and in possession of a valid license issued by the Commonwealth of PA.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in a long term care setting.
• Current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Must be able to speak and understand the English language in an understandable manner in order to carry out essential functions of job.
• Must possess ability to function independently, have flexibility and the ability to work effectively with residents, co-workers and others.
• Must possess effective communication and interpersonal skills, particularly in dealing with elderly and ill populations, health care providers and community services.
• Must possess ability to maintain confidentiality in regard to resident information and records.
• Must possess knowledge and ability to operate medical equipment, utilizing all safety procedures.
• Must possess general knowledge of care and procedures used to assist residents in daily care and comfort.
• Must possess knowledge of and the ability to use proper body mechanics to meet physical job demands.
• Must possess ability to interact effectively with residents and their families and assist in providing emotional and social support.
• Must possess ability to evaluate and interpret information.
• Must possess knowledge of and the ability to properly record, chart and document necessary information as required by established policies/procedures.
• Must possess knowledge of federal, state, county and nursing home policies and procedures as they relate to medical personnel and care of residents.
• Must possess knowledge of infection control and universal precautions and the ability to apply same to essential job duties.
• Must possess excellent organizational skills and the ability to accomplish several duties and meet schedule of various departments regarding residents care.
• Must possess knowledge of and comply Resident Rights, including but not limited to the treatment of residents, dignity of residents and personal and property rights of residents.
• Must possess ability to calmly communicate with residents and staff under stress.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, directs and provides resident care and services according to physician orders and the interdisciplinary plan of care.
• Administers drugs and treatments in compliance with facility policy and procedures.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of resident assessments and interdisciplinary plans of care.
• Makes daily resident rounds, addressing and correcting any necessary operational issues as indicated, making verbal and/or written reports for the Director of Nursing Services.
• Performs venipuncture to obtain blood specimens.
• Initiates and maintains IV therapy including the administration of IV medications.
• Uses infection control techniques to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.
• Maintains a safe work environment and exhibits safe work practices.
• Assists subordinate positions in rendering of care and services as necessary and/or directed.
• Answers resident call bells, regardless of assignment.
• Adheres to, up-holds and enforces all facility policies and procedures.
• Completes various documentation and reports as directed.
• Monitors and supervises the work of the L.P.N.s and Nursing Assistants so as to ensure the needs of each resident is met on a continuum.
• Assists in interviewing, hiring, scheduling, training/orienting and initiating disciplinary actions as warranted.
• Attends all department meetings, educational programs, etc., to the Director of Nursing Services.
• Actively participates in overall facility management and makes recommendations for quality improvement.
• Reports any supply/equipment needs, repairs, etc., to the Director of Nursing Services.
• Responsible for processing employee health directives regarding work-related injuries.
• Reviews policies and procedures, makes recommendations as warranted.
• Adheres to, upholds and enforces all regulations and recommendations of the Department of Health, the Health Care Financing Administration, the Department of Public Welfare, etc.
• Participates on various committees as assigned.
• Assumes all other duties as assigned.
• Maintains a professional, customer-oriented demeanor at all times.
• Works within a team concept and is thus cooperative with co-workers and peers.
• Maintains confidentiality of information.
• Represents the facility in a positive manner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed