Nursing - RN

Active Day•North Bergen, NJ

10d

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 Registered Nurse ensures work complies with company policies and procedures, safety requirements, and applicable regulatory laws and standards. Active Day describes the role as providing person-centered care in a day-program setting, with manageable duties, typically without 12-hour shifts or routine on-call work. Nurses become familiar with members' healthcare needs, rarely handle acute care conditions day-to-day, and may have aides and other support personnel available. The position may also perform Director of Nursing duties as required and participate in continuing nursing education.

Requirements

Current RN license.
CPR certification.
Valid malpractice insurance policy, if applicable.
1–2 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.
Good English communication skills, both orally and in writing.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Ability to make independent decisions.
Ability to handle multiple priorities.
Ability to work in a cross-functional capacity.
Ability to work flexible schedules on demand.

Nice To Haves

Geriatric and long-term care experience preferred.
May be required to be bilingual in English and Spanish.

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 and observe, monitor, and document vital signs and responses to treatments and medications; 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.
Ensure work complies with company policies and procedures, safety requirements, and regulatory laws and standards.