Registered Nurse - Driftwood Nursing Center - Days

Memorial Hospital at Gulfport•Gulfport, MS

19h

About The Position

The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing direct nursing care to residents, and supervising the day to day nursing activities performed by the Nursing Assistants and Licensed Practical Nurses in accordance with federal, state and local standards. The Registered Nurse collaborates with all clinical staff and providers, communicating patient care information to residents and their families.

Requirements

Education: Associate's Degree Accredited Registered Nursing program
Experience: 0 1 Clinical experience in a Long Term Care setting
Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills Customer service, projecting professionalism and socio-economic and cultural sensitivity

Responsibilities

Responsible for delivering quality nursing care as part of a healthcare team
Collaborates with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate resident care plans
Evaluates resident needs through ongoing assessment and revises care plan based on changes in resident's condition
Interprets and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess resident's condition
Prepares and administers medications as ordered by a physician
Prepare rooms, sterile instruments, equipment and supplies, and ensures supplies are maintained
Performs additional nursing duties as assigned
Communicates resident healthcare needs to the appropriate healthcare team or provider
Provides clinical supervision to Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants
Delegates and communicates resident care to appropriate team members based on skill, knowledge, and patient acuity
Assures daily accurate, concise reporting, and documentation of resident condition and needs with appropriate follow-up
Facilitates resident and family education on topics such as health education, disease prevention, and develop health improvement programs