RN - Registered Nurse - Night Shift

Homewood Living Frederick•Frederick, MD

About The Position

The Registered Nurse assesses the direct delivery of resident care and administers prescribed medications and treatments. The RN documents medical and nursing care, transcribes and carries out physician orders, participates in resident care planning, and evaluates residents’ physical and psychological needs. The position also assigns and monitors resident care duties performed by Nursing Assistants and Hospitality Aides, assists with admissions and discharges, supports physician visits, and provides direct resident care as time and responsibilities permit. The RN maintains confidentiality, follows established policies and nursing standards, and performs other duties as directed by the supervisor.

Requirements

Current and valid RN license in the state where nursing care is provided.
Judgment, initiative, and dependability.
Ability to read, write, and understand English well.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to communicate with residents at a level they can understand.
Ability to react quickly and decisively in emergencies and in response to unexpected resident behavior.
Ability to stand, walk, stoop, twist, and turn frequently during an eight-hour shift, and to walk distances throughout the campus.
Ability to lift 30 pounds several times during a shift when assisting coworkers with resident lifts and transfers.
Ability to push a medication cart while dispensing medications.

Responsibilities

Maintain the confidentiality of information about residents, their conditions and families, and personnel matters.
Comply with corporate and departmental policies and procedures and maintain established standards and practices.
Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
Maintain accurate and descriptive records of residents’ medical and nursing care.
Assign daily resident care duties to Nursing Assistants and Hospitality Aides, and monitor and evaluate care delivery.
Transcribe and carry out physicians’ orders and assist with physician visits.
Participate in resident care planning.
Evaluate residents’ physical and psychological needs and respond using proper nursing techniques and protocol.
Assist with resident admissions and discharges.
Assist in managing Nursing Assistants and Hospitality Aides.
Provide direct resident care as time and responsibilities permit.
Perform other functions as directed by the supervisor.