On-Call

Ginger Cove•Annapolis, MD

8d•$32 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

Ginger Cove is a premier life-care retirement community dedicated to providing each member of the community exceptional quality, comfort and care. Our vibrant, CARF International accredited community nurtures every aspect of our resident’s well-being. We are currently seeking PRN/On-Call RN or LPN for all shifts. Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses are responsible for working in accordance with established policies and procedures and/ or specific instructions from the Director of Nursing or Clinical Manager. This position provides nursing assessment, care oversight, and quality assurance for all residents; this includes scheduled appointments, chart reviews, and nursing assessment, as well as nursing interventions and treatments. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Provides direct care to residents including personal care, feeding, medications, treatments and proper documentation in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Health Center. Completes rounds every two hours and as needed. Receive reports and make rounds at the beginning of the shift. Gives report to oncoming shift. Answers the telephone inquiries about residents. Receives and transcribe physicians’ orders. Assesses residents’ condition and needs. Contributes toward development of resident care plans utilizing all knowledge of restorative and rehabilitative nursing principles. Checks all equipment to ascertain good working conditions. Monitors supplies and inventory. Requests supplies as needed. Performs charting duties, maintain narcotic records and medication records. Administers emergency care, notify physician and family or resident’s representative of emergency and renders follow-up care according to orders. Checks charts for specified treatment and medication as ordered for individual residents. Checks and administers medications, performs other professional nursing duties as required. Accompanies and assists attending physician with examinations. Reviews care plan, medication, stop orders, prescriptions needed. Notifies Physician of condition charges in resident or any unusual or abnormal observations. Maintains nurse’s station and medication preparation room as prescribed by law. Completes annual compliance and HIPAA training and exhibits behaviors set forth by the Code of Compliance in the performance of duties. Follows all local, state, and federal regulations as they pertain to the position. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Current license as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Maryland.
CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain prior to employment.
Knowledge and experience working with senior communities in a long-term care facility.
Experience caring for residents with Alzheimer’s and/or dementia.
At least one year full-time clinical experience in a Home Health agency or related community health program.
Must be able to communicate effectively with residents, family members, doctors, and co-workers.
Ability to organize, supervise, delegate and provide leadership.
Computer literacy.
Must have completed or be willing to complete educational requirements imposed by State regulations within the specified timeframe.
Must present self in a professional manner, display genuine concern for elderly, and use tact in dealing with others.

Responsibilities

Provides direct care to residents including personal care, feeding, medications, treatments and proper documentation in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Health Center.
Completes rounds every two hours and as needed.
Receive reports and make rounds at the beginning of the shift.
Gives report to oncoming shift.
Answers the telephone inquiries about residents.
Receives and transcribe physicians’ orders.
Assesses residents’ condition and needs.
Contributes toward development of resident care plans utilizing all knowledge of restorative and rehabilitative nursing principles.
Checks all equipment to ascertain good working conditions.
Monitors supplies and inventory.
Requests supplies as needed.
Performs charting duties, maintain narcotic records and medication records.
Administers emergency care, notify physician and family or resident’s representative of emergency and renders follow-up care according to orders.
Checks charts for specified treatment and medication as ordered for individual residents.
Checks and administers medications, performs other professional nursing duties as required.
Accompanies and assists attending physician with examinations.
Reviews care plan, medication, stop orders, prescriptions needed.
Notifies Physician of condition charges in resident or any unusual or abnormal observations.
Maintains nurse’s station and medication preparation room as prescribed by law.
Completes annual compliance and HIPAA training and exhibits behaviors set forth by the Code of Compliance in the performance of duties.
Follows all local, state, and federal regulations as they pertain to the position.
Performs other related duties as assigned.