Special Care Unit Registered Nurse (RN)

Cherry Hill Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center • Johnston, RI

2d

About The Position

The Special Care Unit Registered Nurse (RN) delivers quality nursing care to patients through interpersonal contact and provides care and services to help patients attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being, in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The RN assesses patient needs, updates care plans as patients’ conditions change, provides clinical supervision to CNAs and LPNs, and works productively with an interdisciplinary team.

Requirements

• Nursing diploma, associate’s degree, or bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Currently licensed or registered in the applicable state.
• Maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment.
• Expert knowledge in the field of practice.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Knowledge of practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in a post-acute care facility.
• Ability to implement and interpret department programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Proficiency in competency areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
• Ability to maintain professional working relationships and confidentiality.
• Ability to understand and follow company policies, including harassment and compliance procedures.
• Integrity and professionalism, including adherence to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completion of mandatory compliance training.
• Ability to concentrate, use reasoning skills, and exercise good judgment.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Nice To Haves

• One year of geriatric nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality nursing care to patients on the special care unit.
• Evaluate patient needs through ongoing assessment and revise care plans based on changes in patients’ conditions.
• Provide clinical supervision to CNAs and LPNs.
• Chart appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Provide customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
• Assist in the evacuation of patients.
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain dependable, regular attendance.
• Follow applicable laws, regulations, Life Care standards, and company policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree