Staff Registered Nurse, RN
About The Position
Middletown Park Rehabilitation & Healthcare is a 230-bed skilled nursing facility providing short-term rehabilitation, subacute, and long-term healthcare services. The facility describes its mission as providing high-quality care with respect and compassion through a team approach focused on personalized goals. The Registered Nurse uses the nursing process to care for designated residents, administers medications and treatments, and maintains appropriate documentation on an assigned nursing unit. The RN reports observations and assessment findings to the designated Charge Nurse, Nursing Supervisor, and/or Unit Manager; provides direct resident care consistent with facility policies and procedures and the Resident Bill of Rights; and responds promptly to resident concerns and needs. The RN also prepares resident assignments based on resident needs and staff competency, monitors care delivery and activity, and ensures CNAs complete required documentation. The position is available full-time or part-time, with limited per-diem availability. The listed pay range is $40.00–$45.50 per hour. New graduate RNs are welcome to apply.
Requirements
- Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
- Licensed and registered in good standing as an RN in New York State.
- Sincere desire to work with elderly, chronically ill, and disabled people.
- Cooperative and enthusiastic approach to creating an atmosphere conducive to rehabilitation and growth.
- Knowledge of residents’ medical, social, and psychological needs; general nursing theory and practice; and infection prevention principles and methods.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally with residents, families, and staff.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with geriatric patients is desirable but not required.
Responsibilities
- Use the nursing process in the care of designated residents.
- Administer medications and treatments and document appropriately on the assigned nursing unit.
- Report findings from ongoing observations and assessments to the designated Charge Nurse, Nursing Supervisor, and/or Unit Manager.
- Demonstrate knowledge of basic test and laboratory collection values and provide direct resident care consistent with policies, procedures, and the Resident Bill of Rights.
- Identify and respond promptly to resident concerns and needs.
- Use effective interpersonal skills to ensure appropriate quality patient care.
- Prepare resident assignments based on resident needs and personnel competency.
- Monitor and evaluate activity flow and delivery of patient care, including positioning and bathing.
- Ensure CNAs complete documentation, including ADLs and meal intake.
- Be punctual and provide proper notification when late or absent.
Benefits
- Aetna health benefits beginning on the first of the month after hire.
- Other key benefits are offered, but not specified.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
