Nurse Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Current RN license.
• CPR certification.
• Valid malpractice insurance policy, if applicable.
• 1–2 years of full-time-equivalent experience in a licensed health care facility.
• Knowledge of company policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services Manuals of Standards for Adult Day Health Care Licensure.
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal environmental and OSHA regulations.
• Good English communication skills, both orally and in writing.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions, handle multiple priorities, and work in a cross-functional capacity.
• Ability to work flexible schedules on demand.

Nice To Haves

• Geriatric and long-term care experience preferred.
• May be required to be bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care and administer medication according to each member's plan of care, physician's orders, and emergent needs; document clinical and progress notes in medical records.
• Perform initial nursing assessments; observe, monitor, and document vital signs and responses to treatments and medications; report abnormalities to a physician.
• Coordinate care with other member care services, including Dietary, Pharmacy, Dental, Rehabilitation, Physical/Speech/Occupational Therapy, Audiology, and DME.
• Assist members with daily functional activities as needed, including hygiene, meals, ambulation, arrivals and departures, and social activities.
• Provide health education and instruction to staff, members, family members, and the general community as directed.
• Participate in facility marketing activities.
• Provide emergency care and prepare incident reports as required.
• Perform duties of the Director of Nursing as required.
• Participate in continuing nursing education.
• Comply with company policies and procedures and applicable safety and regulatory laws and standards.