Come join our compassionate team of caregivers and make a difference in the lives of our residents!
Qualifications:
- Current Virginia RN License
- Certified in CPR
- Experience in geriatrics or related health care
- Knowledge of Infection Control Procedures
- Understanding Universal Precautions
- Implement leadership abilities in communication and interpersonal skills
- At least one (1) year of nursing experience preferred.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Assess the resident’s condition and nursing needs
- Identify appropriate nursing actions to meet and implement the physical, psychological, social and rehabilitative needs of the resident
- Ensure that care is given and documented for each resident in accordance with Quality Standards in the appropriate clinical records
- Document pertinent observations and reactions regarding residents accurately, consistently, and legibly in the “Nurses Notes” in the residents chart.
- Communicate any changes in the residents conditions during “Change of Shift Report”
- Notify the resident’s physician and responsible parties as required
- Administer medications and performs treatments as ordered to all residents according to established procedures
- Assist in making physician rounds as needed
- Assist in taking off and the implementation of physician orders
- Create resident care assignments with careful and equal distribution of resident load. Implement any necessary changes to resident care load to ensure all needed care is accomplished during the shift, in a timely manner
- Utilize teaching opportunities with the resident, family and responsible parties, and member of the health care team
- Promote a positive TEAM approach to accomplish objectives
- Participate in maintaining a clean and safe environment
- Check discharge charts for completion prior to forwarding to the DON
- Attend staff meetings and participates in assignments for improvement of resident care
- Input to the DON regarding Employee Retention, Counseling, Probation and/or Dismissal
- Assist the DON/ADON with designated tasks such as Quality Assurance Monitors
- Perform additional duties/responsibilities as assigned
Benefits:
- Paid time off