RN

Registered Nurse

Responsibilities

• All nursing functions during his/her tour of duty.
• Administration of nursing home routines and policies during his/her tour of duty.
• Seeing that all personnel on the unit during his/her tour of duty function to the maximum capacity.
• Maintaining the highest quality of patient care in compliance with the physician’s orders.
• Cooperating in planning and evaluation experiences for employees under his/her supervision.
• Keeping all matters concerning the nursing home, the residents, and nursing home personnel in strict confidence. Do not discuss these matters with fellow employees.
• Cooperating with the Director of Nursing in setting up a nursing care plan for each resident.
• Assigning specific duties to nursing personnel under his/her supervision.
• Assisting supervisor in preparing time schedules and ensuring proper staffing.
• Providing proper assistance to medical staff.
• Directing and supervising the activities of the nursing personnel assigned to the unit during his/her tour of duty.
• Checking all residents charts for accurate reporting and recording of symptoms, reactions, and progress.
• Visiting residents frequently to evaluate their condition and need for nursing care.
• Rendering direct nursing care as needed.
• Working in any resident care area to which he/she is assigned.
• Supervising CNA’s and other nursing personnel.
• Give on-duty orientation for licensed personnel.
• Assign nursing cleaning duties.
• Obtain laboratory specimens.
• Assist nurses during stress situations.
• Charting of daily decubitus sheet

Requirements

• Must possess, as a minimum, a nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
• Must possess a valid and current RN license in this state.

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