POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the Nurse Manager's direct supervision, the Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct nursing care in accordance with the laws governing nursing practice. JOB-SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Ensures that the scope of duties and services provided are consistent and within the guidelines of the state nursing practice act

2. Demonstrates knowledge of individual patients’/residents' histories, current progress, and treatment goals

3. Demonstrates ability to make appropriate nursing decisions when assessing patients/residents

4. Complies with established medication policies and procedures

5. Effectively operates and troubleshoots commonly utilized equipment

6. Completes all required documentation in a timely manner

7. Receives telephone orders from mid-level practitioner/M.D. and fulfills orders per established policies and procedures

8. Reassesses patients per established policies and procedures to identify progress and trends that require intervention or reporting to the mid-level practitioner

9. Demonstrates knowledge of and possesses the ability to perform basic drug calculations

10. Participates in rounds when appropriate

11. Accepts patient assignments as directed by Charge Nurse or Director of Patient Services

12. Coordinates care with ancillary clinical departments to provide optimal patient care

13. Coordinates and oversees care delivered by LSA's

14. Ensures patient weights are performed and documented for patients as ordered

15. Enhances professional growth by attending seminars or further educational opportunities

16. Actively seeks out opportunities for professional advancement

17. Actively participates in orientation of new employees

18. Possesses the ability to recognize changes in patient status and ensures implementation of appropriate interventions

19. Verbalizes the Registered Nurse role in patient emergency situations and cardiopulmonary arrest

20. Performs other duties as assigned POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

• Licensed Registered Nurse in the State in which performing duties

EXPERIENCE:

• Preferred minimum of at least two (2) years in a Rehab Setting.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

• Maintain current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State in which performing duties
• Certified Rehab Nurse preferred.
• Certified in BLS/CPR
• Attend aggressive behavioral management training as required by the facility within thirty (30) days of employment
• Maintain current certification in good standing during employment with this facility, or obtain within thirty (30) days of hire

INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Embody the Nexus GOPTIC Core Values as personal talents of Genuineness, Ownership, Positivity, Teamwork, Innovation, and Compassion for working with our patients. This position serves as a member of the overall team and is required to maintain a positive attitude towards all team members, patients, residents, visitors, contractors, vendors, and others. This position must also function as a positive supporter of the company and facility policies and procedures following the management team's lead and the administrative team—excellent verbal and written communication skills with exceptional attention to detail. The individual must be a self-starter with critical thinking skills and teaching skills. PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment described herein are representative of those that generally must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully:

• This position primarily involves standing, walking, twisting, reaching, bending/stooping, pushing, pulling, and lifting to transfer patients daily.
• This position requires using the arm, leg, and back muscles frequently and for extended periods and regularly involves both hands and legs.
• This position requires regular work with equipment and movable parts.
• This position requires work with hands in water and occasionally with or near chemicals.
• Must be able to continuously deal effectively with stress created by residents, multiple tasks, noises, interruptions, and work cooperatively as part of the health care team while maintaining a pleasant attitude.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EXPOSURE/INFECTION CONTROL

This position has a Personnel Exposure Risk associated with GROUP ONE for potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens. See Facility Exposure Control Plan for more information on the Personnel Exposure Risk Index along with identified personal protective equipment required to be worn by an employee with a GROUP ONE rating for potential exposure.

This position occasionally requires work with or near chemicals.

In addition, this position requires that employees:

• Must be knowledgeable of and practice infection control techniques and standards (universal) precautions at all times.
• Must be screened for tuberculosis at the time of hire and on an annual basis after that.

DISCLAIMER

The information below in this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification and job function. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.