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NJ PENSION SYSTEM

SHIFT AND WEEKEND DIFFERENTIALS!!

JOB SUMMARY of the RN:
Under direction and general supervision, provides assessment and implementation of direct nursing care to residents in a long-term care facility.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS of the RN:

• Identifies and documents initial assessments of the resident's needs for immediate nursing action following admission.
• Assesses nursing needs of the resident in order to detect pertinent changes in the clinical picture and identifies appropriate changes necessary in the care plan; Develops, plans, evaluates, and documents care based on this assessment utilizing MDS form.
• Initiates appropriate referrals to other departments, services, and/or outside agencies for resident care.
• Gives comprehensive patient/resident care.
• Consults with supervisors and others regarding significant changes in resident's condition and relays appropriate information to succeeding shift.
• Collaborates with the health care team to complete MDS and care planning in compliance with facility and regulatory agency requirements.
• Interprets clinical data and notifies the physician of immediate changes in management that are indicated.
• Ensures that medical and emergency equipment/devices including alarms are in operating condition, and are available and functioning.
• Participates in wound care rounds.
• Assists in the orientation and training of new personnel.
• Provides clinical supervision of LPN's, CNA's, and other ancillary staff.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards; promotes adherence to Resident Bill of Rights.

OTHER JOB DUTIES of the RN:

• Attends and participates in required inservice training.
• Does related work as required.

RATE: $25.0884 - $26.6240/hour based on experience

SHIFT AVAILABLE: ALL

(Benefits, Paid Time Off, Union, Pension)

BASIC COMPETENCIES EDUCATION:

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current and valid NJ licensure as a RN.

EXPERIENCE:

• Preferred but not required.