• 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.

SHIFT - FULL TIME

RATE - $25.0884 - $26.6240 Based on experience Full Time

Per Diem Rate: $31.00