POSITION DESCRIPTION & EVALUATION
REGISTERED NURSE/REGISTERED NURSE SUPERVISOR

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities: Perform assigned patient care and related duties in accordance with the policies of the assigned organization and the New York State Standards of Nursing Practice. Reports to the Administrator/designee for compliance with The Grove at Valhalla Rehabilitation and Nursing Center policies. Is directly accountable to assigned facility supervisor and medical staff for onsite performance of assigned responsibilities.

Key tasks: Assessment, care plan implementation, therapeutic interventions, medication administration, clinical documentation, patient education and discharge planning.

Qualifications: Current license/registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of NY. Proof of citizenship or eligibility to work in US.

Experience: Minimum 1 year full time experience in a hospital (acute care) or Skilled Nursing Facility (long term care) preferred or required by assigned facility.

Requirements: Evidence of current malpractice insurance in the amount of $1/3 million.
Successful completion of The Grove at Valhalla Rehabilitation and Nursing Center pharmacology and clinical skills testing programs.
Current BCLS certification. ACLS required for ICU, ER, NALS for NICU, PALS for Pediatric ICU.
Documentation of required annual attendance at Fire Safety and Infection Control education programs or completion of The Grove at Valhalla Rehabilitation and Nursing Center annual self study/testing program.

Physical requirements: Submission of physician statement attesting to satisfactory health. 2 step PPD, chest X-ray if indicated by PPD results, immunization history, Hepatitis B vaccination or declination statement. Annual physician statement of satisfactory health including PPD.
Must be able to meet physical requirements of assigned organization for RN in assigned areas.

Required attributes: Reliable and Dependable compliance with assigned schedule. Professional accountability for maintaining current credentials on file at The Grove at Valhalla Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.
Submission of accurate, complete and updated skills assessment and learning needs to The Grove at Valhalla Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Office.
Timely completion of annual education and health screening requirements.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

1. Performs patient assessment to identify problems, needs and response to care
2. Appropriately reports findings to team members and/or physician
3. Participates in care planning
4. Performs medication administration and prescribed treatments in accordance with assigned organization policies and procedures
5. Performs required skills in accordance with current accepted practice standards. Meets requirements for assigned organization competency evaluation
6. Performs clinical procedures and practices in accordance with organization standard
7. Effectively instructs patients and families re care and treatment provided
8. Documents complete, accurate and timely nursing notes and summaries
9. Follows infection control practices and procedures
10. Demonstrates care, compassion and patience in dealing with patients and families
11. Recognizes problem situations and asks for supervisory assistance as needed
12. Performs duties in accordance with Patient/Resident’s Rights, Pain Management protocols
13. Adheres to assigned department and organization rules and regulations
14. Adapts to new work methods and other changes without incident
15. Meets work standards with minimal supervision
16. Maintains confidentiality of internal patient information
17. Works with others in a cooperative, friction-free manner