What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse position at C A R E CENTER INC?
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THE CARE CENTER, INC.
Part-Time
Butler, PA Location
Overall Function:
Provides medication education, medication administration, care coordination, and other nursing duties within the Enhanced Personal Care Home setting.
Essential Functions:
- Reports changes in the patient's condition to the primary nurse and appropriate supervisor.
- Monitor the patient’s progress and environment on an ongoing basis and complete and submit reports and recommendations of monitoring.
- Instructs patients, family, and home care aides in nursing care procedures relative to the patient's needs.
- Completes all required documentation, including clinical, statistical, interdisciplinary communications, patient care documentation, and other medical information, in an accurate and timely manner.
- Participates in interdisciplinary conferences, communications, and documents all contacts with other service providers noted in the patient's clinical record.
- Participates in resident or community education/informational programs and events, as required.
- Maintains contact and serves as a patient advocate with appropriate medical professionals, as required by the patient's needs and treatment.
- Performs other related duties as may be necessary or required to ensure patient safety, quality treatment, and successful operation of the program.
- Adheres to all policies, laws, regulations, and codes of ethics and confidentiality as outlined by federal and state laws, and agency policies and procedures.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing or successful completion of a Registered Nurse program from an accredited School of Nursing with two years of experience in a psychiatric health care setting.
- Current and valid R.N. licensure to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
- ANA certification in Psychiatric or Community Health nursing or eligibility for the same.
- Must successfully obtain Criminal History Clearance from the PA State Police, Child Abuse Clearance from the PA Department of Human Services and FBI Fingerprint Clearance.
- Must not be excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid, or any other federal health care program.
Available Benefits:
- Medical and dental benefits for eligible employees.
- Retirement plan with potential for agency match.
- Tuition discounts with partnering colleges and universities.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Generous time off for eligible employees.
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