What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse position at Epic Rehabilitation & Nursing at White Plains?
Job Summary
- Monday - Friday; Flexible Hours (Primarily Day Shift)
- Alternate hours or occasional weekend availability
At EPIC Rehabilitation and Nursing at White Plains, we strive to create a supportive environment that enables our patients to thrive. As a Registered Nurse Unit Manager, you will play a crucial role in providing exceptional care and guidance to our staff.
About Us
We are a 5-Star, 160-bed skilled nursing & rehabilitation center located in the heart of White Plains. Our overriding goal is to rehabilitate patients and successfully return them to their lives. For those who have come to reside permanently, we aim to create the best possible environment while optimizing their quality of life.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform professional supervision, guidance and direction to staff in both clinical and personnel issues on the Sub-Acute (Short Term Unit).
- Coordinate resident care in accordance with State DOH regulations.
- Provide support to resident/families in dealing with clinical issues and challenges.
- Ensure staff adheres to safety and infection control guidelines.
- Assist in establishing daily operations of resident care on unit. This includes but not limited to showers/baths, toileting, meal, medication administration and activities.
- Communicate to other members of the Interdisciplinary Team pertinent information to assure resident/family needs are met.
- Perform daily rounds of all residents on the unit.
- Perform assessments on residents as required by the facility - Admission, Elopement, Pain, etc.
- Develop plan of care for each resident. Document and communicate plan of care on Resident Information Sheets.
- Ensure Assessment: Document clinical observation and assessment on all assigned residents per regulations. Report findings of ongoing observations/assessments to the designated Nursing Supervisor. Document effectiveness of plan of care.
- Prepare resident assignments for Certified Nursing Assistants, considering the category of needs of the patient and competency of personnel.
- Communicate ongoing resident, family and facility plan/concerns/information to staff.
- Organize, oversee and supervise assigned unit activities and staff assignments. Provide a Nursing Assistant assignment for each CNA on his/her team. Communicate to CNA pertinent resident care needs. Monitor and evaluate the flow of activity and delivery of patient care provided by the CNA's (turning and positioning, mealtimes, bathing, etc.) Ensure CNA documentation records (ADL's BM, Meal intake, etc.) are completed.
- Communicate to the Interdisciplinary Team members any pertinent resident findings.
- Assist other staff members in completion of their duties. Orient new Nursing personnel as assigned.
- Perform other related duties as required and assigned.
Requirements
- Must be a graduate of an approved school of nursing.
- Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or three (3) years' experience in long term care.
- Current licensure in NYS as a Registered Professional Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse,
- Minimum three (3) years' experience in a supervisory capacity either in a hospital, long term care facility, or other related medical facility, training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practice.
- Must have a sincere desire to work with the elderly, chronically ill, and disabled.
- Must have a thorough knowledge of medical, social, and psychological needs of residents.
- Must utilize good judgment in emergency situations.
- Must possess a spirit of cooperation and enthusiasm in order to create an atmosphere conducive to rehabilitation and growth.
- Must be able to communicate well verbally with residents, families and staff.
- Must be able to handle emergencies with calm and intelligent response.
- Must have computer literacy.
- Covid-19 vaccinations are encouraged but NOT MANDATED; we continue to offer COVID-19 vaccination based on eligibility guidance from CDC.
