What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graduate Nurse position at Homewood Retirement Centers?
Homewood Living Plum Creek
Shift:
Status:
Salary: 26 - 26 Hourly
Job Summary:
Assesses the direct delivery of resident care and administers prescribed medications.
Essential Functions:
Qualifications:
Physical Requirements:
Ability to stand, walk, stoop, twist and turn frequently throughout the course of an 8 hour shift. Ability to push a med cart in dispensing medications. Ability to lift 30 pounds in assisting co- workers with resident lifts, transfers, etc. several times throughout the shift. Must be able to react quickly and decisively in emergencies and in unexpected behavior of residents.
Our Mission Statement
Honor Christ through faithful service to seniors and one another.
What's in it for you?
As a valued member of our team, you'll enjoy these exceptional benefits & perks:
Want to know more? Visit Homewood Benefits for all the details.
Shift:
Status:
Salary: 26 - 26 Hourly
Job Summary:
Assesses the direct delivery of resident care and administers prescribed medications.
Essential Functions:
- Treats all information about residents, their condition, and family as confidential information.
- Complies with established Corporate and Departmental policies and procedures, and maintains established standards and practices.
- Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
- Provides accurate and descriptive records of medical and nursing care of the residents.
- Participates in the resident care planning.
- Evaluates and is alert to the physical and psychological needs of the residents and responds in accordance with proper nursing techniques.
- Assists with admissions and discharges of residents.
- Assists in the management of nursing assistants.
- Assists with direct resident care as time and responsibilities permit.
- Performs other functions as directed by the supervisor.
Qualifications:
- Completion of a state approved RN program. Employment is contingent upon passing the next available RN board exam.
- Possesses judgment capabilities, initiative and dependability.
- Ability to read, write and understand English well.
- Ability to stand, walk, stoop, twist and turn frequently throughout the course of an eight hour shift.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to communicate to residents at a level they can understand.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to stand, walk, stoop, twist and turn frequently throughout the course of an 8 hour shift. Ability to push a med cart in dispensing medications. Ability to lift 30 pounds in assisting co- workers with resident lifts, transfers, etc. several times throughout the shift. Must be able to react quickly and decisively in emergencies and in unexpected behavior of residents.
Our Mission Statement
Honor Christ through faithful service to seniors and one another.
What's in it for you?
As a valued member of our team, you'll enjoy these exceptional benefits & perks:
- Paid time off, with an opportunity to cash out each year
- Tuition reimbursement
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
- Retirement contributions
- Professional licensure reimbursement
Want to know more? Visit Homewood Benefits for all the details.