Registered Nurse

POSITION:

The primary function of the Registered Nurse is to insure effective and efficient nursing care is provided as prescribed by the
physician and as required by the facility’s policies and procedures.

RESPONSIBLE TO:

This position is responsible to the Director of Nursing.

FLSA STATUS:
Non-Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

Education:
Graduate of accredited school of nursing

License:
Current, active license as a Registered Nurse

JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Demonstrate knowledge of, and respect for, the rights, dignity and individuality of each resident in all interactions
• Appreciates the importance of maintaining confidentiality of resident and facility information* Demonstrate honesty and integrity at all times in the care and use of resident and facility property
• Must be able to key information into computer systems
• Ability to read, speak and understand English, follow directions and complete assigned responsibilities
• Support facility administration, philosophy of care, and the policies and procedures
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all facility staff members
• Interest and awareness of changes and advancement in geriatric nursing and regulation

PHYSICAL CAPACITIES: (With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices)

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Continuous bending, squatting, twisting and reaching.
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which includes an annual TB screening and physical examination.
• Must be able to stand for and walk for extended periods of time. 
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds. 
• Requires infrequent lifting of weight up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Frequent pushing and pulling of carts.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Inside work, normal temperatures, some noise, occasional fumes/odors, chemical exposure and potential exposure to blood borne pathogens. 

This job cannot be performed without exposure to the stresses associated with an intimate, 24 hour skilled care environment that delivers care and services primarily to disabled and cognitively impaired residents in an aging population. Examples of these stresses include, but are not limited to: emergency health or safety response, weekend and holiday duty, unusual or impaired behavior by residents, family reactions to having a loved one in a nursing home, death and dying, oversight of state surveyors, ombudsmen and federal officials, presence of consultants and attorneys, and variable involvement of medical staff.  

HIPAA is a law that must be followed by all healthcare personnel at every level. This position is a Mandated Reporter regarding the suspicion of elder abuse and may have access to Protected Health Information (PHI).