What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (RN) position at SLP Operations?
Description
Now Offering:
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
The facility is an equal opportunity employer. Duties and responsibilities may change based on business needs.
Now Offering:
- Next Day Pay
- Flexible Schedule
- Holiday Pay
- Competitive Hourly Rates
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Supervise professional and non-professional staff in the day-to-day delivery of resident care; schedule assignments and establish nursing unit priorities; orient new staff and participate in the recruitment and selection of nursing personnel; communicate policies and procedures; provide coaching and support as needed; monitor work performance, provide feedback, and administer corrective action when appropriate.
- Prepare and review medical records and nurses’ notes; assess residents’ physical and emotional status; monitor resident activity; provide nursing care in accordance with physician orders, individualized care plans, established standards of practice, and facility policies; coordinate and assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges; transcribe physician telephone orders; communicate resident status changes to residents, family members, interdisciplinary team members, and management.
- Prepare and administer medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician in accordance with nursing standards and facility policies; ensure all charting and documentation are accurately completed, signed, and dated per established procedures.
- Understand, comply with, and promote all policies regarding residents’ rights.
- Assist in the development, implementation, and ongoing review of individualized written care plans.
- Participate in in-service training programs; assist with orientation and job skills training; maintain professional competency through continuing education.
- Monitor the work environment and nursing practices to ensure compliance with safety, fire, disaster preparedness, infection control, and other departmental policies and procedures; maintain cleanliness and safety of work and treatment areas.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing and currently licensed by the state.
- Must be able to supervise other employees and work cooperatively to obtain resident care objectives.
- Must be able to interact positively with residents, families, and regulatory agencies, and work collaboratively with employees at all levels.
- Must be able to maintain consistent attendance and be willing to work long or irregular hours, often under pressure.
- Must comply with all local health regulations and successfully complete a post-offer health assessment.
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Physical and Sensory Requirements (with or without the use of mechanical devices):
- Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, and community agencies.
- Ability to perform physical activities such as walking, reaching, bending, stretching, pulling, and lifting.
- Adequate fine and gross motor coordination to carry out required tasks.
- Long-term care facility setting.
- Exposure to residents with varying levels of care needs.
- May include evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts.
- Resident-centered care
- Professionalism and ethical conduct
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Cultural sensitivity and respect
The facility is an equal opportunity employer. Duties and responsibilities may change based on business needs.