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RN Weekend Warrior
SHIFT: Part-Time, 7:00 - 7:30
RATE: $38.50/hour to $44.70/hour (depending on experience) Plus 13.5 paid Incentive Hours!
JOB DESCRIPTION:
An RN weekend Warrior maintains a safe environment for residents and striving to meet maximum security and comfort needs. Able to interpret patient information. Make critical decisions about necessary actions and administer medication, wound care, and other personalized interventions.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Consults and coordinates with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans
- Prepares and administers, and records prescribed medications
- Records patients’ medical information and vital signs
- Assesses the patient's ability to do routine daily tasks
- Recognizes and manages geriatric syndromes common to older adults, including cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, urinary, hematological, musculoskeletal, endocrine, neurological, psychiatric/psychosocial, integumentary, sensory, and pain problems
- Prepares equipment and aids physician during examination and treatment of the patient
- Communicate with family members regarding patient
- Records all care information concisely, accurately, and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format, and on the appropriate forms
- Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on the assignment setting
REQUIREMENTS:
- New York State Registered Professional Nurse licensure
- Experience in long-term care facility preferred
- Able to interpret patient information and make critical decisions about necessary actions
- Ability to supervise and work well with and show respect toward other healthcare personnel (i.e., CNAs, LPNs, physicians, etc.), residents, and their family members
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to follow written and verbal instructions
- Able to perform tasks while upholding high standards of quality, cleanliness, and kindness
- Physical endurance for frequent activity; ability to lift a minimum of 20 pounds
BENEFITS:
- Weekly Paychecks
- Referral Bonuses
- Peer Mentorship
Salary : $39 - $45