What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - Onsite position at VIVA USA INC?
Title: Registered Nurse - Onsite
Mandatory skills:
nursing, nursing facility, long term care,
nursing assessment, nursing practices, nursing methods, nursing techniques,
medication, treatments, care plan,
medical care, physical care, psychological care, resident care, patient care,
clinical documentation, administrative documentation, security and control,
medicines, medical supplies, medications and dispensing, pharmacology
Description:
Administer medication and perform treatments on an assigned unit, as ordered by the physician and within scope of license
Receives and delivers a variety of information regarding the residents’ medical, social, functional and other needs
Participates in the receiving and giving of shift reports.
Communicates with residents, family and staff as necessary to ensure the resident receives appropriate care from the interdisciplinary team
Performs the initial admission nursing assessment on a newly admitted resident; assists with the development of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments, ongoing quarterly reviews and care plans
Maintains appropriate clinical and administrative documentation regarding diagnosis, assessments, treatment and summary of client progress
Leads and performs limited supervision of subordinate staff and assists as needed with direct resident care for the completion of Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) including bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, personal hygiene and mobility
Conducts and participates in in-service training and staff development programs for regularly employed staff and other duties as assigned.
Utilizes Client Management System concepts and tools for problem solving and continuous work/process improvements and efficiency
Other duties as assigned, as related to the position.
Knowledge of Gerontological/geriatric nursing theory and practices
Residents’ condition and changing medical/physical/psychological care needs
Effects of the aging process
Practices and procedures of team nursing
Practices and procedures of developing treatment plans for resident/patient care
Practices and procedures of pharmacology and medicines client laws, rules and regulations governing general professional nursing practices and the security and control of medical supplies and medications and dispensing there of
Professional nursing methods and techniques
Observing and assessing behavior and progress of patients
Applying and interpreting client laws and regulations governing geriatric nursing practices Developing and carrying out patient care plans within a team nursing concept
Effective oral and written communication
Building interpersonal relationships Ability to:
Learn, implement and monitor Client Management System methods, and to use Client Management System concepts and tools for problem solving and continuous work/process improvement and efficiency.
Selective Preference(s):
One or more years of skilled nursing facility or long-term care experience preferred
Required Skills
Active RN license in AZ
Preferred Skills
2 Step TB Test
Notes:
Onsite
Schedule: PRN- as needed Day and Night shifts working 12-hour shifts 6:00-6:30. Working 40 hours is not promised in this position.
VIVA USA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a professional working environment that is free from discrimination and unlawful harassment. The Management, contractors, and staff of VIVA USA shall respect others without regard to race, sex, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical, mental or sensory disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or status as a Vietnam-era, recently separated veteran, Active war time or campaign badge veteran, Armed forces service medal veteran, or disabled veteran. Please contact us at for any complaints, comments and suggestions.
Contact Details :
Account co-ordinator: Ramadas Kumaresan
VIVA USA INC.
3601 Algonquin Road, Suite 425
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
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