What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse / Baldwin Park Part Time position at Westminster Brand 051816?
Westminster Baldwin Park, a new Active Living Community in Baldwin Park has an open position for a Registered Nurse, Part time 2pm-10pm . We are a church related not-for-profit community service organization dedicated and committed to providing services for older adults.
We are an "EOE" and "Honor those who have served."
JOB SUMMARY:
Provide direct nursing care to residents and supervise day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants in accordance with state and federal standards.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Comply with all applicable rules, policies, standards, and guidelines related to employment with Westminster Services and its communities.
- Assist in planning resident care by following physician orders.
- Implement resident care based on physician orders.
- Evaluate care and communicate with doctors for updates of orders.
- Administer medication, IVs, give shots, update patient records, provide emotional support, patient education, basic diagnostics, and other patient procedures for residents.
- Receive and transcribe orders from attending physicians.
- Monitor blood glucose, temperature, and blood pressure when necessary.
- Respond to all emergencies.
- Schedule doctor’s appointments and coordinate transportation for the residents. Includes scheduling labs and transcribing lab results.
- Supervise CNA's and LPN’s as Charge Nurse – ensure they are providing resident care based on physician orders and defined care plans.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Must be currently licensed in the State of Florida as a Registered Nurse. Must be CPR Certified.
Experience and Basic Knowledge:
One year of long term care desirable. Med-Surg, Home Health experience helpful experience working with the elderly, handicapped or developmentally disabled