Hourly Rate: $33.00 ($33.00 - $36.00/hr. dependent upon experience)

Absolut Care of Allegany has an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our caring and knowledgeable team at our Allegany, NY location.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with RN Supervisor to ensure best possible functions of assigned unit
• Consults and coordinates with health care 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 patients’ 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 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 assignment setting.

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited school of nursing
• Current and valid license as a Registered Nurse in the state of New York require
• Education or experience in long term care or geriatric nursing is preferred
• Must be flexible, punctual, professional, and reliable
• Strong customer service skills and compassion

RCA Health Care Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, genetic history, national origin, marital status, disability, Vietnam or disabled veteran status or arrest record.