PRIMARY DUTY

The primary purpose of the RN is to provide direct and individualized nursing care to residents. The RN will work as part of the nursing team to assess resident needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Provides direct and individualized nursing care to residents

Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess resident's condition

Modifies resident treatment plans as indicated by residents' responses and conditions

Monitors all aspects of resident care, including diet and physical activity

Prepares residents for, and assist with, examinations and treatments

Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques and facility policies

Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of resident

Observes resident, records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies supervisor or physician of resident's condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents

Takes temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal and assess condition of resident

Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate resident care plans

Maintains accurate, detailed reports and records

Record residents' medical information and vital signs

Documents nursing history and physical assessment for assigned residents

Initiates a resident education plan according to the individualized needs of the resident, as prescribed by physician and/or facility policy including resident and family instruction

Explains procedures and treatments to residents to gain cooperation, understanding, and alleviate apprehension

Instructs residents, families and other groups on topics such as health education, disease prevention and health improvement programs

Responds to life saving situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol

May be required to be “on-call” periodically or as specifically needed by facility

Understands and reviews the facility’s Healthcare Clinical Policies and Procedures and Safety Guidelines

Reports any issues or problems that may arise to the Director of Nursing and/or Administrator

Complies with state, federal, and all other applicable health care and safety standards

Assists families and other visitors as needed

Attends/completes required in-services and other required meetings

Performs other duties as directed

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE an equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.

Graduate from an accredited nursing program; minimum of 1 year of previous long-term care experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience