Job description

Purpose of Position/Summary:

 Performs all aspects of nursing care, within the scope of the Indiana Nurse Practice Act, utilizing specialized knowledge, judgement and skill.  The RN4 works with minimal supervision, and has some management responsibilities and accountability to one nursing unit, or area of nursing (i.e. Education, Care Planning).  Reports to Nurse Supervisor 6 if Staff nurse or Education nurse; to Nurse Supervisor

5 if Care Plan Nurse. Essential Duties/Responsibilities:  Administers medications and treatments as ordered by a physician;  Assesses residents based on principles of biological, physical and behavioral sciences;  Documents results and reports results to the physician.  Communicates changes of conditions to families.

 Takes vital signs.  Transcribes physician orders.  Answers call lights and responds to any resident request for assistance.  Follows recommended safety and infection control standards.  Always adheres to resident’s rights.  Maintains correct controlled substance counts during shift.  Completes required documentation of nursing notes, transfer forms and other records.  Assists with orientation of new employees.  Participates in resident care planning, MDS's and documentation.  Assist with monthly changeover of all necessary forms.  Completes and distributes nurse aide assignments.  Gives a thorough report to on-coming shift.

 Plans, presents, and evaluates education programs.  Conducts orientation for all new facility staff.  Teaches and maintains paperwork for CNA and QMA class.  Operates AV equipment.  Prepares and distributes MDS calendar.  Signs and dates MDS's.  Schedules and conducts care plan conferences.  Audit charts and MDS; s for completeness.  Responds to codes.  Schedule transfer conferences and documents conferences.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $60.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• West Lafayette, IN 47906: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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