Title of Position: Registered Professional Nurse Location:- Albany, NY Full time/Onsite Monday - Friday Summary Performs nursing services as directed by an authorized Medical Practitioner in the care of the sick, the prevention of disease, and the conservation of health to individuals and families; promotes coordination and effective management of patient care services rendered by an interdisciplinary team of workers. Provides direction and supervision of License Practical Nurses and Home Health Aides. Accepts additional responsibility dependent on previous nursing practice, preparation, and competence.
Job functions: - Assesses the patient's physical, mental, emotional, socioeconomic, financial, spiritual, cultural, and environmental factors, which affect health status and the person's ability to cope with illness and/or disability..
- Provides direct nursing skills under the direction of an authorized Medical Practitioner including health teaching, health counselling, and patient care
- Provides health education specific to the needs of the patient and caregivers to enable them to reach their maximum level of independence and well-being during the episode of care.
- Evaluate and document the effectiveness of teaching methods and patient/caregiver response to teaching.
- Evaluate the patient's responses to care and treatment, document and report significant changes to the primary Medical Practitioner.
Responsibility - Directly responsible and accountable for rendering skilled nursing care to the patient and completing all associated documentation.
- Responsible for supervision of aide(s) and LPNs assigned to patients. Respects confidentiality of information and utilizes cost-efficient practices.
- Demonstrates politeness, and consideration for other's concerns, and is public relations oriented.
Licensure, Certificates, Registration, Memberships, ETC - Current license to practice nursing in the state of New York, possession of a valid New York driver's license at the time of hire and maintenance of valid driver's license throughout employment.