RN - Long Term Care
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Summary:

* Sign on bonus may be available for qualified candidates *

* Competitive Wages *

* Benefit package for eligible employees *

The Staff Registered Nurse provides professional and comprehensive nursing care within the scope of agency services. The target patient/client population for this position are those requiring skilled clinical care services. Activities of this position are patient/client focused and utilize the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation in accordance with nursing practice standards, physician orders, and agency policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

(20%)* Regularly assesses patients/clients needs and provides skilled nursing services as prescribed by the physician authorized plan of care and accepted standards of nursing practice.

(10%)* Initiates plan of care for assigned patients/clients and revises and adapts as necessary.

(35%)* Provides medication management and assesses therapeutic responses.

(15%)* Coordinates patient/client care by evaluating outcomes and providing on?going feedback to others involved in care relative to patient status and changes needed on patient care plan.

(15%)* Coordinates care with the Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) and interdisciplinary team.

(5%)* Notifies physician of changes in patient/client condition and care needs and obtains new orders as needed.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Function as case manager for assigned case load if assigned.

Implements preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures and utilizes community and agency resources for optimum patient/client care.

Utilizes documentation system to record services provided according to agency, professional, and program standards.

Certifications and Licensures:

BLS - Basic Life Support

Preferred Equivalent Experience - Required within 1 month of hire or transfer

FINGERPRIN - Fingerprinting

Required Equivalent Experience -

RN - Registered Nurse

Required Equivalent Experience -

Required Education:

Education: Associates Degree

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