RN Staff Nurse - Full Time 11-7 Shift
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DescriptionFull Time $3,000 Sign on BonusCompetitive RN wages commensurate with experience EDUCATION/TRAINING: • Registered Nurse currently licensed by the State of New Jersey • CPR Certification SKILLS: • Sincere desire to work with the geriatric population • Excellent knowledge in their field • Excellent observation skills with attention to detail • Ability to anticipate the needs and moods of residents and interact with residents under all conditions • Self-motivated with good organizational skills and an acute sense of responsibility • Knowledge of computer functions, including designated organization-approved electronic software • Excellent communication skills with residents, staff, families and the public • Ability to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position EXPERIENCE: • Experience in Long Term Care nursing preferred GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: • Understanding of state and federal healthcare laws and regulations • Provide professional care to patients • Perform professional duties as determined by qualifications and training • Assume charge of unit in absence of supervisor, if necessary STANDARD REQUIREMENTS: • Support the Mission, Values and Vision of the Holland Christian Home • Understand and honor the Christian principles of the organization • Demonstrate an understanding of the Residential Living principles, including resident choice, privacy, independence, and dignity in all interactions with residents • Demonstrate an understanding of the aging process, cognitive impairments, Alzheimer's and other dementias • Ensure all assigned user ID codes and passwords for accessing resident / facility information are kept confidential; ensure the departmental computer workstations left unattended are properly logged off or the password protected automatic screen-saver activates within established facility policy guidelines • Report known or suspected incidents of fraud to the Administrator • Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access facility's information system • Maintain HIPAA compliance as well as confidentiality of all data, including resident, employee and operations data • Exhibit concern for safety and well-being of staff, residents, families, and visitors • Perform standard assessments • Protect residents and employees by adhering to infection control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations ESSENTIAL DUTIES: • Observe, assess and report changes in resident's condition to immediate supervisor, attending physician, family or designated contact person • Call or accept verbal orders from resident's physician and transcribe them according to policies and procedures • Be present for shift change and transfer or residents condition by the previous shift charge nurse • Assure quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against resident care goals and standards; make or recommend necessary adjustment to resident plan of care with their input • Administer medications and treatments from medication cart, which is moved down the hall to each resident's room. Follow physician's orders, which are on the medication administration record. Initial M.A.R. sheets • Resolve resident issues and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team approach/strategies • Document appropriately and report any drug or treatment errors to supervisor or physician; discuss total plans of care and problem list with the MDS coordinator • Oversee LPNs and CNAs • Allocate staff assignments for CNAs in the absence of supervisor • Document on resident's chart relative to policy and maintain clinical records in a prescribed manner • Use appropriate and safe body technique when lifting and/or transferring residents or supplies • Operate equipment required for resident care • Use mechanical equipment and assistive devices for patient handling tasks as identified, according to the individual resident Care Plan and the Safe Patient Handling Act. • Assist physician during examination and/or treatment of resident if needed. Review orders with physician • Assist in training and supervising CNAs • Attend scheduled meetings and continuing education programs to keep abreast of current trends in medical science • Understand and apply basic principles of safety • Participate in the Quality Assessment Performance Improvement Program (QAPI) o Attend trainings to build understanding and capacity to undertake QAPI work o Carry out QAPI roles and responsibilities as assigned o Follow established policies and procedures in support of QAPI efforts o Collect required data for Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) purposes, as directed OTHER DUTIES: • Timely completion of all required in-services • Must be present for at least one mandatory annual fire drill • Must participate in annual N95 Fit Testing • All other responsibilities that may be necessary to fulfill the duties associated with the position or as may be assigned HOURS OF WORK: • As per department schedule • Weekends, if required Requirements Currently licensed as an RN by the State of New Jersey CPR certification Must work every other weekend