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Job Summary:
The
Registered Nurse will work with
physicians, implementing their orders
for medications, treatments and special
tests. He/She will supervise LPNs, LVNs
and CNAs to help them provide total
nursing care for institute's residents.
Job
Description:
The
Registered Nurse will perform
all or some of the following Job
description:
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Interview applicants, recommend
hires; participate in counseling to
extent permitted by the State
Practice Act
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Initiate and lead team conferences
to develop individualized nursing
care plans
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Assess and document resident's
condition and nursing needs
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Assign team members who have the
capabilities and qualifications to
meet resident's needs
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Implement physicians' orders
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Administer medications, start IVs,
perform treatments, procedures and
special tests and document treatment
as required by institution and
local/state/federal rules and
regulations
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Ensure supplies are used
economically and equipment is clean
and maintained in a safe manner
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Coordinate nursing care of residents
scheduled for therapy or procedures
by other departments
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Report and record observations and
reactions regarding residents
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Assist or institute emergency
measures for sudden adverse
developments.
Minimum Requirements / Knowledge / Skill
For Registered Nurse Job
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2 years of experience in wound care,
medically complex nursing care,
respiratory/pulmonary and acute care
experience
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Ability to direct, motivate and
train staff
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Ability to
work
as a member of a team
Ability
to
communicate effectively with
residents, family members and all
levels of the organization and
maintain confidentiality.
Minimum Education Requirements /
Certification / Licensure For Registered
Nurse Job
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