Registered Nurse / RN

Due to recent growth, we currently have opportunities for RNs to join our caring nurses at Forest Hill Health & Rehab center, a 156 bed Skilled Nursing Home located in Forest Hill, MD.

We currently have 2 RN opportunites available:

• FT day shift (7:00 - 3:30)
• FT night shift (11p-7:30a)

Summary:

Assesses and evaluates the health status of resident / patient and provides care and treatment in accordance with physician orders and standards of practice.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: 

• Assesses patients by physical examination including pertinent diagnostic testing to determine health status.
• Administers medications and treatments.
• Participates in the care planning process and oversees implementation of the plan.
• Supervises LPNs and nursing assistants.
• Communicates with physicians regarding changes in conditions, diagnostic test results, etc.
• Documents assessments and care in compliance with standards of care and company policy.
• Educates patients and their families on health-related issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Supervises nursing care provided by nursing assistants, licensed vocational/practical nurses and others for whom they are administratively or professionally responsible.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizational policies and applicable laws.
• Is in charge of facility in absence of higher-ranking management officials.
• Uses independent judgment and discretion on behalf of the organization in the performance of these duties.

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
• Valid State licensure as an RN.
• Current CPR certification.
  Previous Nursing Home experience.

EOE/m/f/d/v

No agencies please. Only qualified candidates will be considered.