Registered Nurse ( RN ) Major Duties and Critical Tasks:
- Works using the guidelines established by the Nurse Practice Act, facility Policies and Procedures, and sound nursing judgment.
- Assesses, plans and evaluates nursing care delivered to patients/residents requiring long-term and/or rehabilitation care.
- Delivers nursing care to patients/residents requiring long-term and/or rehabilitative care .
- Implements the patient/resident plan of care and evaluates the patient/resident response.
- Directs and supervises care provided by other nursing personnel.
- Provides input in the formulation and evaluation of standards of care.
- Maintains knowledge of necessary documentation requirements .
- Maintains knowledge of equipment set-up, maintenance and use (i.e. monitors, infusion devices, drain devices, etc.).
- Maintains confidentiality and compliance with patient/resident rights, relating to all patient/resident/personnel information.
- Provides patient/resident/family/caregiver education as appropriate and/or directed.
- Conducts self in a professional manner in compliance with unit and facility policies .
- Works rotating shifts, holidays and weekends as scheduled.
Registered Nurse ( RN ) Required Education and Experience:
- Must be a graduate of a basic education program in professional nursing.
- A minimum of one year medical/surgical nursing experience in an acute care (hospital) setting or long-term care setting (acute/critical care is preferred).
- Must possess a current Registered Nurse ( RN ) license in state(s) of practice. Must have a reliable source of transportation.
The Registered Nurse ( RN ) is responsible to plan and deliver nursing care to patients/residents requiring long-term and/or rehabilitative care.