Registered Nurse

SH -1045 - Registered Nurse- West Lafayette, IN

Purpose of Position/Summary:

• Incumbent works as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Nursing Department of the Indiana Veterans' Home.
• Performs all aspects of nursing care, within the scope of the Indiana Nurse Practice Act, utilizing specialized knowledge, judgement and skill.
• The RN4 works with minimal supervision, and has some management responsibilities and accountability to one nursing unit, or area of nursing (i.e. Education, Care Planning).
• Reports to Nurse Supervisor 6 if Staff nurse or Education nurse; to Nurse Supervisor 5 if Care Plan Nurse.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Administers medications and treatments as ordered by a physician;
• Assesses residents based on principles of biological, physical and behavioral sciences;
• Documents results and reports results to the physician.
• Communicates changes of conditions to families.
• Takes vital signs.
• Transcribes physician orders.
• Answers call lights and responds to any resident request for assistance.
• Follows recommended safety and infection control standards.
• Always adheres to resident's rights.
• Maintains correct controlled substance counts during shift.
• Completes required documentation of nursing notes, transfer forms and other records.
• Assists with orientation of new employees.
• Participates in resident care planning, MDS's and documentation.
• Assist with monthly changeover of all necessary forms.
• Completes and distributes nurse aide assignments.
• Gives a thorough report to on-coming shift.
• Plans, presents, and evaluates education programs.
• Conducts orientation for all new facility staff.
• Teaches and maintains paperwork for CNA and QMA class.
• Operates AV equipment.
• Prepares and distributes MDS calendar.
• Signs and dates MDS's.
• Schedules and conducts care plan conferences.
• Audit charts and MDS; s for completeness.
• Responds to codes.
• Schedule transfer conferences and documents conferences.

Job Requirements:

• Must be licensed as and maintain license as a Registered Nurse in Indiana; must be registered as a certified CNA and QMA instructor in Indiana; must maintain first aide, mantoux and CPR certification and instructor's certification (if in Education).
• Ability to understand and communicate with residents, other staff and families; ability to complete required paperwork correctly and legibly; ability to provide safe, efficient nursing care, following all applicable state and Veterans' Administration rules, Client policies and procedure and all HIPAA rules; ability to use medical equipment within the scope of licensure; ability to teach students; ability to prioritize workload; ability to be flexible; ability to assess resident's and report to the physician; ability to administer medications and treatments in a safe, efficient manner, recognizing medication side effects; ability to know approved abbreviations and appropriate terminology; ability to complete the MDS form accurately and timely; ability to write care plans, based on individual needs; ability to operate AV equipment; ability to plan and organize educational programs; ability to respond appropriately to medical emergencies and make appropriate decisions; must attend required in-services.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

• May assign and review work of Nursing Attendants in assigned area; reports to Nurse Supervisor 6; or to Nurse Supervisor 5 if a Care Plan Nurse.

Difficulty of Work:

• Work involves complex judgement decisions, based on scientific and biological principles.
• Must demonstrate sound nursing judgement in assessment of residents.

Responsibility:

• RN is legally responsible for own nursing actions, with minimal supervision, requiring judgement for use of specialized knowledge.
• Failure to utilize good judgement may be detrimental to resident care and to facility reputation.

Personal Work Relationships:

• Works with residents, professional and non-professional staff, residents' families, visitors, volunteers and staff from other facilities.

Physical Effort:

• Must be able to walk and stand for long periods of time; must be able to bend, stoop, twist, reach above shoulders, push/pull, must be able to assist with lifting and transferring residents, from 100 to 500+ pounds, using a gait belt or other accepted practices, or with a mechanical device.

Working Conditions:

• Work is generally on a nursing care unit, office or classroom, in a controlled environment; may be exposed to body fluids and cleaning chemicals; may be exposed to violent residents.

Syra Health is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at all levels. Lived experience and non-traditional backgrounds are welcomed and encouraged.