Registered Nurse (RN)

Registered Nurse (RN ) Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse ( RN ) is responsible to plan and deliver nursing care to patients/residents requiring long-term and/or rehabilitative care.

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.