Nurse Care Specialist

2 weeks ago


Little Rock, Arkansas, United States Cavalier Healthcare Full time
Job Description

Cavalier Healthcare seeks a skilled Registered Nurse to provide high-quality nursing care to our residents. As a key member of our healthcare team, you will be responsible for assessing the overall status of residents, documenting medical needs, and developing plans for treatment and resolution.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Assess residents' medical needs and develop plans for treatment and resolution.
  2. Monitor residents' activity and provide nursing care in accordance with physician orders and facility protocol.
  3. Coordinate new admissions, transfers, and discharges.
  4. Communicate with residents, family members, and healthcare professionals regarding resident status.
  5. Take and record vital signs.
  6. Administer medications and treatments, and document accordingly.
  7. Schedule job assignments and duties for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), ensuring adequate supervision.
  8. Take report at the beginning of the shift to receive updates on residents under your care.
  9. Be observant for changes in residents' conditions and notify supervisors, physicians, and family members as needed.
  10. Visit residents at various times during your shift.
  11. Supervise and assist with feeding residents and administer tube feedings.
  12. Order medications from the pharmacy in a timely and accurate manner.
  13. Carry out physician orders, including making lab slips, x-ray requests, and M.A.R.
  14. Provide routine nursing documentation as per facility protocol.
  15. Prepare residents for going on pass.
  16. Answer the telephone properly and in a timely manner.
  17. Complete Incident/Accident Reports as needed.
  18. Leave the nurses' station and medication cart clean and well-stocked for the on-coming shift.
  19. Count controlled drugs at the beginning and end of the shift.
  20. Report occupational exposure in accordance with facility protocol.
  21. Be knowledgeable about and promote resident rights.
  22. Prevent abuse, neglect, and exploitation of the elderly.
  23. Promote a safe, clean environment for residents.
  24. Check the 24-Hour Report daily to stay aware of changes in residents' conditions.
  25. Assist with M.D.S.+ and Total Care Plan meetings as indicated.
  26. Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested by the Director of Nursing.

Requirements:

  • Hold/handle
  • Lift
  • Carry
  • Reach – at and below shoulder height
  • Push/pull
  • Grasp and handle – pens, paperwork, and small equipment
  • Sit, stand, and walk
  • Twist, bend, stoop, kneel, and squat
  • Fine hand motor coordination
  • Ability to read and write legibly
  • Ability to comprehend and follow instructions

Licenses and Certifications:

Must be a Registered Nurse (R.N.) currently licensed and in good standing with the Board of Nursing in the State of Arkansas.

Summary of Occupational Exposure:

Tasks and procedures performed by the employee involve risks classified by C.D.C. as Category I.

Other Considerations and Requirements:

Must be able to tolerate a high pace as typical for a nursing facility. Must be able to take and give instructions well and enjoy working with the elderly.


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