Registered Nurse

Responsibilities

AssessmentsCompletes the nursing admission assessment on admission or assigned residents per procedure utilizing proper techniques, tools and historyUtilizes the admission assessment for information in caring for each resident as assignedMakes appropriate situational decisions with information received from assessmentsNotifies and consults with physicians and supervisorsMakes appropriate referrals or social service contactsConsults with other departments as required or neededPlanningInitiates a nursing care plan on each assigned admission based on nursing assessments and identification of nursing problemsReviews physician orders on assigned residents prior to care and requests physician’s orders when appropriate to plan resident’s careEncourages participation of residents/families in plans of careIntegrates therapeutic plans of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary teamImplementationExecutes procedures consistent with interdisciplinary nursing care plans, the regulatory manual and the Petersen Health Care Policy and Procedures Manuals that are within the scope of the role of the RNConsistently demonstrates proficiency in skills applicable to nursingProvides for the safety and security needs of assigned residents through:Appropriate explanationsAppropriate use of restraintsMaintenance of communication devices (nurse call lights, TV, telephone, etc.), proper equipment, utensils, transportation, total body hygiene, and basic comfort care measures including pain controlUtilizes all techniques of infection control appropriately: hand washing, changing dressings, giving injections, applying isolation precautionsProvides for the psycho-social needs of residents by :Anticipating fears, worries, changes in life styleListening to and hearing resident/family anxieties and providing forum for venting or reducing anxieties; providing diversion consistent with interests and condition of residentCoordinated development of a realistic comprehensive resident/family education plan in conjunction with the interdisciplinary teamEvaluationReviews plans of care of assigned residents on a day-to-day basis updating as necessary when outcomes cannot e realized or problemsCommunication SkillsObtains pertinent data in an objective and professional manner by:Interviewing residents/families in a sensitive fact finding waySeeking information from physicians appropriatelyCommunicates pertinent information and seeks assistance regarding resident care throughout the tour of duty and at change of shiftArticulates and utilizes factual data for problem solving in resident/family and/or interdepartmental staff-related conflicts in a way that demonstrates a positive and cooperative mannerContributes in a constructive manner in staff meetings and Resident Care ConferencesConsistently communicates in a manner that demonstrates a positive and cooperative attitudeDocuments clearly and completely the various aspects of the nursing process on medical records and other appropriate formsUtilizes appropriate and professional body languageDemonstrates receptively through active listeningChange ProcessIdentifies areas appropriate for change in a manner that demonstrate a positive attitudeFacilitates change process in a manner that demonstrate a positive attitudeAdapts to change brought about by external and internal force in a cooperative and mature way

Skills & Qualifications

Be of legal working ageBe able to read and follow written directionsBe able to communicate with residents and co-workers in EnglishMust possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the generalWork overtime as necessaryMust possess a general knowledge and understanding of state and federal laws as they pertain to long term careGraduate of an accredited school of nursingCurrent license in good standing in the state in which the facility is locatedMust have the current federally required vaccines or proof of a valid exemption.

Petersen Health Care

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