$3,000 Sign On Bonus for all RN's
This is a 12 hour day shift position

SUMMARY:
Provides quality nursing services to meet the needs of each resident by performing the following duties:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Other duties as assigned.

1. Makes daily rounds on assigned unit at least at beginning and at end of shift to observe, examine, and/or interview residents to verify information f rom off -going shift, to monitor regulatory compliance and to determine staff assignments. Physically assesses new admissions and residents for changes in condition or as required by regulation.

2. Ensures provision of resident care. This includes but is not limited to: developing appropriate and
consistent care assignments with modifications, as necessary; monitoring care given and t ask completion; and providing care by taking/recording vital signs, food intake and output, properly administering medication, and using medical equipment and supplies, as needed.

3. Regularly assists with care plans to promote the highest level of resident physical, social and mental well-being. This includes but is not limited to: communicating care plan details, goals and approaches; reviewing compliance; consulting with interdisciplinary team; obtaining input regarding resident conditions, functional abilities, preferences, and alternative approaches to care.

4. Ensures proper communication of resident care matters. This includes but is not limited to: timely informing residents, physicians, family/legal representative(s), and/or other proper persons in the event of an accident/incident, injury, change(s) in condition, room or roommate, treatment, or need to transfer or discharge.

5. Trains and develops staff by assisting with orientation of new staff and/or temporary employees to unit, observing skills of nursing personnel, identifying learning needs, and maximizing teaching opportunities.

6. Maintains proper documentation. This includes but is not limited to: completing required documentation of care and services delivered during shift, assessments, special circumstances, change(s) in condition, and accident/incident reports.

7. Reports relevant information to the Director of Nursing/designee including but not limited to: interdisciplinary team functioning and communication; regulatory compliance issues; resident risk factors; changes in resident behavior; expressed dissatisfaction by resident or family; refusals of treatment, injuries, staff behavior, staffing needs, equipment and supply needs.

8. Participates with Director of Nursing/designee in survey processes. This includes but is not limited to: assisting with survey readiness, staff conduct and disclosure, responses to requests for information, and plans of correction and corrective action.

9. Provides for employee and resident safety. This includes but is not limited to: monitoring staff for compliance with OSHA, hazard communication, and blood borne pathogens; in cases of workplace.