Staff Nurse - RN

This position provides care to assigned residents in a caring, safe and efficient manner and is responsible to perform the following according to location standards, procedures and individualized resident care plans. Assesses plans, implements and coordinates a plan of care for residents in pertinent areas. Assures medications and treatments are administered to assigned residents.

Make changes on plan of care as needed. Safeguards residents’ property. Maintains residents’ self-esteem, privacy and confidentiality of personal information. Provides residents with opportunities for independence and choice consistent with their care plans. Assures and assists to maintain safe, pleasant, orderly resident living areas.

Assures physicians’ orders are processed and physicians notified in a timely manner. Observes residents; directs and documents care provided to residents; receives and shares information; observes and reports residents’ conditions to appropriate staff. Responds promptly to resident call lights. Directs and assists with resident, family/significant other education.

Uses the EMR accurately. Uses transfer equipment (gait belt, mechanical lifts, slide boards, lift/slip, etc.) and handling techniques in a manner that makes residents feel safe. Demonstrates knowledge of department – specific safety, fire and disaster plans.