Registered Nurse

Company: Floral Long Term Care
Location: Jupiter
Posted on: September 17, 2020

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN)Registered Nurse (RN) Job Duties:+ Assists in defining, maintaining and interpreting standards of practice.+ Performs required skills (assessment, intervention) according to guidelines, policies and procedures.+ Participates in interdisciplinary committees which influence or determine policies affecting nursing practice.+ Follow facility procedures/protocols for admitting residents transferring to hospitals/clinics/outpatient visits and completion of appropriate documentation based on established guideline.+ Makes rounds on all resident rooms and ensure that the L.P.N.'s, C.N.A.'s and/or others under his/her supervision receive their resident reports, has their assignments and break times scheduled.+ Assist the L.P.N. in establishing routines which facilitate a high level of nursing practice.+ Receives and give reports from and to outgoing and incoming shifts. Count or ensure the counting of controlled drugs with outgoing and incoming shifts.+ Coordinates/Prepares MDS schedules for quarterly, annual and significant change assessments.+ Complete MDS Booklet as per schedule (Nursing Sections).+ Reviews and signs off on all completed MDS and RAP Summary.+ Develops care plan that demonstrate knowledge of criteria to ascertain resident specific needs based on health care problem(s).+ Makes needed revisions and updates to the care plans.+ Ensures that care plan is carried out which demonstrates familiarity with criteria to establish priorities specific to anticipated outcomes.+ Monitors the provision of care for the residents in his/her assigned unit.+ Interprets philosophy and objectives of nursing service to residents, families and others.+ Identifies resident/family learning needs based on the discharge care plan as applicable and carries out appropriate teaching required.+ Demonstrates ability to coordinate and collaborate with resident/family and other members of the comprehensive health care team.+ Monitors the administration and accurate recording of medications used.+ Investigates and follow through on medication errors.+ Notifies physicians of pertinent observations and reactions, incident and abnormal laboratory and x-ray results as required and documents same promptly.+ Transcribes physician orders timely and ensure orders are implemented as appropriate.+ Reports all resident, visitor and work-related accidents/injuries and demonstrates appropriate follow through by investigating, documenting and processing incident reports.+ Accepts guidance, supervision, and criticism if needed. + Practices in compliance with the Nurse Practice Act and regulatory agencies regulations.+ Assures that a stock level of medications, medical supplies, equipment, etc. are maintained at adequate levels at all times.+ Assume the authority, responsibility and accountability of directing your nursing shifts.+ Other responsibilities as deemed necessary and appropriate or as may be directed by the Director of Nursing Services or Administrator.Registered Nurse (RN) Qualifications/Requirements:+ Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing+ M.S./B.S. or equivalent experience preferred+ Nursing Experience which one has acquired clinical competence and strong leadership skills.+ Demonstrates an understanding of and appreciation of the aging process.+ Ability to be self-directive in delegated areas of responsibility.Salary: $45 an hour

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