Registered Nurse (RN) Job Description
The Registered Nurse is an integral member of the nursing team assisting the Charge Nurse in responsibility for total resident care within the nursing unit and management of the unit. The RN will perform a variety of duties to provide exceptional nursing care to residents.
Essential responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Carries out administrative and resident care duties as directed. Provides professional nursing services.
Abides by nursing and procedures and interprets them to personnel, residents, medical staff and public.
Has knowledge of resident status at all times and communicates effectively as appropriate.
Gives and receives reports. Answers telephone inquiries. Takes and transcribes physicians orders.
Evaluates residents needs, condition and care, and assists supervisor in developing nursing care plan for individual residents, including rehabilitative and restorative activities, and instruction in self-help.
Admits & orients new residents and their family members. Reviews and completes all necessary admission responsibilities.
Participates in care team and periodically reviews resident care plans with supervisor and residents physician.
Maintains unit records. Performs charting duties. Maintains narcotic records. Completes required unit or medial chart forms.
Communicates to Department of Social Services, information regarding pending admissions, discharges or change in status.
Makes rounds, takes and records vital signs as required. Checks and gives medication, gives treatments, and performs other professional services as ordered or required.
Requirements:
Graduate of an approved school of nursing. Current registration as nurse in the state of New Jersey. CPR/AED certification required.
At least six months experience in medical-surgical nursing essential. Previous experience with geriatric residents desirable.
Must handle emergency situations, give emergency care and give reassurance to residents and relatives.
Exposed to infection and odors.
Sits, stands and walks most of workday. Lifts, moves, transfers and supports residents and equipment.
Independent decision making related to notification of physician regarding change in status. If supervisor or charge nurse not present, is responsible for management of unit.
Wiley offers excellent benefits including:
Health, dental, life insurance
Retirement Plan with company contribution
Great paid benefit time
Employee discounts on products and services such as Verizon Wireless, AAA, Annie Mac Mortgage and more!
Wiley Christian Retirement Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer