RN Staff Nurse

ROCHESTER, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=505+MOUNT+HOPE+AVE+ROCHESTER+NY+USA+14620)

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Description

Episcopal SeniorLife Communities Mission:

We provide high quality services from skilled nursing and restorative care to housing, assisted living and community-based wellness programs. We are committed to meeting each individual's needs, in a culturally competent manner, supporting family and loved ones through transitions, and fulfilling our pledge...

Life. Inspired Every Day.

RN Staff Nurse - Full-Time

7am-3pm

Pay Rate - Starting at $35.00/hourly

The RN Staff Nurse is responsible for resident care activities under the direction of nursing leadership.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Exhibit knowledge and proper application of established policies and procedures.

Provide information for the development of nursing care plans.

Observe and monitor residents' health status and communicate significant findings to the RN leadership on the unit.

Safely perform therapeutic and preventative nursing procedures and treatments under the direction of leadership on the unit.

Follow established care plan.

Participate in quality assurance programs and infection prevention as required.

Assist with supervision and direction of non-professional nursing staff under direction of Professional Registered Nurse leadership on all shifts. follow resident plan of care

Be familiar and accountable for all medication policies and procedures.

Administer medication per policy and procedure.

Reorder medication per the pharmacy procedures.

Exhibit knowledge of desired/untoward effects of administered medications.

Observe residents for reaction to medications reporting and documenting effectiveness.

Follow established documentation procedures.

Complete exception report, bowel record at the end of shift and hand off any pending issues.

Be familiar with documentation requirements specific to MDS and resident needs.

Utilize supplies in a cost-effective manner. Monitor usage regularly.

Report unsafe conditions to the Professional Registered Nurse leader in a timely manner.

Document all incidents/accidents per policy.

Be familiar with established emergency procedures.

Be courteous and polite to all encountered.

Address residents by name

Respond to resident needs as soon as possible.

Refer issues/problems to Nurse Manager/supervisor or designee.

Assist with orientation of new nurses on the unit.

Report off to other team leader or nursing leadership when leaving the unit.

Ensure residents get to scheduled activities/therapy on time.

Floating to aid staffing need within the nursing department as needed.

Follow dress code per facility policies.

Provide assistant to co-workers as needed.

Answering call lights/unit phone in unit secretary absence.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

Current NY state Registered Nurse license.

Minimum one year clinical experience, preferably in gerontology.

Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Must have effective social and communication skills, need to be flexible and willing to adapt to change.

Ability to interact courteously and tactfully with staff, residents, family members, visitors, vendors, and the general public.

Adult CPR Certified.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performing duties of this job requires lifting, bending, walking and standing. Must be able to occasionally lift loads of 50 pounds without assistance and the ability to sit, talk, and hear is required. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

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