What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (7p-7a) position at Richmond Heights Senior Living?
Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse to join our healthcare team. As a vital member of our medical staff, you will provide high-quality patient care in a dynamic environment, ensuring the well-being of patients across various settings. You will be responsible for assessing patient needs, implementing care plans, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive care.
Duties
Follows the nursing model to promote holistic care for the residents.
Ensures that policies and procedures are complied with by nursing personnel assigned.
Participates in the admission, discharge and transfers of residents as required.
Assesses for changes in residents’ status, notifying the physician and resident’s family or representative and documenting accordingly.
Transcribes physician orders to medical record and carries out orders as written.
Prepares and administers medications as per physicians’ orders and observes for adverse effects as indicated.
Performs wound treatments as per physicians’ orders, observes for changes and documents accordingly as indicated.
Schedules follow up appointments for residents and transportation needs as indicated.
Provides nursing leadership to nursing personnel assigned to the unit.
Provides direct care skills such as colostomy changes, tube feedings, wound care, suctioning, IV administration, etc. in accordance with current policies and procedures, as assigned.
Performs rounds to ensure resident needs are being met and personnel are performing their assigned duties.
Collaborates with other members of the interdisciplinary team as needed to ensure residents’ needs are holistically met.
Participates in management team meetings as indicated to discuss census changes, resident changes in status or care need, or complaints or concerns.
May assist in evaluating work performance of nursing personnel and implements discipline according to operational policies and as directed.
Informs appropriate departments of concerns or complaints and files grievances as necessary.
Reports any incidents or unusual occurrences to the unit manager, assistant director or nursing or director of nursing and participates in the investigative process as needed.
Participates in end of life care as required.
Ensures that there is adequate stock of medications, supplies, equipment and notifies appropriate personnel of needs.
Initiates, reviews and updates care plans as required.
Promotes teamwork, mutual respect, and effective communication.
Participates in the survey process when inspection surveys arise.
May participate in QAPI activities as needed or assigned.
Ensures that infection control principles are followed and helps correct deficiencies in practice as noted.
Other duties as assigned.
Skills
Proficient in patient assessment and providing high-quality patient care.
Strong knowledge of infection control practices and medical documentation standards.
Experience with case management processes in a healthcare setting.
Familiarity with geriatric care principles and best practices.
Ability to perform catheter care and venipuncture competently.
Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with healthcare teams and patient education.
Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Join our team of dedicated professionals committed to making a difference in the lives of our patients. Your expertise as a Registered Nurse will play an essential role in delivering exceptional healthcare services.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00 - $44.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Bariatrics
- Geriatrics
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
- Infectious Disease
- Wound Care
Physical Setting:
- Inpatient
- Long term care
- Nursing home
- Rehabilitation center
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus opportunities
- Overtime pay
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Required)
- RN (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Richmond Heights, OH 44143 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Richmond Heights, OH 44143: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30 - $45
