Registered Nurse (RN)

Position Overview

Advanced level professional under general direction to monitor health of residents, conduct and document health assessments, provide temporary or emergency treatment and serve as consultant to other staff regarding medical problems. Perform material and substantial duties of classification more than 50% of the time.

Summary of Job Duties

Provide professional nursing care as needed; assist with special treatment needs; assist physician with medical/surgical procedures; act on lab results; evaluate residents overall condition as is appropriate; communicate and coordinate care with physician as needed. Review and insure correlation of physician order, pharmacy printout and MAR/TAR. Maintain confidentiality of all residents' medical care and treatment records; ensure privacy of protected health information as required by HIPAA. Counsel and mentor LPNs; implement and maintain infection control measures; coordinate resident care between disciplines and shifts; coordinate administration of resident immunizations; monitor clinic appointments, labs, x-rays and tests.

Coordinate staffing requirements to ensure resident care needs; coordinate nurse attendance for resident review, Plans of Care and IHP meetings; oversee and/or determine major unusual incidents; perform complete investigation and communicate findings with all appropriate internal/external parties; serve as facilitator with pharmacy, medical records, lab services and vendors. Maintain confidentiality of personnel files and matters regarding documented employee relations incidents/occurrences/disciplines, etc.
(Performs Related Duties As Required)

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements

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