RN Registered Nurse

Job description

Job Purpose:

To deliver high-quality nursing care and services to residents in a rehabilitation and nursing center based on physician-prescribed medical care and treatment orders. The incumbent is responsible for managing medical emergencies, evaluating circumstances, conditions, and resolving them following established procedures and protocols.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of previous nursing experience. For non-degreed registered nurses, three (3) years of work experience shall serve in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
Must possess and maintain a valid State of New York Nursing license.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Effective communication skills, both written and oral.
Positive interpersonal skills to interact with residents, families, and colleagues.
Ability to implement specialized therapeutic or physical care plans and procedures.
Competence in operating and controlling special needs and therapeutic equipment.• Familiarity with HIPAA laws of confidentiality and knowledge of OSHA compliance standards.
Commitment to core beliefs about learning, teaching, and ongoing professional development.
Reports to: Director/Senior Director

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

The following list outlines the representative tasks performed within this classification, though variations may occur based on the assigned rehabilitation and nursing center.

Prepare and administer medications according to physician orders and established schedules.
Implement collaborative coaching and learning approaches to maintain safe clinic environments.
Monitor and administer treatments for various medical conditions, including diabetes management, gastric tube feedings, inhalations, and clean catheterizations.
Conduct assessments, including vital signs and condition evaluations.
Plan and execute procedures for the chronically ill, such as clean catheterizations, nebulization, and gastric feeding tube management.
Train and monitor center personnel on medical procedures and conditions like diabetes, anaphylaxis, asthma, seizures, and clean catheterization.
Maintain accurate records, including medication dispensing, incident reports, nursing notes, daily treatments, and interventions.
Monitor and manage medical supplies, ensuring appropriate supply levels.• Ensure the safety and sanitation of the rehabilitation and nursing center clinic.
Maintain student/resident medical records and collaborate with the evaluation team as needed.
Charts and maintains accurate records of activities performed, i.e., medications dispensed, incident reports, nursing notes, daily treatments, and interventions.
Monitors materials and medications to ensure appropriate supply levels.
Provide billing information for eligible cases regarding treatment, interventions, and guardian contacts.
Collaborate with teaching staff for the health and safety of all residents.
Provide training and education for clinic staff on health, sanitation procedures, and compliance with guidelines.
Stay current on nursing evidence-based practices.
Maintain open communication with residents, families, teachers, parents, and administrators.
Support rehabilitation and nursing center operations, providing coverage during vacancies or emergencies.
Offer professional development on clinic and medical procedures.
Assist in updating and maintaining district medical documents.
Inspect for health-related concerns, such as head lice.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Sunshine Enterprise USA is an "Equal Opportunity Employer-Minorities, Females, Veterans

and Disabled Persons"