RN / Registered Nurse
Location: Wilmington Delaware
Description: ACTS Retirement- Life Communities is at the momment seeking for RN / Registered Nurse right now, this vacancy will be placed in Delaware. Further informations about this vacancy opportunity please read the description below. Summary Statement: Provides general nursing care to residents in Country House. This is for a FT 3pm-11pm w/ EOW.
Essential Job Functions
Performs resident's! physical, nursing and Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment and care as dictated by assessment.
Supervises and coordinates nursing personnel in the provision of direct resident care in adherence to State, Federal and Corporate guidelines.
Formulates individualized nursing care plans utilizing the nursing process.
Assesses each resident daily and implements any changes as needed.
Accompanies the physician on rounds and ensures that pertinent information is communicated to him or her.
Transcribes and carries out physician's orders.
Participates in the training and supervision of nursing personnel.
Adheres to Federal/State and Corporate guidelines in the delivery of nursing care.
Prepares daily assignment of nursing personnel with respect to their duties, treatments, and other related tasks.
Identifies potential safety hazards and the noncompliance with Corporate guidelines as set forth in the Policy & Procedure Manual and implements corrective! action as needed.
Maintains accurate resident care record! s and documents pertinent data reflecting the use of the nursing process.
Attends and participates in the resident-care meetings, staff meetings and in-services.
Attends all mandated in-services.
Provides teaching to residents, their families and other staff as necessary.
Administers prescribed medications and treatments as ordered by the physician in accordance with approved nursing techniques and ACTS policy and procedures
Prepares equipment and aids physician during treatments and examinations of residents.
Observes resident, records significant changes in conditions and notifies supervisor or physician of residents condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.
Takes temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal and assess condition or residents.
Assists with direct resident care as needed.
Answers signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident's nee! ds.
Collects laboratory specimens such as urine, stool and sputum and performs blood glucose monitoring.
Monitors meal times and food trays for prescribed diet and assists in feeding residents when needed.
Observes nursing care and visits residents to ensure that nursing care is carried out as directed and treatments administered in accordance with physician's instructions.
Evaluates nursing activities to ensure resident care, staff relations and efficiency of service are in accordance with ACTS standards.
Participates in orientation and training of all nursing personnel.
Orders prescribed medications, solutions or treatments,
Maintains accurate narcotic counts.
Responds to residents' needs, concerns or complaints and implements corrective action as indicated and reports the above to the Director of Nursing or Administer of the Healthcare Center.
Assists the DON in the job performance evaluation of nursing assistants.
May perform othe! r duties as assigned.
Critical Skills and Knowledge Necessary !
General knowledge of supervisory principles and practice
Basic physical assessment skills
General knowledge of nursing principles
Good interpersonal skills
Good oral and written communication skills in English
The critical skills and knowledge required to successfully perform the functions of the position are normally obtained thru the completion of a current State License as Registered Nurse, current or eligible for certification in Cardia/Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Intravenous Therapy, and a minimum of one year post-training with the geriatric health care field.
Physical Demands
Lifting 50 pounds and carrying 10-20 pounds short distances -- occasionally weights greater than 50 pounds require assistance from co-worker of use of lifting device.
Walking moderate distances and sitting frequently
Pulling/pushing up to 50 pounds occasionally
Reaching below knees to above shoulders occasionally
Bending and twisting frequentl! y
Kneeling and squatting occasionally
Able to use both hands independently and together
Simple grasping, fine manipulation, writing
RN-WillowBrooke
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Physical Demands (continued)
Talking and hearing in person and on telephone
Clear speaking voice
Sense of smell
Near Acuity and Color Vision
Environmental Conditions
Inside 100%
Hazards -- Blood Borne Pathogens and Infectious Diseases
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to ACTS Retirement- Life Communities.
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This vacancy starts available on: Mon, 30 Sep 2013 10:07:01 GMT