Registered Nurse Floor Nurse - Santa Cruz, United States - Hearts & Hands
Description
Shift:
Hours: 3:00pm - 11:30pm
Purpose of Your Job Position:
The primary purpose of your job position is to provide direct nursing care to the residents and to supervise the day-to-day activities performed by nursing assistants.
Such supervision must be in accordance with current federal, state, and local standard guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be required by the Director of Nursing Services or Nurse Supervisor to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.
Delegation of AuthorityAs Charge Nurse you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out you_r _assigned duties.
Job Functions
Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position.
However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform.
The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Direct the day-to-day functions of the nursing assistants in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility.
Education:
Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an approved L_P_NL.
Experience:
None. On-the-job training provided.
Specific Requirements:
Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN or LPN_/_LVN in this state. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served. Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and team concept. Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.
Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel. Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures. etc., that are necessary for providing quality care. Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
Must be able to relate information concerning a resident's condition. Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.More jobs from Hearts & Hands
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