Registered Nurse - Williamston, United States - Heart Healthcare Management

Description

Job Description

Fulltime, Part-Time, & Per Diem opportunities available

Purpose of Your Job Position

To provide direct nursing care to residents under the medical direction and supervision of the residents' attending
physicians, the Director of Nursing Services, and the Medical Director of the facility. To monitor the performance
of non-licensed personnel. You will also assist in modifying the treatment regiment to meet the physical and
psychological need of the resident, in accordance with established medical practices and the requirements of the
policies and procedures of this facility in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards governing the
facility.

Delegation of Authority

As Staff Nurse, you are delegated the authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your
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 statement of duties
does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

Education Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a RN
• A physical examination and/or evidence from a physician indicating freedom of communicable disease to be available upon employment.
• Must be in good physical and mental health.
• Ability to work independently or part of a group.
• Effectively communicates with others.

Experience

• Previous long-term care experience is desirable. Computer knowledge preferred.

Specific Requirements

• Must possess the ability to make independent decision when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, resident, family members, visitors,
• government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Knowledge of elderly, ill, and/or disabled.
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition an enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle
• difficult residents.
• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident's condition.
• Basic understanding of following step-by-step procedures.
• Follows and understands written and oral directions.
• Knowledge of equipment used in long-term care (e.g., lifts, wheelchairs, Geri chairs, and scales).
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.