Registered Nurse - Manchester Twp, United States - AristaCare
Description
The primary purpose of your job position is to coordinate care in nursing units in accordance with federal and state guidelines, as well as in accordance with facility-established policies and procedures.
The position provides administrative supervision and clinical oversight to the unit on all shifts to assure that quality standard of practice are maintained.
Duties and Responsibilities+ Make daily rounds to observe patients and nursing care (especially men are shaven, proper positioning, and staff performance).+ Addresses issues concerning staff members (i.e.
CNA's) and takes initiative processing in disciplinary action when needed.+ Must wear protective equipment as required per department policy and procedure.+ Review the Nursing Care Plan reflecting physical, emotional, restorative, rehabilitative, teaching, and goals for the resident.+ Provides for quality resident care by utilizing the abilities and capabilities of staff members.+ Assists and directs CNA's in organization and completion of workload to meet the needs of the residents, including but not limited to lifting, transferring, repositioning, etc.+ Integrates the Nursing Plan with the medical care prescribed.+ Provides for the proper transcription and execution of physical orders.+ Orders medication from the pharmacy.+ Controls the counting of narcotics, barbiturates, and counter medications and the proper recording.+ Providing for an accurate syringe count and record.+ Order supplies for the nursing unit.+ Responsible for proper and accurate documentation and maintenance of clinical records.+ Participates in the development of non-professional personnel through orientation and In-service Programs.+ Evaluates resident care plans for appropriate resident goals, problems, approaches, and revision based on nursing needs.+ Arranges a schedule to allow for supervisor and evaluation of the performance of all nursing personnel on the unit.+ Provide direct resident care when needed.Personnel Functions+ Perform all assigned tasks in accordance with our established policies and procedures, and as instructed by your supervisors.+ Follow work assignments, and/or work schedules in completing and performing your assigned tasks.+ Cooperate with inter-departmental personnel, as well as other facility personnel to ensure that nursing services can be adequately maintained to meet the needs of the residents.+ Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and shift.+ Meet with your shift's nursing personnel, on a regularly scheduled basis, to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas, and/or the improvement of services.+ Report all complaints and grievances made by the resident.+ Notify the facility when you will be late or absent from work.+ Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals to your supervisor.+ Job duties as assigned.
Education+ Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an approved RNprogram.
Must have an active license as a Registered Nursein the state of New Jersey.#INDaristaPowered by JazzHR