POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for the implementation and evaluation of all nursing care prescribed and provided to the resident.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Provides services in accordance with nurse practice act and state/federal nursing center regulations.
- Performs admission and periodic assessments on residents for functional and mental abilities.
- Reviews/revises assessments and care plans at admission, periodically per regulation, and at change in resident physical or psychosocial condition.
- Reviews and transcribes physician’s orders.
- Administers and documents medications in accordance to the five rights: right medication, right route, right resident, right time, and right dose.
- Provides medical treatments as ordered by the physician.
- Supervises and monitors medications for residents who self-administer.
- Observes residents and reports condition changes to physicians, health care proxies, and supervisors.
- Understands the resident’s Advance Directives and follows his/her wishes.
- Assists residents with meeting their nutritional/hydration needs and documents on the Nursing record appropriately.
- Monitors mealtimes and nourishments, assists with trays, and helps feed residents.
- Maintains confidentiality of residents’ private health information.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist with assignment making for team members and follow-up to ensure high standards of care and documentation of such care.
- Supervises nursing aides and medication aides during shift.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Educational Requirements and Experience:
- Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.
- Minimum 1 year of nursing experience (preferred)
- Current RN license in WA state.
- Current CPR certification required.
- Specialty – Long term care, Skilled Nursing home, Rehabilitation, Behavioral Health, Assisted Living, Memory Care
Job Type: per diem, travel, or contract
Shifts: 8-12 hr, days, evenings, nights, weekdays, weekends and holidays available
Pay: $55-$60 per hour
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Best of Care Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other category protected by Federal, State, or local law. EOE
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