Registered Nurse (RN)

A Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct care to residents and is a critical part of the healthcare team. Working as part of a team, you will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate resident care plans to promote optimal health, safety, and well-being.

Schedule: PRN, Flexible

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of residents’ health status, including vital signs, medical history, and current symptoms.
• Collaborate with residents, families, physicians, and other team members to establish goals of care and develop appropriate care strategies.
• Regularly reassess resident needs and adjust care plans accordingly, ensuring continuity and responsiveness to changing conditions.
• Provide skilled nursing interventions and treatments in accordance with physician orders and established care protocols.
• Administer medications, perform wound care, monitor vital signs, and manage medical equipment as needed to support resident health and recovery.
• Coordinate with ancillary services, including therapy, dietary, and social services to ensure comprehensive and integrated care delivery.
• Educate residents and families on health conditions, treatment options, medication management, and self-care strategies to promote understanding and empowerment.
• Provide emotional support, counseling, and advocacy to residents and families facing health challenges, fostering a trust and therapeutic relationship.
• Promote preventive health practices and wellness initiatives to optimize resident health and quality of life.
• Document nursing assessments, interventions, and outcomes in resident medical records.
• Participate in care conferences and team meetings to discuss residents’ progress goals, and any changes in condition or care needs.
• Adhere to infection control protocols and maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic environment for residents, staff and visitors.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including registered nurses, physicians, therapists, and social workers, to optimize resident outcomes and promote team work.
• Perform all other duties assigned.