RN Registered Nurse

Chatham, New Jersey

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center
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Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center - RN (Registered Nurse)

OFFERING DAILY PAY

We are looking for a talented and hard-working RN to join their ever-growing team.

RN (Registered Nurse) Job Duties:
  • Assists in defining, maintaining and interpreting standards of practice.
  • Performs required skills (assessment, intervention) according to guidelines, policies and procedures.
  • Participates in interdisciplinary committees which influence or determine policies affecting nursing practice.
  • Follow facility procedures/protocols for admitting residents transferring to hospitals/clinics/outpatient visits and completion of appropriate documentation based on established guideline.
  • Makes rounds on all resident rooms and ensure that the L.P.N.'s, C.N.A.'s and/or others under his/her supervision receive their resident reports, has their assignments and break times scheduled.
  • Assist the L.P.N. in establishing routines which facilitate a high level of nursing practice.
  • Receives and give reports from and to outgoing and incoming shifts. Count or ensure the counting of controlled drugs with outgoing and incoming shifts.
  • Coordinates/Prepares MDS schedules for quarterly, annual and significant change assessments.
  • Complete MDS Booklet as per schedule (Nursing Sections).
  • Reviews and signs off on all completed MDS and RAP Summary.
  • Develops care plan that demonstrate knowledge of criteria to ascertain resident specific needs based on health care problem(s).
  • Makes needed revisions and updates to the care plans.
  • Ensures that care plan is carried out which demonstrates familiarity with criteria to establish priorities specific to anticipated outcomes.
  • Monitors the provision of care for the residents in his/her assigned unit.
  • Interprets philosophy and objectives of nursing service to residents, families and others.
  • Identifies resident/family learning needs based on the discharge care plan as applicable and carries out appropriate teaching required.
  • Demonstrates ability to coordinate and collaborate with resident/family and other members of the comprehensive health care team.
  • Monitors the administration and accurate recording of medications used.
  • Investigates and follow through on medication errors.
  • Notifies physicians of pertinent observations and reactions, incident and abnormal laboratory and x-ray results as required and documents same promptly.
  • Transcribes physician orders timely and ensure orders are implemented as appropriate.
  • Reports all resident, visitor and work-related accidents/injuries and demonstrates appropriate follow through by investigating, documenting and processing incident reports.
  • Accepts guidance, supervision, and criticism if needed.
  • Practices in compliance with the Nurse Practice Act and regulatory agencies regulations.
  • Assures that a stock level of medications, medical supplies, equipment, etc. are maintained at adequate levels at all times.
  • Assume the authority, responsibility and accountability of directing your nursing shifts.
  • Other responsibilities as deemed necessary and appropriate or as may be directed by the Director of Nursing Services or Administrator.
RN (Registered Nurse) Qualifications/Requirements:
  • Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
  • M.S./B.S. or equivalent experience preferred
  • RN Licensed to practice
  • Nursing Experience which one has acquired clinical competence and strong leadership skills.
  • Demonstrates an understanding of and appreciation of the aging process.
  • Ability to be self-directive in delegated areas of responsibility.
Salary Range:
  • Commensurate with Experience
Benefits:
  • Competitive Wages.
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Available
  • Highly competitive salary
  • Insurance
  • Fringe Benefits
  • Employee Perks
  • KinderCare Discount
  • Plum Benefits (Discounted tickets to destinations and attractions)
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Date Posted: 04 April 2024
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