A hospital in the Capital Region is actively seeking a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) to join their growing Long Term Care staff as a Floor Nurse.
About the Opportunity:
- Assignment Length: Ongoing
- Shift: Day
- Schedule: Friday to Monday
- Hours: 7am to 7pm
Responsibilities:
The Floor Nurse (RN) will:
- Oversee the coordination and administration of all medications, treatments and tube feeds for residents while providing emotional and physical well-being
- Perform the delivery of IV therapy and associated treatments to residents, possibly throughout the facility
- Transcribe the Physician’s orders and/or checks for three shifts and documents such transcription or review
- Review and initial resident monthly orders prior to Physician signing and makes changes, as necessary
- Review and initial monthly medication and treatment administration records prior to the beginning of the month for accuracy
- Properly complete all necessary documentation
- Keep accurate and complete records of all required and pertinent resident data, including care planning and the Minimum Data Set
- Complete resident’s admission assessment as assigned
- Maintain a safe, healthful environment for residents, staff, students and visitors
- Follow all Infection Control guidelines for both the daily provision of care and isolation precautions
- Perform other duties, as needed
Qualifications:
- 1+ year of experience in an Outpatient and/or Skilled Nursing role/setting
- 1+ year of NICU, PICU, or Critical Care experience
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
- NYS Registered Nurse (RN) license
- CPR certification
- Comfortable working with the Adolescent and/or Pediatric populations
- VENT experience
- Solid assessment, clinical, and documentation skills
- Patient-oriented
- Great interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Strong attention to detail
- Highly organized
