Cornerstone Healthcare Services: Registered Nurse/Rn

Job DescriptionHere at The Gardens on University, we are looking for strong RNs who, under the supervision of the Resident Care Manager/Director of Nursing, will assume responsibility and accountability for a group of residents/patients for a shift of duty. Provide nursing care through assessment, implementations, and evaluation of the care plan. Adhere to the standards of care for the area, manages the environment to maintain resident/patient safety, and supervises the resident/patient care activity performance by nursing assistants and helpers. And follow all policies and procedures and performs duties as defined by the State Nurse Practice Act. Frequently round to note resident/patient conditions and to ensure nursing personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards.Responsibilities:Give/receive a nursing report at the beginning and end of a shift duty hours.Ensures assigned work area (i.E. nurse station, med. Cart, medication room, etc.), resident/patient care rooms and treatment areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner.Monitor supplies and orders as needed.Responsible for resident/patient care during his/her respective shift.Review care plans, at least daily, to ensure appropriate care.Notify the Director of Nursing/Resident Care Manager of any patient change in condition.Receive and transcribe physician’s orders to resident’s/patient’s charts, Kardex/Care Plan, Medication Administration Record (MAR), treatment record, as required.Prepare and administer medications and performs treatments as ordered by the physician.Chart nurse’s notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided as well as the resident’s/patient’s response to the care.Document all pertinent data as required by Medicare, Medicaid and company standards and policies.Complete the required forms upon admission, transfer, and/or discharge.Inform physician of resident/patient change of condition.Count all controlled drugs with other nurse at shift change and notify the Director of Nursing / Resident Care Manager of any discrepancies noted on shift.Keep medication room and medication cart locked according to regulations. Responsible for security of keys.Keep medication room and medication cart clean and orderly.Follow and adheres to policies and procedures implementing HIPAA requirements for the privacy and security of protected health information.Use and/or disclose only minimum amount of Protected Health Information necessary to complete assigned tasks.Perform other tasks/duties as assignedQualifications:Must possess a current RN license. License must be in good standings.Minimum 1 year of experience as a supervisor in a healthcare setting preferred, though not required.BLS CertifiedKnowledge of rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.Offer of employment will be contingent on passing a background check. Please don’t wait or hesitate and forward your resume today! We look forward to hearing from you!Job Posted by ApplicantPro