Registered Nurse (RN)

Registered Nurse

The primary purpose of your job position is to coordinate care on nursing units in accordance with federal and state guidelines, as well as in accordance with facility established policies and procedures. The position provides administrative supervision and clinical oversight to the unit on all shifts to assure that quality standards of practice are maintained.

• Make daily rounds to observe patients and nursing care (especially men are shaven, proper positioning, and staff performance).
• Addresses issues concerning staff members (i.e. CNA’s) and takes initiative processing in disciplinary action when needed.
• Must wear protective equipment as required per department policy and procedure.
• Review the Nursing Care Plan reflecting physical, emotional, restorative, rehabilitative, teaching, and goals for the resident.
• Provides for quality resident care by utilizing the abilities and capabilities of staff members.
• Assists and directs CNAs in organization and completion of workload to meet the needs of the residents, including but not limited to lifting, transferring, repositioning, etc.
• Integrates the Nursing Plan with the medical care prescribed.
• Provides for the proper transcription and execution of physical orders.
• Orders medication from pharmacy.
• Controls the counting of narcotics, barbiturates, and counter medications and the proper recording.
• Providing for an accurate syringe count and record.
• Order supplies for the nursing unit.
• Responsible for proper and accurate documentation and maintenance of clinical records.
• Participates in the development of non-professional personnel through orientation and In-service Programs.
• Evaluates resident care plans for appropriate resident goals, problems, approaches, and revision based on nursing needs.
• Arranges schedule to allow for supervisor and evaluation of performance of all nursing personnel on the unit.
• Provide direct resident care when needed.

Requirements:

• Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an approved RN program.
• Must have an active license as Registered Nurse in the state of New Jersey.
• Experience in LTC preferred

• Competitive Rates
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision)
• Paid time off

Location: 1311 Durham Ave, South Plainfield, NJ 07080, USA