Nursing - RN

Provides nursing care and administers medication to members according to individual plan of care, physician's orders and emergent needs, and documents clinical and progress notes on the member's medical record. Performs initial nursing assessments, observes, monitors and documents members' vital signs and responses to treatments and medications, reporting abnormalities to physician. Coordinates care with other member care services (ie: Dietary, Pharmacy, Dental, Rehabilitation, Physical/Speech/Occupational Therapy, Audiology, DME). Assists members as needed with daily functional activities, including but not limited to, hygiene, meals, ambulation, arrivals and departures, and social activities. Provides health education and instruction to staff, members, family members and the general community as directed. Participates in facility marketing activities. Provides emergency care and prepares incident reports as required. May perform duties of Director of Nursing as required. Participate in continuing nursing education. Exposure to biological agents (ie: body fluids, micro-organisms) Continuous walking/standing up to 4 hours Walking up to 4 hours in a 8 hour period Standing up to 4 hours in a 8 hour period Sitting up to 4 hours in a 8 hour period Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds Occasional pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds Frequent overhead reaching Frequent bending, twisting, and kneeling This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.