POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the Nurse Manager's direct supervision, the Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct nursing care in accordance with the laws governing nursing practice.

JOB-SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Ensures that the scope of duties and services provided are consistent and within the guidelines of the state nursing practice act

2. Demonstrates knowledge of individual patients’/residents' histories, current progress, and treatment goals

3. Demonstrates ability to make appropriate nursing decisions when assessing patients/residents

4. Complies with established medication policies and procedures

5. Effectively operates and troubleshoots commonly utilized equipment

6. Completes all required documentation in a timely manner

7. Receives telephone orders from mid-level practitioner/M.D. and fulfills orders per established policies and procedures

8. Reassesses patients per established policies and procedures to identify progress and trends that require intervention or reporting to the mid-level practitioner

9. Demonstrates knowledge of and possesses the ability to perform basic drug calculations

10. Participates in rounds when appropriate

11. Accepts patient assignments as directed by Charge Nurse or Director of Patient Services

12. Coordinates care with ancillary clinical departments to provide optimal patient care

13. Coordinates and oversees care delivered by LSA's

14. Ensures patient weights are performed and documented for patients as ordered

15. Enhances professional growth by attending seminars or further educational opportunities

16. Actively seeks out opportunities for professional advancement

17. Actively participates in orientation of new employees

18. Possesses the ability to recognize changes in patient status and ensures implementation of appropriate interventions

19. Verbalizes the Registered Nurse role in patient emergency situations and cardiopulmonary arrest

20. Performs other duties as assigned

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

 Licensed Registered Nurse in the State in which performing duties

EXPERIENCE:

 Preferred minimum of at least two (2) years in a Rehab Setting.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

 Maintain current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State in which performing duties

 Certified Rehab Nurse preferred.

 Certified in BLS/CPR

 Attend aggressive behavioral management training as required by the facility within thirty (30) days of employment

 Maintain current certification in good standing during employment with this facility, or obtain within thirty (30) days of hire