Registered Nurse
Location: Kennebunk Maine
Description: National Health Care Associates is at present recruited Registered Nurse right now, this occupation will be placed in Maine. More details about this occupation opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Kennebunk Center for Health & Rehabilitation has a new name and new things are happening. Having now earned a 4 Star quality rating, this community based 75 bed center offers programs to the residents such! as Tracheotomy Care and coming soon Pulmonary and Cardiac Programs. What this means to our staff is the opportunity to learn and/or practice a higher level of acuity care. Our sub-acute unit is a fast paced, high energy environment that requires focus and good team work. To continue in our quest for the highest quality of care for our residents, we must high only the best.
Our management team is well balanced and cohesive, this is a family environment; we support, teach and learn from each other.
To be successful in a nursing role at Kennebunk Center you will need to be a well experienced SNF RN with strong clinical skills and the ability to create a positive team atmosphere.
Our current openings are Full Time 3-11 and 11-7 as well as Saturday and Sunday shifts, 7-3 and 3-11. Other options may be available as well as per diem.
To be considered for this role you can apply on-line or go directly to the center and ask for Bethany Gage, SDC !
Kennebunk Center for Health & Rehabilitation
158 ! Ross Road
Kennebunk, ME 04043
207-985-7141
Fax: 207-985-1867
MAJOR PURPOSE: Responsible for the overall operation and optimal quality of care for the residents on the assigned unit. Follows all health, sanitary and infection control policies and maintains established standards of practice set forth by the facility's administration and Nursing Policies and Procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Ability to read, write and comprehend English; ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Interest in the nursing needs of the aged and the chronically ill with the ability to work with both.
Ability to work with supervisors, co-workers and facility staff in the performance of duties.
Ability to work hours as scheduled based on the requirements of the position/assignment. On call as necessary.
Registered Nurse licensed in the State of employment. Minimum of one year of education or experience in geriatric nursing or reh! abilitation preferred.
Knowledge of nursing theory and practice including the administration of medications.
CPR certified.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:
Holds daily shift report with nursing assistants assigned to the unit prior to the start of the shift. Reviews written daily assignments for each resident on assigned unit. Assures assignments are completed before the end of the shift.
Makes rounds on assigned residents at least once every two hours.
Administers medication and treatments according to the physician's orders. Assumes responsibility for ordering medications.
Collaborates with Unit Manager to develop and maintain nursing care plans and update these plans on a monthly basis or more often if the resident's condition changes.
Assists the attending physician with rounds and special procedures as needed.
Transcribes, documents and implements physician's orders.
Responsible for making nursing assessments during each shift.
OTHER DUTIES:
Contacts the resident's physician and f! amily to notify them of a change in the resident's condition or accident/incident; also notifies the supervisor covering.
Assumes all responsibilities of the RN Supervisor in his/her absence or as directed by the DNS/ADNS.
Assumes independent responsibility for yearly written evaluations of nursing assistants and documents accurately their strengths, weaknesses and the steps taken to improve their performance. Such evaluations become part of the nursing assistants permanent records and shall be used as the basis to determine the continued employment of nursing assistants, promotional opportunities and the amount of any wage increases granted.
Assumes independent responsibility for documenting disciplinary concerns for nursing assistants on designated shifts, including reprimands, oral and written warnings, and recommending the suspension or discharge of an employee.
Assumes independent responsibility for completing required routine documentation and auditing! as required.
EXPECTATIONS:
Attends mandatory in-services held at the facility.
Understands responsibilities concerning infection control, safety, accident and fire prevention.
Assumes any duties that are assigned by the Unit Manager, DNS, ADNS in order to provide optimal achievable quality resident care.
Discusses any problems, needs or concerns which arise with the Unit Manager, DNS, ADNS.
Assumes responsibility in supporting the Unit Manager, DNS, ADNS in promoting and maintaining positive employee relations and effective communications among facility staff.
Understands and upholds the Residents' Bill of Rights and holds all resident information confidential.
Displays a polite and courteous manner to all residents and visitors.
Assists the Staff Development Coordinator with orientation and on-the-job training for new nursing personnel as needed.
Attends and participates in interdisciplinary resident care conferences as ! directed.
Notifies Care Plan Team of changes in condition and weigh! t loss of a resident. Notifies Care Plan Coordinator of any changes in resident's condition and of loss of a resident.
Maintains a professional demure appearance and mannerisms according to established facility standards.
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If you were eligible to this occupation, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to National Health Care Associates.
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This occupation starts available on: Sun, 10 Nov 2013 10:28:58 GMT