RN Staff Nurse - Full Time 11-7 Shift

DescriptionFull Time $3,000 Sign on BonusCompetitive RN wages commensurate with experienceEDUCATION/TRAINING:•Registered Nurse currently licensed by the State of New Jersey•CPR CertificationSKILLS:•Sincere desire to work with the geriatric population•Excellent knowledge in their field•Excellent observation skills with attention to detail•Ability to anticipate the needs and moods of residents and interact with residents under all conditions•Self-motivated with good organizational skills and an acute sense of responsibility•Knowledge of computer functions, including designated organization-approved electronic software•Excellent communication skills with residents, staff, families and the public•Ability to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this positionEXPERIENCE:•Experience in Long Term Care nursing preferredGENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:•Understanding of state and federal healthcare laws and regulations•Provide professional care to patients•Perform professional duties as determined by qualifications and training•Assume charge of unit in absence of supervisor, if necessarySTANDARD REQUIREMENTS:•Support the Mission, Values and Vision of the Holland Christian Home•Understand and honor the Christian principles of the organization•Demonstrate an understanding of the Residential Living principles, including resident choice, privacy, independence, and dignity in all interactions with residents•Demonstrate an understanding of the aging process, cognitive impairments, Alzheimer's and other dementias•Ensure all assigned user ID codes and passwords for accessing resident / facility information are kept confidential; ensure the departmental computer workstations left unattended are properly logged off or the password protected automatic screen-saver activates within established facility policy guidelines•Report known or suspected incidents of fraud to the Administrator•Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access facility's information system•Maintain HIPAA compliance as well as confidentiality of all data, including resident, employee and operations data•Exhibit concern for safety and well-being of staff, residents, families, and visitors•Perform standard assessments•Protect residents and employees by adhering to infection control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulationsESSENTIAL DUTIES:•Observe, assess and report changes in resident's condition to immediate supervisor, attending physician, family or designated contact person•Call or accept verbal orders from resident's physician and transcribe them according to policies and procedures•Be present for shift change and transfer or residents condition by the previous shift charge nurse•Assure quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against resident care goals and standards; make or recommend necessary adjustment to resident plan of care with their input•Administer medications and treatments from medication cart, which is moved down the hall to each resident's room. Follow physician's orders, which are on the medication administration record. Initial M.A.R. sheets•Resolve resident issues and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team approach/strategies•Document appropriately and report any drug or treatment errors to supervisor or physician; discuss total plans of care and problem list with the MDS coordinator•Oversee LPNs and CNAs•Allocate staff assignments for CNAs in the absence of supervisor•Document on resident's chart relative to policy and maintain clinical records in a prescribed manner•Use appropriate and safe body technique when lifting and/or transferring residents or supplies•Operate equipment required for resident care•Use mechanical equipment and assistive devices for patient handling tasks as identified, according to the individual resident Care Plan and the Safe Patient Handling Act.•Assist physician during examination and/or treatment of resident if needed. Review orders with physician•Assist in training and supervising CNAs•Attend scheduled meetings and continuing education programs to keep abreast of current trends in medical science•Understand and apply basic principles of safety•Participate in the Quality Assessment Performance Improvement Program (QAPI)o Attend trainings to build understanding and capacity to undertake QAPI worko Carry out QAPI roles and responsibilities as assignedo Follow established policies and procedures in support of QAPI effortso Collect required data for Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) purposes, as directedOTHER DUTIES:•Timely completion of all required in-services•Must be present for at least one mandatory annual fire drill•Must participate in annual N95 Fit Testing•All other responsibilities that may be necessary to fulfill the duties associated with the position or as may be assignedHOURS OF WORK:•As per department schedule•Weekends, if requiredRequirementsCurrently licensed as an RN by the State of New JerseyCPR certificationMust work every other weekend