Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
Pinnacle Living
Richmond, VA

RN Registered Nurse - Part Time

Promoting and maintaining continuity of care for the residents. Responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating, all care during assigned shifts. Supervising, interpreting performance, counseling, and directing CNAs. Acts as a role model and effective team member for stimulating growth and harmony between co-workers and peers. Personally committed to enhance the lives of each resident by providing the highest quality of life possible. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS * Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a diploma or degree. * Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Virginia. * CPR/AED certification. * 2+ years of nursing experience. Job Duties * Responsible for the total nursing care of assigned residents. * Receives report from off-going shift and gives report to oncoming shift and make rounds. * Receives physician orders and carries out orders according to established policies and procedures. * Knowledgeable of residents' conditions. Reports significant change to Nursing Supervisor and/or Physician. * If assigned to Healthcare Services, responds to emergency calls of apartment residents in the absence of Nurse Manager. * Administers medications in accordance with regulations and established policy and procedures. * Orders and stores medications according to the established pharmaceutical policies and procedures. Contacts Nursing Supervisor or Director of Nursing, and/or Physician if there are any questions regarding resident's medication or treatment, implements established stop-order policy, and removes all outdated and discontinued drug medication bins and places in designated area. * Maintains and revises, as needed, nursing care plan of residents assigned. * Maintains current scheduled and controlled drug record in accordance with State or Federal laws. * Administers treatment according to physicians' orders. * Maintains residents' clinical records in accordance with established policies and procedures. * Supervises and evaluates assigned geriatric certified nursing assistants. * Sees that all equipment is working properly and that a safe environment is maintained in resident areas. Promptly completes maintenance request forms. * Records required information in "Report Book" and Nurses' Notes. Records monthly summaries on residents' charts as assigned. Record weight and blood pressure monthly as assigned. * Assesses resident injuries and renders first aid or makes decisions for appropriate referral to doctor and/or ER. Completes Incident Report. * Makes shift rounds with Physicians. * Maintains a physical, social, and psychological environment conductive to the wellbeing of the resident. * Keeps Dining Services informed of diet changes. * Regularly checks residents receiving IV fluids. * Attends mandatory in-service education and completes Relias/Learning in-services assigned on the computer. * Attends nursing team members meetings regularly. * Keeps Nursing Supervisor and Director of Nursing informed of major problem areas and recurrent grievances. * Bathes and feeds acutely ill residents and/or assist nursing assistants with residents' care, as necessary. * Administers subcutaneous fluids. RNs to administer intravenous fluids unless LPN has had specialized training. * Make resident assignments to nursing assistants such as cleaning of baths, utility rooms, Nurses' stations, and linen rooms. * Encourages motivation, socialization, and rehabilitation of residents and helps create a "home" atmosphere. * Implements established resident care policies and procedures. * All other duties as assigned. Knowledge and Skills * Intermediate conceptual knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures within medication and nursing assistance, typically acquired through a nursing degree. * Intermediate verbal and written communication skills required. * Demonstrates working knowledge of common medical processes and treatments. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS * May include frequent lifting (up to 50lbs). * Extensive walking, bending, stooping, standing. * Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple tasks. * Ability to work inside and outside to effectively make rounds daily throughout the facility and to respond to problems and emergencies. * Universal staffing, holiday, inclement weather, and a flexible work schedule are required in health services to meet the needs of the job. INDNRS