Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Care
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Description
Responsible for delivering care to patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation; and effectively interacting with patients, significant others, and other health care team members while maintaining standards of professional nursing.
Tasks
- Perform patient assessments to identify health needs and changes in condition.
- Develop and update individualized care plans based on assessment findings.
- Administer medications safely and monitor for side effects or reactions.
- Educate patients and families on treatments, medications, and self-care.
- Accurately document patient care, observations, and outcomes.
- Maintain up-to-date medical records in compliance with regulations.
- Communicate with the care team to ensure coordinated patient care.
Qualifications / Education
- Have a current Pennsylvania Registered Nurse License or Temporary Practice Permit
- Have Healthcare Provider CPR within 6 months of start date in the position
- Have ability to work flexible hours including shift, weekends, holidays, etc.
- Have ability to pass Criminal Background Check