Personal Care Unit Registered Nurse (RN)

Cherry Hill Manor Nursing and Rehab Center; Johnston (RI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Hill Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Johnston, RI seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to provide compassionate care on the personal care unit. The RN will assess patients, implement care plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to meet each patient’s physical, mental, and psychosocial needs.

This full-time, hourly position requires active RN licensure and CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Nursing diploma (associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing).
• Active RN license in good standing throughout employment.
• One year geriatric nursing experience preferred.
• CPR certification on hire or during orientation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality nursing care on the personal care unit.
• Evaluate patient needs and revise care plans.
• Provide clinical supervision to CNAs and LPNs.
• Chart promptly and accurately.
• Maintain customer service and professional attitude.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Decision making

Regulatory compliance

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Confidentiality

Education

Nursing diploma

Job description

Personal Care Unit Registered Nurse (RN)

Cherry Hill Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Employment Status: Full-Time Pay Interval: Hourly Pay Rate Maximum: 43 Pay Rate Minimum: 35 Shift: Days

Live the Mission

Position Summary

The RN Personal Care Unit Registered Nurse delivers quality nursing care to patients through interpersonal contact and provides care and services to allow patients to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well being in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements

• Nursing diploma (associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing)
• Currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment.
• One (1) year geriatric nursing experience preferred
• CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.

Specific Job Requirements

• Expert knowledge in field of practice
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’sCode of Conductand completes mandatoryCode of Conductand other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Knowledgeably and competently deliver quality nursing care to patients on the personal care unit
• Evaluate patient needs through ongoing assessment and revise care plans based on changes in patient’s condition
• Provide clinical supervision to CNAs and LPNs
• Chart appropriately and timely
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language