Registered Nurse, RN

Putnam Nursing & Rehabilitation Center; Holmes (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $3K

Aetna health insurance

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Putnam Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in New York is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct resident care, administer medications, and document care activities on assignment. The role requires adherence to nursing standards and coordination with the nursing team.

New grads are welcome. The facility offers a newly renovated environment with enhanced pay rates and benefits, including Aetna health insurance eligibility after hire and a significant sign-on bonus for qualifying candidates.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• Licensed and registered in good standing in New York State as an RN.
• New grad RN welcome to apply.
• Desire to work with elderly, chronically ill and disabled.
• Commitment to rehabilitation and growth.
• Vaccinations encouraged but not mandated.

Responsibilities

• Use nursing process to care for residents, administer meds and treatments, and document appropriately.
• Report ongoing observations to Charge Nurse or Unit Manager.
• Demonstrate knowledge of test values, ensure care aligns with policies and rights.
• Identify and respond to patient concerns in a timely manner.
• Show interpersonal skills to ensure quality patient care.
• Prepare resident assignments based on needs and supervise care flow; ensure ADL and meal documentation.
• Maintain punctuality and proper notification for lateness or absenteeism.

Skills

Nursing process

Medication administration

Resident care

Documentation

Interpersonal skills

Punctuality

Education

RN license in NY

Graduate of approved nursing program

Job description

Description

* NEW HIGHER PAY RATES * EXCELLENT BENEFITS * ELIGIBLE FOR AETNA HEALTH INSURANCE 1ST OF THE MONTH AFTER HIRE DATE ONLY WORKING 22.5 HOURS/WEEK * UP TO $3K SIGN ON BONUS *

The facility is NEWLY RENOVATED & UNDER NEW NURSING MANAGEMENT!

Putnam Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a 160-bed *TOP RATED* skilled nursing facility located in Putnam County, New York and has been trusted by families to care for their loved ones. We have maintained the highest regard for our mission to provide high quality care to all individuals with respect and compassion through an interdisciplinary approach that focuses on personalized goals in achieving maximum potential and quality of life.

Registered Nurse, RN Job Summary

• Registered Nurse, RN utilizes the nursing process in the care of designated Residents, administers medications & treatments to residents, & documents appropriately on assigned nursing unit
• Registered Nurse, RN Reports findings of ongoing observations/assessments to the designated Charge Nurse, Nursing Supervisor, &/or Unit Manager
• Registered Nurse, RN demonstrates knowledge of basic test/lab collection values, deliver direct resident care consistent with the policies/procedures & Resident Bill of Rights, in combination with demonstrated clinical skills/knowledge
• Identify/respond timely to patient concerns/needs
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills necessary to ensure appropriate quality patient care
• Registered Nurse, RN will prepare resident assignments considering the category of needs of the patient & competency of personnel, monitor/evaluate the flow of activity & delivery of patient care provided (positioning, bathing, etc.) & assure documentation records (ADLs, meal intake, etc.) are completed for CNAs
• Registered Nurse, RN is punctual and/or provides proper notification for lateness or absenteeism

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing
• Licensed & registered in good standing in New York State as an RN
• Experience with geriatric patients is desirable, but not required. New grad RN welcome to apply!
• Sincere desire to work with the elderly, chronically ill, & disabled
• Possess a spirit of cooperation & enthusiasm to create an atmosphere conducive to rehabilitation & growth
• Knowledge of medical, social, & psychological needs of residents, general nursing theory & practice, & infection prevention principles/methods
• Ability to communicate well verbally with residents, families, & staff
• Covid-19 vaccinations are encouraged but NOT MANDATED; we continue to offer COVID-19 vaccination based on eligibility guidance from CDC

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, celebrate diversity, & are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all! We comply with disability laws and provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees.

*Disclaimer: This is a general job summary for advertisement purposes only. A full comprehensive job description can be provided upon request or during the hiring process.