Registered Nurse, RN

Montgomeryrehabcenter; Town of Montgomery (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Montgomery Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking Registered Nurses for night shifts (11PM–7AM) on a full or part-time basis. Training to be a supervisor is available, with eligibility for Aetna health insurance starting the first of the month after hire.

Responsibilities include administering medications, documenting care, and delivering patient-centered nursing care to residents in a geriatric setting. Excellent teamwork and communication with staff and families are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with geriatric patients is desirable.
• Ability to communicate well verbally with residents, families, and staff.
• Knowledge of infection prevention principles/methods.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process in the care of designated Residents.
• Administers medications and treatments to residents and documents appropriately.
• Reports findings of ongoing observations to Charge Nurse, Nursing Supervisor, or Unit Manager.
• Demonstrates knowledge of test/lab collection values and delivers direct resident care per policies.

Skills

Geriatric care

Communication with residents

Infection prevention

Education

Graduate of an approved school of nursing

Licensed & registered in NY as RN

Job description

Description

* NIGHT SHIFT ONLY 11PM - 7AM * FULL OR PART TIME * TRAIN TO BE A SUPERVISOR * THOSE ELIGIBLE FOR AETNA HEALTH INSURANCE 1ST OF THE MONTH AFTER DATE OF HIRE *

Montgomery Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is committed to being the premier provider and employer of choice in Short Term Rehabilitation, Sub-Acute, and Long Term Healthcare services for the Hudson Valley area. We are dedicated to being the leader in the application and design of innovative services, fostering new partnerships in the community, promoting excellence in the delivery of care for residents and staff, by anticipating and embracing the ever changing needs of the community we serve.

• 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
• Registered Nurse, RN will identify/respond timely to patient concerns/needs
• Registered Nurse, RN will demonstrate effective interpersonal skills necessary to ensure appropriate quality patient care
• 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
• 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
• 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.