A healthcare staffing agency in the United States is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to administer nursing care in assisted living and skilled nursing facilities. The candidate must have a current Maryland state RN license and complete an approved nursing program. Responsibilities include working with residents and medical staff to devise care plans, ensuring proper treatments and medications, and training nursing staff. Excellent organizational skills are required for this position.
Qualifications
Current Maryland state license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN).
Completion of an approved nursing program.
Experience in either post-acute care or in-patient hospital settings (at least 4 months).
Responsibilities
Administer nursing care in ALFs, SNFs, and other post-acute care facilities.
Work with residents and medical staff to devise care plans.
Ensure residents receive the right personalized treatments and medications.
Skills
Organizational skills
Education
Completion of an approved nursing program
Current Maryland state license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN)
Job description
Job Responsibilities
Administering nursing care in ALFs, SNFs, and other post-acute care facilities
Working with residents and medical staff to devise care plans
Ensuring residents receive the right personalized treatments and medications
Explaining best options for care with residents and their family members
Consulting with other healthcare professionals, including doctors
Setting up medical equipment and monitoring their use
Overseeing the compliance with facility policies and nursing standards
Documenting and checking the accuracy of interventions and medical histories
Performing fluid sample draws for lab work
Leading the training and supervision of nursing staff
Assisting with incident investigations and checking for accuracy of reporting
Qualifications and Skills
Current Maryland state license to practice as aRegistered Nurse (RN)
Completion of an approved nursing program
Experience in either post-acute care or in-patient hospital settings (at least 4 months)