RN - Registered Nurse - Day Shift

Homewood Retirement Centers; Williamsport (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off with cash-out option

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, vision, and life ins.

Retirement contributions

Professional licensure reimbursement

Job summary

Homewood Retirement Centers in Williamsport, MD seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to oversee resident care and administer prescribed medications. The role emphasizes confidentiality, adherence to nursing standards, and accurate record-keeping.

You will coordinate with Nursing Assistants and assist with physician visits and care planning. The position requires standing, walking, lifting up to 30 pounds, and quick, decisive responses to emergencies while maintaining compassionate resident

Qualifications

• Current and valid RN license in the state providing nursing care.
• Good judgment, initiative and dependability.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English well.
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, twist and turn during an 8 hour shift.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds for resident transfers and assisting staff.
• Ability to push a med cart and dispense medications safely.
• React quickly and decisively in emergencies and resident behavior.
• Follow oral and written instructions and communicate clearly with residents.

Responsibilities

• Assesses direct delivery of resident care and administers prescribed medications.
• Treats resident, family, and staff information as confidential.
• Administers medications and treatments using approved nursing techniques.
• Maintains accurate records of medical and nursing care.
• Assigns and supervises daily care tasks to Nursing Assistants and Hospitality Aides.
• Transcribes physician orders and assists with physician visits.
• Participates in resident care planning.
• Evaluates needs and responds according to nursing protocol.
• Assists with admissions and discharges.
• Supports management of Nursing Assistants and Hospitality Aides.
• Performs other duties as directed by supervisor.

Skills

RN license

English proficiency

Communication with residents

Mobility and stamina

Safety awareness

Job description

Our Mission Statement

Honor Christ through faithful service to seniors and one another.

What's in it for you?

As a valued member of our team, you’ll enjoy these exceptional benefits & perks:

• Paid time off, with an opportunity to cash out each year
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Retirement contributions
• Professional licensure reimbursement

Want to know more? Visit Homewood Benefits for all the details.

Job Summary:

Assesses the direct delivery of resident care and administers prescribed medications.

Essential Functions:

1. Treats all information about residents, their condition, and family as well as personnel matters as confidential information.
2. Complies with established Corporate and Departmental policies and procedures, and maintains established standards and practices.
3. Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
4. Provides accurate and descriptive records of medical and nursing care of the residents.
5. Assigns daily resident care duties to Nursing Assistants and Hospitality Aides, monitors and evaluates the delivery of care.
6. Accurately transcribes and carries out all physicians orders and assists with physician visits.
7. Participates in resident care planning.
8. Evaluates and is alert to the physical and psychological needs of the residents and responds in accordance with proper nursing techniques and protocol.
9. Assists with admissions and discharges of residents.
10. Assists in the management of Nursing Assistants and Hospitality Aides.
11. Assists with direct resident care as time and responsibilities permit.
12. Assists with carrying out physician orders.
13. Performs other functions as directed by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

1. Current and valid RN license in the state providing nursing care.
2. Possesses judgment capabilities, initiative and dependability.
3. Ability to read, write and understand English well.
4. Ability to stand, walk, stoop, twist and turn frequently throughout the course of an eight hour shift.
5. Ability to lift 30 pounds in assisting co-workers with resident lifts, transfers, etc. several times throughout the shift.
6. Standing and walking distances constantly throughout the campus would be required during the shift in evaluating residents and supporting line staff and (at applicable facilities) respond to emergency needs of the Retirement Community.
7. Ability to push a med cart in dispensing medications.
8. Must be able to react quickly and decisively in emergencies and in unexpected behavior of residents.
9. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
10. Ability to communicate to residents at a level they can understand.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand, walk, stoop, twist, and turn frequently throughout the course of an 8 hour shift. Ability to push a med cart in dispensing medications. Ability to lift 30 pounds in assisting co-workers with resident lifts, transfers, etc. several times throughout the shift. Must be able to react quickly and decisively in emergencies and in unexpected behavior of residents.