ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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This positions PRN.
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Ensure safety for all residents.
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Assess and document the resident's condition and nursing needs.
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Accurately and promptly implement physician's orders.
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Initiate and lead team conferences in development of individualized nursing care plans.
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Supervise and direct LPN's, LVN's, and CNA's.
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Administer medications, start IV's, and perform treatments for residents.
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Keep resident's environment clean and free of clutter.
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Obtain resident vital signs.
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Answer resident call lights and ensure that residents who are unable to call for help are checked frequently.
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Follow safety/infection control precautions.
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Follow hand-washing procedures during your daily duties.
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Assist with meal tray set-up and assist with resident meals as needed. Ensure that all meals, snacks, and fluids are recorded.
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Document on flow sheets as directed.
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Assist in transporting residents to activities, therapy, etc.
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Report all complaints or grievances to the Nurse Supervisor/Director of Nursing/Administrator or Social Worker.
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Immediately report all suspected incidents of abuse to the Abuse Coordinator.
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Immediately report all incidents/accidents to your Nurse Supervisor no matter how minor they may be.
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Perform other tasks as assigned.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Educational Requirements and Experience:
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Graduate of an accredited RN School of Nursing.
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Valid RN license in the state of Alabama.
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Valid CPR certification.
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Minimum one year nursing experience preferred.
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Minimum one year SNF experience highly preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
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Ability to work effectively with the residents, their family members, and at all levels of the facility.
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Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
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Ability to maintain confidentiality.
