The Registered Nurse provides professional and comprehensive nursing care within the scope of agency services. The target patient/client population for this position are those requiring skilled clinical care services. Activities of this position are patient/client focused and utilize the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation in accordance with nursing practice standards, physician orders, and agency policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

(20%)* Regularly assesses patients/clients needs and provides skilled nursing services as prescribed by the physician authorized plan of care and accepted standards of nursing practice.

(10%)* Initiates plan of care for assigned patients/clients and revises and adapts as necessary.

(35%)* Provides medication management and assesses therapeutic responses.

(15%)* Coordinates patient/client care by evaluating outcomes and providing on?going feedback to others involved in care relative to patient status and changes needed on patient care plan.

(15%)* Coordinates care with the Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) and interdisciplinary team.

(5%)* Notifies physician of changes in patient/client condition and care needs and obtains new orders as needed.

Requirement description :

• 2+ Years of LTC Experience - Required
• BLS (AHA) - Required
• The facility cannot approve special scheduling requests (blocked scheduling, etc)
• ALL SCHEDULING REQUESTS MUST BE MADE AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION (Facility will NOT approve scheduling requests at/after time of offer / Please obtain this information prior to submittal / Requests after offer can be cause for rescinded offer)

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :

• BLS (AHA)

STATE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS :

• Michigan

ADDITIONAL LICENSE REQUIREMENTS : Must be active!
Weekend Requirements : Every Other Weekend
On Call Requirements : No Call