Registered Nurse (RN) - PRN

Company: Noland Health Services
Location: Mobile
Posted on: September 13, 2020

Job Description:

Summary of DutiesRegistered Nurse - RN will be responsible for providing direct care to residents as needed in accordance with care plan, policies and procedures, and nursing standards of care.Essential Job Functions* Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required and inform staff.* Check residents on a regular basis to observe and evaluate physical and emotional status.* Provide direct care to residents as needed in accordance with the care plan, policy and procedures, and nursing standards of care.* Direct Certified Nursing Assistants and Licensed Practical Nurses in the performance of their responsibility and report any concerns to the Registered Nurse Supervisor.* Document according to policy and procedure and regulations.* Chart nurses notes in an informative, descriptive, and legible manner that reflects the care provided to the resident and the resident's responses to care and intervention.* Report all discrepancies, problems, and issues regarding resident care to the Registered Nurse Supervisor.* Transcribe and/or check physician orders to ensure orders have been executed.* Administer and document medication administration per physician's orders.* Complete assessment on all assigned residents on each shift.* Report residents' conditions and shift occurrences to oncoming staff.* Communicate with physicians, residents, families and nursing staff all pertinent information, clinical data regarding residents' condition, and possible change in condition.* In the absence of the Registered Nurse Supervisor, direct the day-to-day functions of the facility during the assigned shift ensuring that care is rendered according to policy and procedures.* Perform other duties, including special projects, as assigned.Education and ExperienceGraduate of an accredited School of Nursing and current licensure as a Registered Nurse - RN by the State of Alabama. One (1) year experience in a health care facility preferred. Must possess CPR certification within thirty (30) days of employment.Physical Requirements for Essential Job Functions* Must be able to move about intermittently throughout the workday.* Must be able to reach, bend, and/or stoop intermittently throughout the work day.* Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.* Must be able to push, pull, or move a minimum of 100 pounds utilizing proper body mechanics and assistance.* Must be able to walk/stand 75% of the day.* Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.Registered Nurse RN Nurse Nursing

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