Per Diem Registered Nurse
Company: Archcare
Location: Rhinebeck
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Opened in 1973, ArchCare at Ferncliff Nursing Home is located on
36 beautiful acres of the former Astor family estate just outside
the historic village of Rhinebeck. Our goal is to provide the best
possible experience through holistic care that addresses not only
the residents' physical needs, but their social, psychological,
emotional and spiritual needs as well.The Registered Professional
Nurse, under the direction of the Nursing Supervisor, is
responsible for planning, directing, implementing, coordinating and
evaluating nursing care for a specific unit on a twenty-four hour
basis. Reports to work on time, alert and appropriately dressed
during the entire tour of duty. Will conduct herself/himself in a
professionally acceptable manner with all Residents, employees and
visitors. Will wear pin during entire tour of duty. Receives report
from previous shift, making sure that he/she has received all
pertinent information on each resident. Assigns duties to
professional and other nursing personnel based on Residents' needs,
available staff and unit needs. Organizes assignment for most
efficient use of time. Sets priorities in meeting the needs of
residents. Continuously evaluates behavior symptoms reactions and
progress of residents and discusses pertinent information with
nursing supervisor. In the absence of medication/treatment nurse:
Administers all medications according to established policies and
procedures and physician's orders. Performs all treatments
according to physician's specific order and established policies
and procedures. Supervises and evaluates work performance in terms
of Resident care, staff relations, development of subordinates and
efficiency of patient care through observation and sufficient
periodic review to assure work assignments are completed.
Cooperates with other members of the medical team and other
disciplines in coordinating resident's total plan of care.
Communicates with Nursing Rehabilitation Supervisor and implements
recommendations. Identifies, studies, and documents problems and
promotes the efficient delivery of resident care and assists
personnel in developing and managing to resolution. Ensures that
all unit records are maintained by accurate and specific
documentation. Maintains, audits and is also accountable for the
staff's recording reporting and interpreting of Resident's
behavior, repose and progress as required by the Code/Rules and
regulations of New York State and Ferncliff Nursing Home.
Participates in Resident Care Conference and makes appropriate
recommendations and/or referrals to meet Resident's needs. Will
communicate to other members of the staff a team approach to
nursing care and an understanding of Resident's needs. Schedules
appointments for Residents with a physician for emergency, monthly
and yearly examinations. Accompanies physician on rounds to answer
questions, receive instructions note resident's care requirements
and explain ordered procedures and treatments to residents.
Complies daily reports care and will assist and supervise the
feeding of Residents in the unit dining room tray service. Will
ensure that a licensed nurse is assigned to the dining room for
each meal.EducationAssociate's Degree (Bachelor's Preferred)Work
Experience1 year prior experience preferred.ID: 2021-15465 Street:
ArchCare at Ferncliff NH Work Days Per Week: 1-5 Shift Start Time:
7:00Am Shift End Time: 3:15PM Hours: TBDExternal Company URL:
http://www.archcare.org/
Keywords: Archcare, Danbury , Per Diem Registered Nurse, Healthcare , Rhinebeck, Connecticut
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