Registered Nurse -Long Term Care Night Shift (Full Time)
VIRTUA - Berlin, NJ
Employment Type : Full-Time
Summary:
Responsible for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of residents/patients.
Administers medications and treatments and documents per facility policy.
Position Responsibilities:
- Administers treatments/medications as ordered by physician, and documents same and closely monitors effectiveness.
- Performs comprehensive assessment of resident/patient including development, implementation and evaluation of a written plan of care for each resident/patient.
- Monitors care being rendered to patient/resident by LPN & CNA (including agency staff) to ensure that all personnel are providing care to the resident as stated by the plan of care and facility policy.
- Actively participates in the Patient Satisfaction program . Monitors staff interaction, keeps patient and families advised of patient/resident progress and response to care plan during their shift. Complies with Virtua Star Standards of Performance.
- Responds to emergencies, assess, evaluates and confers with a physician triaging patient appropriate level of care.
- Educates patient/resident and family/responsible party regarding individual care and needs, safety issues, etc.
- Practices universal precautions and adheres to facility policy with regard to spread of infections.
- Maintains department level competencies and participates in performance improvement activities.
Training/Certifications/Licensure:
Current NJ RN License. Approved licenses must be presented and maintained in accordance with the State of New Jersey Licensing Board.
BLS Certification