Registered Nurse

Full Time Hours: 7pm to 7am (Rotating Weekends)

Summary & Objective

The Registered Nurse is responsible for identifying and coordinating patient/family needs and for providing preventive and supportive care to the terminally ill patient/family unit. The Registered Nurse utilizes assessment, intervention and teaching skills in caring for the patient/family unit.

Essential Functions

• Assess physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of the patient and family within 24 hours of admission into the Inpatient Unit.
• Completes accurate and appropriate documentation of patient/family services within 24 hours of visit and maintains accuracy of electronic medical record including accuracy of medication profile.
• Coordinates care to the patient and family within the Interdisciplinary team and availability of all resources.
• Collaborates with Nursing Home staff by initiating the written plan ...