Orlando Senior Health Network · 11 hours ago
Registered Nurse - Skilled Nursing Facility
Orlando Senior Health Network is seeking a Registered Nurse for their Skilled Nursing Facility. The role involves providing nursing care in accordance with physician orders, supervising nursing staff, and maintaining accurate medical records to ensure a positive environment for residents.
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Responsibilities
Provides nursing care according to physicians’ orders and in conformance with the nurse practice act, established standards, and administrative policies
The observation, assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation of care; health teaching and counseling of the ill, injured, or infirm; and the promotion of wellness, maintenance of health, and prevention of illness of others
The administration of medications and treatments as prescribed or authorized by a duly licensed practitioner authorized by the laws of this state to prescribe such medications and treatments
The supervision and teaching of other personnel in the theory and performance of any of the above acts
The professional nurse shall be responsible and accountable for making decisions that are based upon the individual’s educational preparation and experience in nursing
Assists with evaluation of the nursing process on the unit, and provides input regarding needed or desired changes
Supervises daily functions of the nursing unit, from LPN and CNA supervision to delivery of resident care
Gives/receives nursing report upon reporting in and ending shift duty hours
Communicates immediately to supervisor/nursing administration on call any problem requiring immediate attention
Administers personal hygienic, preventative, therapeutic and rehabilitative services to residents and assists in the coordination of nursing care with care rendered by other disciplines
Admits new residents by assessing their needs and reviewing physician orders
Orders prescribed medications, supplies and equipment as necessary, in accordance with established policies
Requisitions and arranges for diagnostic and therapeutic services as ordered by resident’s physician
Assembles resident’s chart, attaching required forms
Administers medications, performs procedures and treatments and provides resident care
Maintains documentation, which accurately and completely records data pertaining to resident’s care, condition and treatment
Participates as a member in the interdisciplinary resident care conferences in developing a total plan of care, and in communicating that plan to nursing staff caring for the resident
Coordinates with Social Services and assists in scheduling appointments and arrangements for transportation of residents to other departments or facilities and clinics for diagnostic, therapeutic, dental or medical services
Confers with the Director of Nursing, as necessary, to provide input regarding resident care needs, staffing requirements, and nursing supply needs for the units
Makes rounds with physicians, assists in examination and/or treatment of residents and carry out orders
Discharges or transfers residents and completes necessary forms per facility policy, re: giving discharge instructions to the resident or responsible party; completing discharge nurses summary; and following return policy procedure for meds to pharmacy
Notifies, when necessary, the attending physician and resident’s responsible party in the event of a change in the resident’s condition
Maintains a professional attitude at all times on the unit and a professional approach towards nursing care and personnel
Attends and participates in in-service classes and on-the-job programs as scheduled and directed
Assures that established infection control and universal precautions are maintained when performing duties
Administers intravenous medications per policy
Obtains blood specimens from central lines
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Must be currently licensed by the State of Florida as a Registered Nurse
Must have a current CPR card
Ability to read, write and speak the English language in an understandable manner and to be able to carefully follow written and oral instructions
Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently throughout the workday
Maintain good general health and demonstrate emotional stability
Ability to manage and cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position accordingly
Work closely with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people
Assume the responsibility for maintaining professional competence through participation in programs, seminars, and/or training
Willing to work beyond the normal working hours, on weekends, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary
Ability to handle department equipment according to standard procedures
Ability to work effectively with residents, staff, and visitors with flexibility, personal integrity, sensitivity, and discretion at all times
Reports all accidents and incidents to supervisor no matter how minor they may be
Attends and participates in in-service classes, on-the-job programs, etc. as scheduled and directed
Honor the Residents' Rights polices at all times
Maintains and protect the privacy and confidentiality of protected health information (PHI) per the company's HIPAA medical privacy policy
Be expected (and required) to perform any task in a safe, sanitary and efficient manner in accordance with established procedures
Follows facility safety program
Assumes accountability for data contained in the Employee Handbook
Any exposure to blood or body fluids that contain visible blood must be reported to supervisor on the shift in which the incident occurs
Be familiar with universal precautions (i.e. frequent hand washing, using gloves, etc.)
Understand that this position contains Category I tasks that may involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues
Ability to understand and use universal precautions and appropriate protective measures, which are readily available to every employee, engaged in Category I tasks
Ability to perform all functions of the job classification without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace
Company
Orlando Senior Health Network
Orlando Senior Health Network is a nonprofit organization that offers senior living facilities, rehabilitation and home healthcare services.