Registered Nurse

The role involves providing nursing care according to established guidelines and procedures to individuals in need. Responsibilities include clinical supervision of paraprofessional and direct care personnel, participation in staff training, preparation of clinical and administrative reports, maintenance of infection control standards, and functioning as a member of a treatment team.

• Conduct health assessments and implement nursing care plans.
• Diagnose and treat individuals' responses to health problems through nursing services, including case-finding, health teaching, and counseling.
• Execute medical regimens prescribed by licensed health care providers.
• Serve as a member of interdisciplinary health care teams and committees to plan and implement care.
• Coordinate, direct, and provide nursing care; administer treatments and procedures within guidelines and prescriptions.
• Consult on nursing matters with treatment teams and other disciplines.
• Provide clinical supervision and training to lower-level staff on nursing care activities.
• Participate in staff training, prepare reports, maintain infection control standards, and function as a team member.
• Act as a charge nurse or unit supervisor as needed.
• Ensure patient safety, comfort, and meet emotional and spiritual needs.
• Perform nursing procedures with skill and judgment.
• Assist with patient rehabilitation as directed by a physician.
• Observe, record, and report pertinent information to supervisors and physicians.
• Manage medications and complete required documentation accurately.
• Report patient status to supervisors consistently.
• Practice standard precautions consistently.
• Perform duties promptly and competently with care.
• Maintain effective communication with patients/residents and healthcare personnel.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Operate and handle various medical equipment.
• Frequently lift/move between 50-100 pounds as required by assignments.
• Stand for long periods with frequent squatting, twisting, bending, kneeling, and reaching.
• Comply with all facility policies, procedures, and practices.
• Assist with transfers and ambulation.

• Currently registered in New York State.
• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and comply with testing and future vaccine mandates.