Registered Nurse

JOB SUMMARY:

Supervises and performs direct and indirect resident care as specified by individual resident care plans and physician orders according to federal, state and facility rules, regulations and policies. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Education: Associate’s degree from an accredited university
Experience: Previous geriatric experience preferred 
Licensure: Current RN/LPN licensure from the State of Michigan
Skills: Must be able to communicate in English both verbally and in writing. Must demonstrate computer literacy including use of computer programs and applications. Must be CPR trained and possess a current BLS certification. 

PHYSICAL AND COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS:

Position requires ability to frequently lift objects up to 35 pounds and to push/pull objects more than 35 pounds; manual dexterity to frequently perform difficult manipulative tasks; gross body coordination to walk, stand, stoop, etc., hand-eye coordination to perform tasks such as keyboard skills, etc. and tasks which require arm-hand steadiness such as taking B/Ps and calibration of equipment; visual discrimination for completing resident assessment; audio discrimination adequate to hear normal sounds with some background noise and to distinguish voice patterns, auscultation; able to concentrate on fine detail with some interruption and moderate detail with frequent interruptions, ability to frequently attend to task/function for 10-20 minutes at a time and occasionally for 20-45 minutes at a time; ability to remember multiple tasks/assignments given over long periods of time.

ENVIRONMENT AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

Works in long term care and rehab healthcare setting with residents who are experiencing a wide range of medical, surgical, end of life, and /or psychological problems.  Flexible work schedule required. Work on resident units, nurses’ stations, resident rooms, medication rooms, therapy areas, lounges, and all parts of the facility where resident care may be rendered.

Occasionally may be required to exit the premises in the pursuance of medical needs either directly for the facility or resident. Exposure to blood, body tissue, and other infectious fluids.

Exposure to agitated or hostile residents, family members or visitors.  Occasional exposure to injuries due to unpredictable behaviors of residents. Exposure to chemical compounds of medications and treatments. May be exposed to high humidity in the building throughout the summer months.