RN Registered Nurse
Occupations:
Registered NursesAcute Care NursesClinical Nurse SpecialistsLicensed Practical and Licensed Vocational NursesCritical Care NursesIndustries:
General Medical and Surgical HospitalsNursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities)Home Health Care ServicesSpecialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) HospitalsContinuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the ElderlyJob ResponsibilitiesAdministering nursing care in ALFs, SNFs, and other post-acute care facilitiesWorking with residents and medical staff to devise care plansEnsuring residents receive the right personalized treatments and medicationsExplaining best options for care with residents and their family membersConsulting with other healthcare professionals, including doctorsSetting up medical equipment and monitoring their useOverseeing the compliance with facility policies and nursing standardsDocumenting and checking the accuracy of interventions and medical historiesPerforming fluid sample draws for lab workLeading the training and supervision of nursing staffAssisting with incident investigations and checking for accuracy of reporting Qualifications and SkillsCurrent Maryland state license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN)Completion of an approved nursing programExperience in either post-acute care or in-patient hospital settings (at least 4 months)Excellent organizational skills