Registered Nurse (RN)

Company: Tarpon Point Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Location: Sarasota
Posted on: February 15, 2020

Job Description:

An equal opportunity employer.-- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability, race, ethnicity, gender, religion, or otherwise.-- Minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. RN's needed.-- #WECAREPOSITION PURPOSEWork with physicians, implementing orders for medications, treatments and special tests. Supervise LPNs, LVNs and CNAs, providing them support in order that they may provide total nursing care for residents. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITIONUtilize the nursing process to assess resident care plans, implement interventions, and evaluate outcomes related to nursing care.Interview applicants, recommend hires; participate in counseling to extent permitted by lawInitiate and lead team conferences to develop individualized nursing care plans; assess and document resident's condition and nursing needs; assign team members who have the capabilities and qualifications to meet resident's needsImplement physicians' orders; administer medications, start IVs, perform treatments, procedures and special tests and document treatment as required by company policy and local/state/federal rules and regulationsEnsure supplies are used economically and equipment is clean and maintained in a safe mannerCoordinate nursing care of residents scheduled for therapy or procedures by other departmentsReport and record observations and reactions regarding residentsAssist or institute emergency measures for sudden adverse developmentsPerform additional duties as assigned.EDUCATION / REQUIREMENTSMust be skilled in directing, motivating and training staff and able to work as a member of a team; able to communicate effectively with residents, family members and all levels of the organization and maintain confidentiality. Should be a graduate of an accredited RN School of Nursing with valid RN state license, and a minimum of 2 years nursing experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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