Registered Nurse (RN)
Company: Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque
Location: Dubuque
Posted on: August 6, 2022
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Job Description:
NEW WAGE SCALE $36 / hrNEW SHIFT PAY: Evenings $3/ hr and Nights
$6/ hrLong Term Care Unit Full-time : Days 6a - 230p: every other
weekend Nights: 10p - 6:30a Job Summary:The Registered Nurse
assists in the administration of quality nursing care for the
facility in concurrence with resident care plans. Renders nursing
care to cater to client's individual needs through practice of
recognized nursing techniques, procedures, and established
standards. Assists in maintaining a physical, social, and
psychological environment which will be conducive to the best
interest and welfare of the resident in conjunction with our Core
Values. Essential Functions and Responsibilities:Directly
influences resident care plans and proactively makes adjustments
based on resident needs. Consults and coordinates with health care
team members to asses, plan, implement and evaluate resident care
plansCompletes proper charting accurately and completely; performs
other administrative duties related to resident care in an
efficient and timely mannerServes as a leader in the nursing
department with direct influence over CNA's and CMA's in providing
care; works as a member of the care team to maintain optimum
resident care standardsSets high standards of excellence for
meeting resident needs, builds and maintains relationships with
residents, communicates with residents in a genuine manner using
appropriate verbiage, and establishes good rapport with the
residentsAssists physicians in rounds and reviews orders. Orders
medications, maintains resident chart, receives and documents
physician orders. Notifies physician and family of incidents or
changes in condition of residentFollows the American Nurse
Association's Scope and Standard of Practice to ensure residents,
families, and the public that the nursing care they receive is
competent and up to date with the latest research; adheres to the
Nursing Standards of Practice as a benchmark for nursing care
standardsMaintains resident confidentiality and privacy; treats
residents with kindness, dignity and respect; knows and complies
with Residents Rights rules; and promptly reports all resident
grievances to managementUnderstands and follows established
Universal Precaution guidelines, infection control and safety
rules; ensures cleanliness of assigned residents rooms; displays an
awareness of cleanliness and proper maintenance at all drug
carts/rooms and to maintain a clean working environment; maintains
a locked medication room and/ or cart when unattended; reports
hazardous conditions or equipment to the appropriate person;
follows established safety rules, and fire and disaster
proceduresCommunicates with family members regarding condition and
progress of residents, including in-person and answering of
telephone inquiries taking into account the nature of the
informationRequisitions necessary supplies to meet unit needs as
well as ensure equipment is in good working orderHas fun in
creating a positive atmosphere for residents in conjunction with
our core valuesFollows instructions and completes daily assignments
as assigned and is proactive to changePossesses understanding and
compassion for the elderly populationOther duties as
assignedQualifications:Education and ExperienceHigh School Diploma
or equivalency (required)1 year of practical nursing experience in
a clinical setting or long term care facility (preferred)Advanced
preparation in geriatric care (preferred)Possesses the ability to
make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such
actionDemonstrates leadership ability and willingness to work
harmoniously with and supervise professional and non-professional
personnelLicense/CertificationsState of Iowa RN licensure by the
Iowa Board of Nursing (required)CPR Certification (required)
Keywords: Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque, Dubuque , Registered Nurse (RN), Healthcare , Dubuque, Iowa
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