What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (1st Shift) position at Balmoral Nursing Home?
Do you enjoy making a difference? Do you enjoy working in an environment where what you do makes an impact on the facility?
This is the place for you!
We are currently hiring RNs!!!
We have an amazing staff that support and guide one another, to ensure that the best care is given to our residents. This is a great opportunity to learn so many varying skills that only propel you to the next level! Come join our dynamic team today!
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Observe and record patient behavior
- Perform physical examinations and diagnostic tests
- Collect patient health history
- Counsel and educate patients and their families on treatment plans
- Administer medication, change wound dressings and care for other treatment options
- Read and interpret patient information, making treatment decisions when appropriate
- Consult with supervisors and doctors to decide on the best treatment plan for patients
- Direct and supervise nurse assistants
- Research ways to improve healthcare processes and improve patient outcomes
Skills:
- RNs need to be organized as they often care for a number of patients at the same time
- A kind and compassionate RN will be considerate, sympathetic, non-judgmental and can comfort the patient.
- A vital skill for an RNs is to be able to interact well with patients, coworkers and doctors. Communication skills are essential for good interaction.
- Patience will help an RN to cope with anxiety, misunderstandings and help to make good decisions.
- Dedication will help an RN to keep improving their skills and be committed to the patients.
- An RN spends long hours on their feet, requiring stamina. The job also requires physical strength when lifting and helping patients.
- An RN must be able to analyze, review and judge different situations they face and take the right actions according to the situation.
- Other duties as assigned
Job Types:
- Full-time, Part-time
Benefits:
- Dental, Health & Vision Insurance
- 401K
- Friendly environment
Physical setting:
- Long term care
- Nursing home
Standard shifts:
- Day shift
Experience:
- Nursing: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- RN (Preferred)