Job description

Morris Adult Day Care

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Registered Nurse

POSITION SUMMARY: A Registered Nurse designated to perform Participant health assessments; provides training/oversight to staff for medication assistance, health monitoring and assistance with health-related tasks; coordinates Participant care with third-party providers such as physicians, specialists, therapists.

REPONSIBILITIES:

• Adheres to and conveys the philosophy of supporting the dignity, privacy, independence, choice, and individuality of Participants.
• Provides training and oversight to licensed and unlicensed personnel in the provision of services as allowed by regulation.
• Coordinates Infection Control program- Provides training and oversight to ensure appropriate infection control procedures are followed by staff.
• Develops implements and maintains written objectives, standards of practice, policies and procedures and the organizational plan for the nursing department.
• Conducts regular quality assurance reviews of staff documentation of medication/treatment assistance provided.
• Interviews Participants and families in order to determine healthcare and support needs. Conducts Participant health assessments with new Participants on the first day of participation and formulates a plan of care within five business days of their start dates, the comprehensive assessment must be completed within fourteen days.
• In conjunction with the Nursing department, coordination with Participant physicians and other health care providers received at the facility, at home and in the community as needed.
• Provides coordination with the pharmacies used by the facility and Participants. Coordinates and oversees the implementation of all new physician orders.
• Monitors the status of Participant health conditions and initiates actions in response to changing needs; conducts re-assessments of Participant health needs as indicated.
• May participate in the pre move-in Participant assessment/ certification, in the participant’s home environment, process as requested by the Administrator.
• Serves as a medical resource for the program as a whole.
• Assists the Administrator with conducting and/or coordinating staff in-services and training, as requested.
• Responds and advocates for Participant, family or staff concerns and reports them to the Administrator and/or others as appropriate.
• Provides health counseling/education to Participants as needed.
• Performs TB tests for Participants and staff as needed.
• Reports any abuse, suspected abuse, or alleged abuse per state regulation and facility policy.
• Develops community medical referral resources and maintains ongoing communication with them,
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Serves as designated alternate DON in the absence of the DON.
• Participates with the Interdisciplinary care team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Desire to work with the elderly in an environment that upholds their privacy, dignity, choice, independence and individuality.
• Working knowledge of those principles necessary to provide competent nursing care.
• Understanding of the normal dosages, actions and common side effects of most medications in common use.
• Good oral and written communication skills and the ability work well with others.
• Effective training and supervisory skills. A registered professional nurse who has at least one year of full-time experience in nursing supervision and/or administration in a licensed health care facility.
• The ability to identify, address and communicate problems effectively.
• Working knowledge of and ability to conform to applicable laws, rules and regulations.
• All general staffing requirements:
• Free of communicable disease
• Able to physically/mentally perform tasks, as verified by a health screening that includes TB clearance
• Criminal record clearance
• Current First-Aid certification (CPR)
• Ability to read, write and understand English
• General understanding of the needs of the elderly
• Willingness to learn

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Must be at least 21 years of age. Must have a current RN license for the State of New Jersey and be a graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing. At least one year experience working with the elderly in a licensed Healthcare Facility.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $85,000.00 per year

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Parsippany, NJ 07054: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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