Description

Position Details:
Oregon Licensed RN for Long Term Care, Full-time 12 hour shifts, (36-40 hrs/wk), Evening and/or Day Shift
Non-Exempt, Hourly, Union

Position Summary:
Renders nursing care and related assistance to residents in the Long Term Care Facility in support of medical care as ordered by medical staff and pursuant to objectives and policies of the Facility. Responsible for Certified Nursing Assistant personnel who provide assistance. Responsible for maintaining accurate resident records. Assist in determining the nursing care plan, pursuant to the medical plan of the Physician for each of the residents. Records nursing needs of residents on plan to assure continuity of care. Assists in planning, directing, and supervising nursing care as determined by the objectives of the care plan and gives direct nursing care as indicated. Directly responsible for supervising care delegated to others and determine that safe and efficient care is provided.

Recognizes the need for and participates in the interpretation of nursing care and of facility policies to the resident and family. Observes, records, and reports pertinent information of the resident's condition and reaction to medications; treatments and significant incidents to the DNS or Physician. Maintains resident's medical records on nursing observation and action taken such as medications and treatments given, reactions, tests, intake and output, temperature, pulse and respiration rate as ordered and/or needed. Participates in inter-shift report, unit conference, in-service activities, and nursing research.

Requirements

Education:
Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing with current licensure in the State of Oregon to practice as a registered nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (must have an unencumbered license and no findings of abuse).

Licensure/Certification/Registration:
Must have current OR RN/LPN License and current CPR.

Experience:
Care of elderly or recovering patient in hospital or nursing facility setting required.

Job Knowledge & Skills:
Has knowledge of general nursing theory function, policies, regulations, and procedures of Lake Health District. Ability to supervise others. Organized. Ability to work under pressure.