Registered Nurse - Driftwood Nursing Center - FT

The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing direct nursing care to residents, and supervising the day to day nursing activities performed by the Nursing Assistants and Licensed Practical Nurses in accordance with federal, state and local standards. The Registered Nurse collaborates with all clinical staff and providers, communicating patient care information to residents and their families.

• Responsible for delivering quality nursing care as part of a healthcare team
• Collaborates with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate resident care plans
• Evaluates resident needs through ongoing assessment and revises care plan based on changes in resident's condition
• Interprets and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess resident's condition
• Prepares and administers medications as ordered by a physician
• Prepare rooms, sterile instruments, equipment and supplies, and ensures supplies are maintained
• Performs additional nursing duties as assigned
• Communicates resident healthcare needs to the appropriate healthcare team or provider
• Provides clinical supervision to Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants
• Delegates and communicates resident care to appropriate team members based on skill, knowledge, and patient acuity
• Assures daily accurate, concise reporting, and documentation of resident condition and needs with appropriate follow-up
• Facilitates resident and family education on topics such as health education, disease prevention, and develop health improvement programs

Required Qualifications

Education: Graduate from an accredited, state approved school of nursing.

Licensure: Current Mississippi RN license, MS 90-day temporary permit, or Compact state RN license.

Experience: None.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact or educate residents. Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, clinical staff and providers. Ability to work independently as well as lead a team. Knowledge of nursing practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing nursing functions in the long-term care facility. Knowledge of uses and operations of equipment and instruments used in patient care. Ability to interpret Provider or healthcare team’s orders and carry them out as requested. Must be resident/customer service oriented, projecting professionalism and socio-economic and cultural sensitivity.