Registered Nurse

The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing care to patients while adhering to compliance standards. This candidate should be able to recognize patient needs and prioritize those needs with the needs outlined by physicians.

Responsibilities

• Assess and act on significant changes in the patient's/resident's health condition.
• Carry out the plan of care by performing/assigning delegated tasks.
• Insert IV lines.
• Care and management of peripheral and central lines, including PICC lines.
• Administer medication including IVs.
• Measure vital signs/hemodynamic monitoring including Pain (the 5th Vital Sign), pulse oximetry, etc.
• Perform wound care including dressing changes (sterile and non-sterile) and obtaining wound cultures as necessary.
• Perform tracheostomy care.
• Perform non-acute and/or acute ventilator care, if needed.
• Perform suctioning including oral, nasogastric, and tracheostomy.
• Perform deep suctioning, which may include obtaining specimens.
• Assess for and administer tube feedings.
• Assist with routine urinary and bowel elimination including catheters, colostomies, and digital stimulation.
• Respond and assist in an emergency situation.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse with current licensure
• ACLS, and BLS Certification