RN

FT: RN, Dunkirk Rehabilitation & Nursing. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the nursing care of residents within the skilled nursing setting. Responsible for ensuring continuity of care of the residents between shifts by providing direct care as well as supervising the care given by CNAs, LPNs and supportive staff members; Participates in resident and family teaching; Maintains role as resident advocate with a focus on the facilitys mission While preforming the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk and hear, and use hands and arms to handle items, lift, feel, and reach. The employee is frequently required to sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch. 1. Coordinates the administration and clinical activities for the nursing department on a designated shift in accordance with current regulations that govern long term care facilities. 2. Ensures that new admissions are completed in a thorough manner and that all pertinent assessments are completed. 3. Addresses any emergent resident needs; anticipates changes in condition and makes appropriate clinical decisions. 4. Serves as the resource to staff in clinical decision making during assigned shift; delegates responsibilities to staff. 5. Participates in inspections (surveys) made by authorized agencies. 6. Participates in and assures appropriate assessment of residents, validates nursing staffs clinical decisions. 7. Participates in the development, implementation, and communication of residents plan of care. 8. Making frequent rounds on nursing units to ensure that all personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with established nursing standards, and that all residents needs are being met. 9. Monitors documentation procedures of nursing staff. Follows- up on problem areas with employees and makes oral/written reports to the Director of Nursing. 10. Any other duties deemed necessary by the Director of Nursing. Subject to Physical exam and drug screening. Pay rate: $41-$43/hour. Apply in person: Dunkirk Rehabilitation and Nursing, 447 Lakeshore Drive, West, Dunkirk, NY 14048