Special Care Unit Registered Nurse (RN) - Fort Worth Texas

Company: Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center Of Excellence (f
Location: Fort Worth, Texas
Posted On: 05/16/2024

Position Summary:The RN Special Care Unit Registered Nurse delivers quality nursing care to patients through interpersonal contact and provides care and services to allow patients to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well being in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements:* Nursing diploma (associates or bachelors degree in nursing)* Currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment.* One (1) year geriatric nursing experience preferredSpecific * Expert knowledge in field of practice* Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action* Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility* Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department* Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation* Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.* Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information* Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures* Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Cares Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance trainingEssential Functions:* Knowledgeably and competently deliver quality nursing care to patients on the special care unit* Evaluate patient needs through ongoing assessment and revise care plans based on changes in patients condition* Provide clinical supervision to CNAs and LPNs* Chart appropriately and timely* Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients* Assist in the evacuation of patients* Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance* Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment* Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team* Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours* Read, write, speak, and understand the English languageAn Equal Opportunity Employerby Jobble More...

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