Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse Overview

• The Registered Nurse (RN) will provide multidisciplinary health services for older adults in a dynamic Adult Day Care Center.
• Coordinate care plans with physicians and healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes and adherence to care protocols.
• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments to identify and address registrants' service needs effectively.
• Administer medications, prefill prescriptions, and perform skilled nursing services as per physician orders.
• Monitor registrants' health status and adjust care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Educate registrants and their families on disease processes, self-care techniques, and preventive strategies.
• Document all services provided, ensuring compliance with clinical and regulatory standards.
• Participate in team meetings to report progress and adherence to care plans.
• Contribute to a supportive and engaging environment for registrants and staff.

Registered Nurse Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Conduct clinical assessments and develop nursing care plans for registrants upon intake and quarterly.
• Ensure timely completion and documentation of MD orders and nursing evaluations.
• Administer medications and perform skilled nursing services as outlined in care plans.
• Assign and oversee CAN tasks to ensure daily completion and adherence to care plans.
• Collaborate with physicians and clinical teams to provide cost-efficient patient care.
• Monitor registrants' health status and communicate changes to physicians and teams.
• Educate registrants and families on health management and preventive care strategies.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings to report progress and adherence to care plans.
• Maintain accurate documentation of all services provided and care plan adjustments.

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current license and registration as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution preferred.
• Minimum one year of experience in acute or subacute care settings required.
• Experience in Adult Care Centers and geriatric care preferred.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English is advantageous.
• UAS certification is preferred for enhanced care delivery.
• Strong clinical assessment and diagnosis coding skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care.