Location: New Hartford, NY Category: Sitrin Health Care Center Posted On: Wed Nov 6 2024 Job Description:

DEPARTMENT: Nursing

POSITION: Registered Professional Charge Nurse (Rehab)

SUPERVISOR: Unit Manager

PAY RATE: $32.50-$38.50, commensurate with experience.

SIGN-ON BONUS! $3,500.00

SHIFT: Full-time, 7-3

Duties:

Processes new inpatient rehab admissions to the unit on a routine basis.

Establishes work assignments for unit nurse aides and supervises same to assure task completion.

Communicates information or data to Unit Manager and/or other disciplines when appropriate.

Responsible for the timely and accurate administration and documentation of physician ordered medications and/or treatments to assigned residents.

Maintains facility procedure for the ordering and receiving of physician prescribed medications.

Performs physical assessments, diagnoses problems, institutes a written care plan and evaluates response to the plan of care.

Documents and/or assures completion of documentation in electronic medical records in a timely fashion according to facility policy and procedure.

Communicates directly with Physician or Physician's Assistant regarding resident condition changes.

Transcribes Physician's/Physician's Assistant's orders with licensed staff and assures proper interpretation and execution of same.

Participates in continuing education and inservice programs both within house and at outside seminars.

Consults with disciplinary team in establishing information, notifications to family, physician and/or administration.

Assesses environment and staff related problems, devices intervention and evaluates outcomes.

Teaches and guides subordinates to assure that they perform according to the Sitrin Health Care Center's Policies and Procedures.

Performs duties according to the highest ethical and moral standards and in adherence with the facility's corporate compliance plan and all applicable governing laws. Adheres to the facility's confidentiality statement in accessing and safeguarding protected health information (PHI) of residents and employees, as necessary to perform job duties.

Performs any other duties assigned by the Unit Manager or Director of Nursing.

Job Requirements:

Qualifications:

Graduate of an approved/accredited School of Nursing and currently licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.

Minimum one (1) year experience in the field of nursing, geriatrics or a sub-acute setting preferred.

Leadership ability and effective communication.

Prior knowledge/use of Point Click Care medical record software preferred, but not required.

Additional Information:

Charles T. Sitrin Health Care Center Inc. endeavors to make applying for a position accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact HR Department/Recruiter/Human Resources at 315-797-3114 or hr@sitrin.com.

Sitrin is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.