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OR Scrub & Circulate professionals bring two critical skill sets to a single role. Scrubbing in means assisting surgeons directly inside the sterile field during operations — managing surgical instruments, maintaining sterile conditions, and anticipating the team's needs to ensure patient safety. Circulating means acting as the operating room's safety net and coordinator — managing counts, documentation, positioning, and communication so the surgical team can stay focused on the patient. This dual competency gives surgical departments greater staffing flexibility and continuity across cases. Pediatric Nurses work with patients from infancy to young adulthood, giving developmental screenings, immunizations, and treating common illnesses like chicken pox and tonsillitis. They work closely with family doctors, pediatricians and other nurses, to provide preventative as well as critical care. As a Pediatric Nurse, you’ll also teach your patients’ parents and family members how to prevent childhood diseases, and about proper nutrition for growth and development. Pediatric Nurses work with patients from infancy to young adulthood, giving developmental screenings, immunizations, and treating common illnesses like chicken pox and tonsillitis. They work closely with family doctors, pediatricians and other nurses, to provide preventative as well as critical care. As a Pediatric Nurse, you’ll also teach your patients’ parents and family members how to prevent childhood diseases, and about proper nutrition for growth and development. Emergency Nurses treat patients in emergency situations where they’re experiencing trauma or injury. These nurses quickly recognize life-threatening problems and are trained to help solve them on the spot. They can work in hospital emergency rooms, ambulances, helicopters, urgent care centers, sports arenas, and more. As an Emergency Nurse, you’ll treat a variety of conditions from sore throats to heart attacks for patients of all ages and backgrounds. OR Scrub & Circulate professionals bring two critical skill sets to a single role. Scrubbing in means assisting surgeons directly inside the sterile field during operations — managing surgical instruments, maintaining sterile conditions, and anticipating the team's needs to ensure patient safety. Circulating means acting as the operating room's safety net and coordinator — managing counts, documentation, positioning, and communication so the surgical team can stay focused on the patient. This dual competency gives surgical departments greater staffing flexibility and continuity across cases. A Telemetry Nurse monitors patient’s vital signs with an electrocardiogram or other life sign-measuring device. They usually provide care to patients with gastrointestinal diseases, heart failure, diabetes, and other acute diagnoses. Most often they work in hospitals or other clinical facilities. Emergency Nurses treat patients in emergency situations where they’re experiencing trauma or injury. These nurses quickly recognize life-threatening problems and are trained to help solve them on the spot. They can work in hospital emergency rooms, ambulances, helicopters, urgent care centers, sports arenas, and more. As an Emergency Nurse, you’ll treat a variety of conditions from sore throats to heart attacks for patients of all ages and backgrounds. Labor and Delivery Nurses help bring people into the world every day. They care for women during labor and childbirth, monitoring the baby and the mother, coaching mothers and assisting doctors. As a Labor and Delivery Nurse, you’ll prepare women, and their families, for the stages of giving birth and help patients with breastfeeding after the baby is born. Emergency Nurses treat patients in emergency situations where they’re experiencing trauma or injury. These nurses quickly recognize life-threatening problems and are trained to help solve them on the spot. They can work in hospital emergency rooms, ambulances, helicopters, urgent care centers, sports arenas, and more. As an Emergency Nurse, you’ll treat a variety of conditions from sore throats to heart attacks for patients of all ages and backgrounds. Emergency Nurses treat patients in emergency situations where they’re experiencing trauma or injury. These nurses quickly recognize life-threatening problems and are trained to help solve them on the spot. They can work in hospital emergency rooms, ambulances, helicopters, urgent care centers, sports arenas, and more. As an Emergency Nurse, you’ll treat a variety of conditions from sore throats to heart attacks for patients of all ages and backgrounds. Intensive care unit (ICU) staff RNs provide care for patients with life-threatening medical conditions. These nurses work in the critical care unit of a hospital or healthcare facility and look after patients who have experienced invasive surgery, accidents, trauma or organ failure. OR Scrub & Circulate professionals bring two critical skill sets to a single role. Scrubbing in means assisting surgeons directly inside the sterile field during operations — managing surgical instruments, maintaining sterile conditions, and anticipating the team's needs to ensure patient safety. Circulating means acting as the operating room's safety net and coordinator — managing counts, documentation, positioning, and communication so the surgical team can stay focused on the patient. This dual competency gives surgical departments greater staffing flexibility and continuity across cases. 
RN - Emergency Department - FT Day Shift 7a-7:30p. Every other weekend. Up To $25,000 Sign On Bonus For Qualified RNs! Job Summary: Responsible for delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Directs and guides patient teaching and the activities of ancillary personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing. Understands and adheres to GCMC’s Compliance Standards as they appear in GCMC’s Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy. Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and GCMC regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified. Experience: - Entry level-graduate per Education requirements - Specialty Units-At least 1 year of medical-surgical nursing preferred. (i.e. ICU, Maternity, Psych) Skills: - See core competencies and unit specific competencies Licensure/Certificates/Certification: - Current NYS license to perform as a registered professional nurse - Current BLS-CPR certification required (or within first 30 days of employment) - Specialty Unit - Maternity – Neonatal Resuscitation Certification within 6 months of employment - Specialty Unit –ICU- ACLS within 6 months of hire Essential Job Functions: Accordingly, employees may be asked to perform duties that are outside the specific functions that are listed. Assessment-Performs patient assessment and documents accurately in a timely manner per nursing and department policy. - Performs nursing admission assessment thoroughly and within timeframe. Documents the admission assessment accurately and completely. - Performs skin risk assessment accurately and reassessment per policy and protocol. - Performs pain assessment and reassessment per policy and utilizes hospital approved pain scale and documents appropriately. Patient Monitoring-Monitors patient as appropriate for condition, status and safety according to nursing department policy. - Monitors patient’s vital signs and systems per protocol and documents on appropriate forms. - Recognizes change in patient’s condition or status and reports to charge nurse or physician as appropriate. - Calls CAT team for patients who meet criteria. - Works to ensure patient safety is maintained in all aspects of patient care, by following all policies related to National Patient Safety Goals, etc. - Raises concern about patient care and utilizes the Chain of Command as needed to prevent patient harm. Medication Administration-Performs safe administration and complete documentation of medications, IV fluids, and blood products in accordance with nursing policy. - Follows medication administration policy using e-Mar, bar coding and scanning of medications and has at least an 85% scan rate. - Insertion of IVs under aseptic technique and follows IV policy by changing site, tubing and dressing and documents accordingly. - Always follows hospital policy when administering blood products. - Maintains security of electronic signature with Omnicell and accounts for all narcotics removed from automated dispensing system through proper waste/return administration documentation. Patient and Family Education - Assesses and addresses educational needs of patients and families to include disease state, care and treatment. - Documents educational needs. - Distributes appropriate teaching sheets. - Includes evaluation of learner’s understanding post-teaching. Safe Discharge/Discharge Planning - Contributes to or initiates discharge plan upon day of admission and participates in interdisciplinary planning. - Completes all pre-discharge checklist items. - Always gives patient correct forms and discharge instructions by using 2 patient identifiers. - Provides patient a safe discharge and appropriate follow-up information and community resources are in place. Assist Providers-Assist providers in performing procedures and treatments per unit, department specific and hospital policy. - Assist physicians/providers with beside procedures and remains competent with unit-specific procedures. - Performs read back of critical values and telephone orders when interacting with physicians as warranted. - Uses SBAR when giving physicians report on change in patient condition. Equipment Use - Demonstrates knowledge and ability to use equipment safely and effectively. - Utilizes hospital equipment per policy (i.e., guardrails for IV pumps, alarm settings). - Uses patient lift equipment per policy at all times. Nursing Clinical Skills- Demonstrates the ability to perform nursing treatments and procedures. - Demonstrates competency, knowledge, and ability to perform nursing treatments and procedures safely and effectively. - Conducts Hourly Rounds on patients using 4 “P’s” and documents on appropriate forms. - Regularly uses patient room white boards to communicate information to patients and families. Emergency Preparedness-Demonstrates working knowledge and understanding of emergency preparedness plans and operations. - Aware of and actively participates in emergency preparedness procedures and operations. - Aware of and actively participates in Code Blue, Green, Pink, Orange, White, and Silver drills and actual events. Documentation-Completely and accurately documents patient care activities and response in a timely manner in accordance with department and hospital policy. - Documents on a regular, real time basis all patient care activities in accordance to hospital policy. Nursing Promotion-Promotion of professional nursing to include participation in PI/QI, Customer satisfaction, community involvement, committee activities and nursing continuing education. - Actively sits on and attends at least 1 team or committee, or participates in unit PI activity or department team or projects - Attends at least 75% of all staff meetings. - Attends at least 1 clinical update and all mandatory in services. - Participates in unit specific or hospital wide PI/QI activity. Infection Control-Provide safe and effective patient care in accordance with hospital Infection Control policy and procedures. - Wears appropriate PPE as warranted. - Follows hand hygiene protocol. - Follows all isolation procedures. Utilize nursing process-Identify patient needs and problems through assessment. Implement nursing interventions based on nursing diagnosis. Develop individualized patient care plan. Provide appropriate discharge instructions to patient and family. - Initiates individualized patient plan of care for all admissions. - Edits Plan of Care on a regular basis per policy. - Document’s interventions every shift based on nursing diagnosis. Assist and provide for participation in clinical learning experiences. - Participates in learning experiences for orientees, nursing and ancillary staff and students by serving as a preceptor. - Participates in Nursing Grand Rounds at least quarterly by either attending a session or assisting in preparing for unit topic. Provide for continuum of care-Assure safe patient hand off through effective communication of the treatment status of each patient. - Participates in interdisciplinary care/discharge planning. - Uses SBAR for patient handoffs. - Uses Ticket to Ride and communicates important information to other departments. Other Duties as Assigned Employees may be asked to perform duties that are outside the specific functions that are listed. The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $54.12 per hour. 
About Us Location: 900 Scott and White Dr, College Station, 77845 Department: Pulmonary Clinic Schedule: Mon-Fri (8a-5p) Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well. Our Core Values are: We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart. We never settle by constantly striving for better. We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve. We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience. Benefits Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include: Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% Tuition Reimbursement PTO accrual beginning Day 1 Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level. Job Summary You, as a Clinic Registered Nurse, manage patient care coordination. Your expertise guides the team in delivering top-notch care. Assess patient conditions, identify health issues, and create personalized care plans. Monitoring patient responses is crucial. Ensuring a safe healthcare experience is crucial. Guide patients effectively to prevent complications and delays in their healthcare encounter. Essential Functions of the Role Prioritize patient needs, plan care. Adjust as needed to meet outcomes. Support practice changes with research and hands-on learning. Energetic participation in quality improvement initiatives. You will build relationships with patients and families, managing emotional and physical pain to promote relief and healing. You will help patients, families, staff, and community learn about health care. Partnering with colleagues and community to create a care plan is part of your duties. You will leverage strategies and available resources for problem-solving for patients, family, and staff with a systems-thinking mindset. Key Success Factors A solid grounding in nursing values and patient care standards. Familiarity with relevant laws, rules, and regulations as well as certification and accreditation body guidelines. An awareness of medical terminology, as well as strategies for health promotion, risk reduction, disease prevention, and management. Respect for medical and professional nursing ethics as well as patient privacy. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills. Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. The aptitude to monitor and effectively communicate any changes in patient medical conditions. The aptitude to deliver quality care that's tailored to the age of the patient. Good computer skills, including mastery of Microsoft Office and electronic medical record documentation. Belonging Statement We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported. Qualifications Grad of an Accredited Program 2 Years of Experience. License Registered Nurse. Basic Life Support certification is required. Applicants without it must get certified within 30 days of hiring. A Telemetry Nurse monitors patient’s vital signs with an electrocardiogram or other life sign-measuring device. They usually provide care to patients with gastrointestinal diseases, heart failure, diabetes, and other acute diagnoses. Most often they work in hospitals or other clinical facilities. Emergency Nurses treat patients in emergency situations where they’re experiencing trauma or injury. These nurses quickly recognize life-threatening problems and are trained to help solve them on the spot. They can work in hospital emergency rooms, ambulances, helicopters, urgent care centers, sports arenas, and more. As an Emergency Nurse, you’ll treat a variety of conditions from sore throats to heart attacks for patients of all ages and backgrounds. Medical-Surgical nurses provide direct care to adult patients in a variety of settings and is the largest group of nurses. They provide care for patients often with multiple diagnoses, across multiple medical specialties. 
Improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. That’s just the beginning of the difference you can make when you join our team at Corewell Health. GENERAL SUMMARY: Under the general guidance of the medical director, the Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with diseases and adverse health conditions following the written guidelines approved by the department. The APP provides direct patient care services for complex critically ill Cardiac and Heart Failure patients, in the CCU in collaboration with and under the supervision of the cardiologist(s) and the Medical Director(s) of the CCU. The APP performs physical exams, collects and documents data, conducts diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, orders and schedules laboratory studies and professional consultations, prescribes appropriate interventions and medications, coordinates the care and discharge of patients, and provides direct patient care services. The CCU APP contributes to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, and provides leadership to the organization. BENEFITS Corewell Health offers a comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health and life-work balance goals. Generous paid time off, holidays and flexible scheduling Our employees receive special discounts on a wide range of products and services Exceptional health, dental, vision and prescription drug insurance plans Relocation assistance Savings & retirement plans, disability insurance, identify theft protection and even home and auto insurance Free onsite parking at all of our campuses ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Assesses the physical and psychosocial status of clients by means of interview, health history, physical examination, and diagnostic studies. Recognizes deviations from normal in the physical assessment. Works in collaboration with a physician in formulating treatment plans for health problems and follow-up. Writes prescriptions for medication, blood products based upon laboratory results, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, and post-discharge care in accordance with written practice protocols. Determines eligibility of patients for entry into clinical trials based on findings. Requests written consultation from physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure appropriate and quality patient care. Interprets and evaluates findings of studies/tests. Relays appropriate information regarding patient care to the collaborating physician. Administers therapeutic measures and obtains specimens as prescribed. Evaluates the quality of care provided and recommends changes for improvement. Initiates appropriate actions to facilitate the implementation of therapeutic plans that are consistent with the continuing healthcare needs of the client. Dictates follow-up letters to referring physicians with summaries of treatment, response, and plan. Maintains provision of preventive health services (e.g. screening, risks assessment, immunizations, PAP smears, self-breast exam). Dictates or writes patient history, admissions, care plans, progress, and discharge notes. Interacts with program assistants and data managers for optimal patient care. Assists in the management of family dynamics and coping mechanisms during acute and chronic phases of patient care. Conducts or participates in daily multidisciplinary rounds and ensures appropriate and quality care for assigned patient. Provides on-call coverage. Performs patient triage and determines the urgency of physician's evaluation. STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS Education / Training: Master's Degree in Nursing OR a Masters in Physician Assistant studies Work Experience : 1 to 3 years’ experience as an Advanced Practice Provider in a Critical Care or Cardiology setting, preferred. Certification, Licensure, Registration : State of Michigan Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant license required AHA/ARC BLS certification required. ACLS preferred. This is where extraordinary begins. Find out where it can take you and your career. Apply Now! How Corewell Health cares for you Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here . On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more! Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status Primary Location SITE - Royal Oak Hospital - 3601 W 13 Mile Rd - Royal Oak Department Name Cardiology APP - Royal Oak Hosp Employment Type Full time Shift Rotating (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 40 Hours of Work Rotating Shifts Days Worked Days Vary Weekend Frequency Variable weekends CURRENT COREWELL HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS – Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday team member account. This career site is for Non-Corewell Health team members only. Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief. Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category. An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team. You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447. Medical-Surgical nurses provide direct care to adult patients in a variety of settings and is the largest group of nurses. They provide care for patients often with multiple diagnoses, across multiple medical specialties. A Progressive Care Nurse will care for patients requiring close monitoring and frequent assessment, but who aren't unstable enough to need ICU care. PCU nurses monitor cardiac and other critical vital signs and detect any changes, thereby enabling intervention of life-threatening or emergency situations. 
RESPONSIBILITIES We are currently hiring multiple positions within our Float Pool located at The Queen's Medical Center - Manamana/Punchbowl: Nursing Assistant - Surge Unit (Part-Time, 36, Day) Nursing Assistant - Surge Unit (Part-Time, 36, Night) This posting is reserved for external candidates only. Please submit a new application only if you are not a current Queen’s employee. Select candidates who meet the qualifications may be invited to schedule an interview. I. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES: • Performs a variety of duties pertaining to patient care, patient transportation, material and supply distribution and equipment assembly. • Performs duties in accordance with departmental and Medical Center policies, procedures and regulations. II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: • Essential: lifting up to 2 pounds, seeing, hearing, talking, grasping, fingering. • Continuous: standing, walking, stooping, forward reaching, handling. • Frequent: pushing and pulling up to 30 pounds, lifting up to 10 pounds, sitting, bending. • Occasional to frequent: squatting, twisting. • Occasional: pushing and pulling up to 50 pounds; lifting: horizontal lift/carry up to maximum 50 pounds, floor to waist up to 35 pounds, waist to shoulder up to 25 pounds, overhead level up to 15 pounds; carrying up to 35 pounds, running, climbing, side bending, kneeling, crouching, overhead reaching. • Operates various machines/tools/work aids. III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: • Inside work. • Exposure to body fluids, blood products, and communicable diseases. • Work environment may be highly stressful, fast paced and hectic. • Assignment to inpatient adult psych areas and Family Treatment Center includes occasionally accompanying patients outdoors. • Management of confused/disoriented and combative patients may involve tasks that may compromise physical safety. IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE: • Ability to read, write, speak and understand English, both orally and in writing. • Minimum one (1) year work experience as a Nurse Aide; or, o Diploma or certificate as a Nurse Aide. o Diploma or certificate as a Medical Assistant. o Diploma or certificate as an Emergency Medical Technician. o Diploma or certificate as a Patient Care Technician. o Nursing student having completed a semester of clinical fundamentals; or, o RN with a foreign RN license with at least one (1) year acute care experience. • Current certification in BLS/HCP. B. EXPERIENCE: • Recent experience in an acute care setting preferred. SCOPE OF SERVICE The Surge Unit is a 24-bed Med/Surg Telemetry unit comprised of private rooms. Care is provided to the adult patient population 24 hours per day. It is an overflow unit for inpatients. Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet 
Community Name: Trinity Community at Beavercreek The Staff Nurse (RN) is responsible for operating within scope of practice to coordinate care delivery interventions for approximately 25 residents in assigned area in accordance with current professional practice standards, physician's orders, community policies and procedures, and local, state and federal regulations. Essential Functions Statement(s) Assesses residents and manages their treatments Distributes and administers prescribed medications and treatments, when required, according to approved nursing protocols, including IVs if certified Participates in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating resident care delivery with actual outcome, also assesses, plans, implements and evaluates services and education to be delivered to the family or significant other in coping with and participating in the management of the resident's care Assists in completing the initial and ongoing nursing assessments needed to plan care and interventions Makes resident rounds to ensure care delivery meets quality standards and restorative protocols Utilizes appropriate infection control techniques to prevent spread of infection Observes vital signs and hydration status to detect deviations from normal limits, utilizing resident care equipment and ancillary supplies Assists in receiving, transcribing and implementing physician's orders Requests and arranges for diagnostic and therapeutic services as ordered by resident's physician, from departments within the institution or from outside the facility Orders prescribed medications, requisitions supplies, equipment from appropriate resources, when requested Records resident's responses to treatments/medications, response or lack of progress toward care plan or restorative goal Assists in documenting and observing changes in condition and unusual incidents and reports findings to supervisor, physician and responsible party, as required Oversees the proper execution of the following: NG/tube insertion, placement and irrigation; Colostomy care (including irrigation); Foley catheter care (including insertion and irrigation); Texas catheter application; Straight catheterization; Tube feeding, including hanging and labeling; operating the pump; calculating intake and output Ensures dietary recommended feeding allowances are maintained and monitors the weights of residents, assessing for abdominal distention and residual tube placement Administers proper assessment skills and techniques as appropriate, including the following: Gastrointestinal, genitourinary, pulmonary, cardiac, circulatory, neurological, musculoskeletal and integumentary assessments Administers proper positioning techniques including transfer techniques and ROM exercises Administers emergency procedures, as necessary; properly administers oxygen, suctions, performs CPR and uses the ambu bag Demonstrates expertise in the care of the patient with a central line Complies with the State regulations specific to RNs in the insertion, administration and care of IVs through the following: Conducts IV site care, applies and monitors a Heparin Lock, mixes, hangs and administers IV solutions to patients, computes rate of IV fluid administration, operates the infusion pump Demonstrates expertise in the care of the patient with hyper alimentation Demonstrates knowledge of and monitors for potential complications related to central lines, and PICC lines Performs suctioning, as necessary including tracheotomy, nasotracheal and Tracheotomy care Applies proper sterile and isolation techniques as necessary Collects lab specimens as required Performs glucometer checks Demonstrates expertise in the care of the patient with a central line; Flushes, infusions, monitoring, tubing and bag changes, mixing of medications Flushes, infusion, monitoring, piggybacking of lipids, site care, obtaining orders, checking contents of bag and label compared to order Consults with Dining Services regarding resident's special dietary needs and follows through on recommendations Monitors residents with significant weight loss/gain and identifies residents at risk for nutritional problems and implements preventative measures, reporting to the physician and dietary Checks food brought by family members, ensuring it complies with residents' orders, dietary needs and safety Completes medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary Documents the following according to policies and procedures: medications, treatments, prn's; daily 24-hour report; residents' intake and output; monthly medication renewal process; any exceptions to residents' condition; daily charting on ill residents; 24-, 48-, or 72-hour follow-up charting on residents with infections; incidents or new admits; new/changed diet orders Reports any discrepancies noted concerning physician's orders, diet changes, charting errors, etc., to supervisor and/or the Dining Services department Completes forms used throughout the residents chart accurately Interprets policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors and government agencies as required Assists in completion of the care plans (acute and long term) Participates in care conferences as deemed necessary Evaluates effectiveness of care interventions, identifies problems/trends and develops alternative interventions Understands resident's rights and conducts (as appropriate) investigations related to any alleged abuse Ensures progress notes are reflective of care plan and ensures they are properly followed Ensures assigned nursing assistants are aware of the resident care plans, and ensures nursing assistant refers to the care plan prior to administering care Oversees the admission process through the following: Orients patient to room, facility, policies; Obtains necessary physician orders; Completes nursing admission assessments; Orders necessary medication, supplies and diagnostic test Oversees the discharge process through the following: Completes post discharge plan; Educates resident on post discharge needs; Completes discharge paperwork; Informs nursing personnel of planned discharges for their shift; Arrange for discharge transportation Oversees the successful transfer of a patient Ensures all documentation is accurately completed for any admission, discharge and transfer Coordinates and evaluates the supportive interventions provided by nursing to other departments or services to achieve a holistic approach to resident care Coordinates and evaluates the efforts of other departments/services in providing education and support to family members in coping with and participating in the management of the residents' care needs Assists physicians, when necessary, during rounds and examinations Participates in the assessment, planning and implementation of nursing staff in providing resident care Participates in planning and implementing the coordination and involvement of nursing staff with other departments/services to teach family the management of the resident's care Assists with sending requisitions to initiate physician orders Assists in planning, developing, directing, and teaching programs of in-service and continuing education for all nursing service and other personnel and directs other departments in the same, as necessary Takes positive action to ensure equal opportunity in the conduct of all business activities without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, or veteran status Maintains confidentiality of necessary information; Handles unusual occurrences calmly and logically to maintain continuity of business and duties Follows all appropriate safety and security guidelines, procedures and protocol for residents in the Special Care Unit Maintains appropriate, effective communication with residents, and with residents' family or other significant relationships Provides all care, treatment and services with appropriate special care protocols Participates in relevant educational and training activities as appropriate Performs all other duties as assigned or directed Competency Statement(s) Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions. Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly. Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word. Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely. Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures. Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace. Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals. Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task. Patience - Ability to act calmly under stress and strain, and of not being hasty or impetuous. Skills & Abilities Education: Must be a graduate of a 2-year accredited nursing diploma school or have a Bachelor's Degree in nursing.: Required Experience: One (1) year of experience in nursing/long-term care, preferred Computer Skills: Must be able to operate a computer, the Internet and knowledge of basic office equipment preferred Certifications & Licenses: Successful completion of a state-approved pre-licensure nursing education program; Passing of National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN); Active RN license conferred by the State Board of Nursing; Must obtain and maintain mandatory, state and federal requirements and certifications for practice or occupation; Must be CPR certified Other Requirements: Good base knowledge of pharmacology, treatments, issues specifically concerning the elderly, dementia, various diseases, and side effects; Demonstrated people skills, with special attention to interfacing with patients" family members; Working knowledge of different cultures and religions; Must be familiar with/able to use the following equipment: WiFis, pagers, point click care, computer, sit to stand, hoyer, gait belt; Must be able to read, write, understand and speak the English language; Special care/dementia care employees will have additional training in caring for and treating dementia residents; Must be able to work with elderly residents, families and other health care staff members; Must be able to adhere to all terms and conditions set forth in the United Church Homes Employee Handbook. We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. Emergency Nurses treat patients in emergency situations where they’re experiencing trauma or injury. These nurses quickly recognize life-threatening problems and are trained to help solve them on the spot. They can work in hospital emergency rooms, ambulances, helicopters, urgent care centers, sports arenas, and more. As an Emergency Nurse, you’ll treat a variety of conditions from sore throats to heart attacks for patients of all ages and backgrounds. Medical-Surgical nurses provide direct care to adult patients in a variety of settings and is the largest group of nurses. They provide care for patients often with multiple diagnoses, across multiple medical specialties. OR Scrub & Circulate professionals bring two critical skill sets to a single role. Scrubbing in means assisting surgeons directly inside the sterile field during operations — managing surgical instruments, maintaining sterile conditions, and anticipating the team's needs to ensure patient safety. Circulating means acting as the operating room's safety net and coordinator — managing counts, documentation, positioning, and communication so the surgical team can stay focused on the patient. This dual competency gives surgical departments greater staffing flexibility and continuity across cases. Browse All Jobs →