Staff Nurse

$5,000 Sign On and Referral Bonus Available!

Position Details

• Full Time 40 hours
• Day and Evening Shift available 

Position Summary 

Provided nursing care for residents on the assigned unit following established Sherrill House procedures and acceptable nursing care practices.

Primary Responsibilities 

Assessment

• Collects data about the health status of residents with consideration of their physical, psychological, and social needs.
• Applies knowledge of normal aging including age-related changes, and changes with illness and accidents.
• Completes written assessments, identifying resident problems and assessing mental status.
• Identifies changes in resident status and initiates appropriate protocols.
• Identifies and assesses emotional needs of residents.
• Assesses the environment of the unit to accommodate sensory needs of residents.
• Validates and supervises collection of data for MDS.

Planning

• Initiates plans of care based on identified resident problems, strengths, and individualized goals.
• Consults with physicians, nurse practitioners, resident care manager, charge nurse and supervisors concerning changes in status.
• Updates plan of care as necessary based on continued assessment of the resident.
• Develops plans of care to promote independence and maximum functioning.
• Participates in Interdisciplinary Team Conferences.
• Supervises other team member with the development of plans of care.
• Prioritizes and organizes the delivery of resident care.

Implementation

• Provides direct care to residents.
• Follows established policies and procedures of Nursing Services to ensure safe and uniform nursing practice.
• Documents nursing care using the SOAP format.
• Respects the privacy and dignity of residents.
• Communicates information to other disciplines and staff on the unit.
• Teaches residents about health-related issues.
• Fosters resident decision-making.
• Uses positive verbal and non-verbal communication skills with residents.

Evaluation

• Evaluates effectiveness of interventions to achieve individual goals.
• Documents resident's progress in the monthly summary notes.
• Documents changes in status according to established protocols.

Leadership

• Assumes responsibility for delegating resident care based on skills of staff members.
• Supports the philosophy, objectives and goals of Nursing Services and Sherrill House.
• Acts as a resource person to nursing staff for resident care, orientation and ongoing development of staff.
• Supervises nursing care of other nursing personnel on the unit.
• Promotes good working relationships among staff and between disciplines.
• Oversees the environment of the unit to promote resident comfort and safety.
• Assumes other responsibilities as delegated