Substitute Registered Nurse

Job Title

Substitute Registered Nurse

Hours Required

0

Job Description and Hours

The Registered Nurse will reflect highest standards of nursing practice, be proactive and reactive to the individuals, and provide nursing care in a manner which promotes quality, continuity, and safety of the individual.

The Registered Nurse independently implements the nursing process and administers skilled professional nursing services, care, and leadership while providing, delegating, evaluating and coordinating comprehensive professional nursing care.  This person will be responsible for the assessing, planning, securing and delivery of health and habilitation supports for individuals, and will accept responsibility for the direction, monitoring, and delegation of activities related to the provision of medication and additional activities by medication aides.  Health care will be provided following physician’s orders, and nursing interventions will be documented.   The Registered Nurse will make decisions, problem-solve, take initiative and respond to emergencies with minimal direction from supervisors.   Ensures the cleanliness of the environment and equipment and maintains availability of medication and supplies.  Conducts training and instructs medication aide staff in proper medication administration and medical techniques. The registered nurse will adhere to Duet policy and procedures, as well as applicable law, and regulations and standards and will also carry out the mission, core values, and quality commitment of Duet.