Part-Time Delegating Registered Nurse (RN)

apartment Creekside Village/Ravenwood location_onHagerstown, MD, US

The Residences at Creekside is hiring a Delegated RN and on call position who is committed to providing the best life and care for our residents. If you are looking forward to becoming a part of a dynamic team, we would love to meet you!

*Now offering benefits at 30 days!*

RESPONSIBILITIES OF A DELEGATING RN:

Administrating treatments and documentation
Complete assessments to determine the resident’s needs.
Use health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.
Counsel patient’s family in meeting nursing-related needs.
All other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing.

QUALIFICATIONS OF A DELEGATING RN:

Must have an active Certification as an RN
Minimum two years of experience is required

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