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Registered Nurse (RN)/Unit Manager

Birchwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Nanticoke, PA

Birchwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare is now seeking a Registered Nurse Supervisor/Unit Manager - New Incentives! Our focus is quality care in a supportive and friendly environment. Our facility offers a wide range of amenities, specializing in short-stay rehabilitation and long-term care. At Birchwood, we believe in focusing on key initiatives to improve the quality of life, medical care, and outcomes for everyone. If you are looking to join a caring and supportive team, we would love to meet you! Position Summary: The purpose of the Registered Nurse (RN) is to deliver care to residents utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation under the direction of the residents’ attending physician. The RN will effectively interact with residents, family and other health team members while maintaining all standards of professional nursing. Responsibilities of Registered Nurse (RN): Providing nursing care to patients as assigned Administers, and records medications and treatments as assigned Prepares for and assists with diagnostic procedures and treatments Reinforces support and provides health care instructions to patients and their families Participates with other team members in planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care and other patient activities Assists in the admission, transfer, and discharge of patients Assists with unit management and/or assumes charge of unit as assigned Qualifications of Registered Nurse (RN): High school diploma or equivalent required Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Valid PA state licensure as a Registered Nurse Current AHA health care provider training (BCLS). Demonstrated experience within a skilled nursing facility and ability to provide proof of such experience. Valid PA RN License JOB DESCRIPTION: Utilize nursing knowledge and skills in the safe implementation of preventative therapeutic and rehabilitative nursing care of assigned resident as evidenced by documentation and observation of positive resident care outcomes. Performs independent nursing functions using established procedures, policies, guidelines and standards. Admits and assess residents including initial care plan. Administers assessments, treatments, medications, and diets accurately, observing patient response, as evidenced by documentation in the medical record and lack of negative outcomes. Completes all required resident charting every shift. Makes rounds on unit every shift; assess orderliness, infection control and resident care Observes and documents changes in residents’ condition and report to the attending physician and other departments. Participates in discharge planning with physician, and other departments according to residents’ needs. Directs, supervises, and assists CNAs and other nursing staff in providing bedside care. Works collaboratively with other members of the health care team in coordination of the resident’s care as evidenced by other department feedback and coordinates communication among team. Performs other duties as assigned. Benefits: Health, Dental & Vision Insurance Offered Daily Pay with Tapcheck Paid Time Off Holiday Pay 401(k) Life Insurance Short Term Disability Status Availability: Full Time, Part Time, PRN Available Weekend Warrior Program Available 7a-3p EW Program, 3p-11:30p, 11p-7:30a On Site Apply Today! Our commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity principles ensures that every applicant is evaluated for positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, or any other protected classification under applicable law. #Century123