Registered Nurse - Geriatric Care Specialist

Company: Putnam Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Location: Holmes
Posted on: November 4, 2024

Job Description:

Nursing Supervisor Job Summary
The Putnam Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse to serve as a Nursing Supervisor in our skilled nursing facility. As a Nursing Supervisor, you will be responsible for organizing and overseeing unit activities, supervising staff assignments, and demonstrating clinical expertise consistent with established nursing standards.
Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and coordinate nursing unit activities to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Assign and direct staff to meet the needs of patients and the facility.
• Monitor and document patient vital signs, treatments, and responses.
• Administer medications and treatments as needed.
• Communicate effectively with interdisciplinary teams, physicians, and other vendors/services.
• Identify and respond to patient needs in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Maintain accurate nursing reports, staffing sheets, and census rosters.
  Requirements:
  • Current and good standing RN license in the State of New York.
  • Previous experience with geriatric/short-term rehabilitation/Alzheimer's patients is desirable.
  • Progressive nursing experience in a geriatric setting, with supervisory experience preferred.
  • Dedicated to providing extraordinary, quality, compassionate care to each resident.
  • Genuinely interested in helping ill, injured, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and sometimes challenging residents.
  • Have patience and willingness to assist any residents and coworkers.
  • Have excellent communication, interpersonal, customer service, and organization skills.
  • Able to work well under pressure, flexible, and will work harmoniously with all staff.
    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, celebrate diversity, and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all. We comply with disability laws and provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees. For assistance with the application, interview process, job functions, or employment benefits, contact the facility directly by phone or email.

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