Registered Nurse (RN)

at  Cadia Healthcare Pike Creek

Cadia Healthcare is a leading provider of skilled nursing and rehabilitation in your area. Compassion and appreciation are at the heart of who we are. We are currently seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team!
Cadia rewards it’s employees for their hard work and dedication to providing the best care possible, with a wide-range of benefits and perks to show we care.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

RNs are central to our facilities and their skills are vital to the care we provide, making a difference in patients’ lives every day. Cadia is dedicated to providing the best care possible. Whether you are a new RN or seasoned, come join our accomplished staff of medical professionals!

QUALIFICATIONS

• Registered Nurse with a current state nursing license.
• Must possess a current CPR license.
• Previous long-term care experience is desirable.

• Direct the day-to-day functions of the nursing assistants in accordance with current rules, regulations & guidelines that govern the long-term care facility. Meet with your assigned nursing assistants to give a Nursing Report on assigned residents and review 24-hour summary report in the electronic medical record on assigned residents.
• Assist in completing nursing assignments when necessary and make rounds on assigned residents throughout shifts. Admit, transfer, & discharge residents as assigned.
• Complete all documentation as necessary for resident incidents & investigations. Notify the residents provider & next of kin when the resident is involved in an accident or incident or if there is a change in condition.
• Ensure all medications & treatments have been administered and signed off prior to the end of the assigned shift and update the Nursing Supervisor on resident changes in condition. Collaborate with the pharmacy when medications are needed.
• Receive telephone orders from physicians, transcribe orders & record in the electronic health record and prepare & administer medications & treatments as ordered by the provider.
• Inform nursing staff of new admissions, their expected time of arrival, room assignment, etc. and ensure that rooms are ready for new admissions, greet newly admitted residents, and escort them to their rooms.
• Ensure that nursing documentation reflects that the care plan is being followed when administering nursing care or treatment and review care plans for appropriate resident goals, problems, approaches & revisions based on nursing needs. Update care plans as appropriate.