RN Care Specialist
$61,131–$100,256 year
On-siteSt. Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Accurately assess residents' health status and needs on admission and ongoing, documenting all findings and developing dynamic care plans through an interdisciplinary approach. Execute nursing interventions including medication administration, treatments, and IV fluids while maintaining composure during crises. Monitor resident care closely to ensure effective delivery of the plan, utilizing the QAPI process to address problem areas and identifying behavioral changes or untoward symptoms. Assist with call lights and activities of daily living, communicating significant condition changes to the interdisciplinary team using SBARR. Complete a minimum of twelve hours of nursing offerings annually and remain current on best practices and Bethesda policies.
Required Qualifications
- Education from an accredited school of nursing that results in becoming a registered nurse
- Current RN license in the state you will be working
- CPR/AED certification required, or willing to obtain within six months of employment
- Must possess critical thinking skills
- Excellent communication skills to interact verbally with patients, visitors, and staff
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
- Ability to lift heavy objects using proper lifting techniques and with assistance as necessary
- Ability to transfer and move patients who vary with ability to assist weighing 200+lbs using proper lifting techniques and with assistance when necessary
- Ability to push and pull equipment weighing in excess of 40lbs using proper techniques and with assistance when necessary
- Manual dexterity, coordination and skillful use of hands when working with patients and equipment
- Visual acuity with the ability to distinguish color
- Ability to physically perform necessary documentation electronically and in writing
Desired Qualifications
- Long-term care experience preferred
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