Job Information
Living Legends Health RN in Fishkill, New York
Description
Registered Nurse
STARTING RATE: $36.72 to $42.00 per hour depending on experience plus adder for Per Diem
SHIFT: Full-Time / Part-Time, Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekend Availability
BENEFITS:
Weekly Paychecks
No-Frills Options with Higher Wages
Shift Differentials
Referral Bonuses
Flexible Schedules - Full & Part-Time Openings
Peer Mentorship
Generous Paid Time Off
Weekend Warrior Positions – Work 24 get paid for 37.5
JOB DESCRIPTION:
A Registered Nurse provides long-term and rehabilitation care to residents providing routine daily nursing care according to the resident’s care plan. An RN works as a team member under the direction of the Nursing Supervisor and Director of Nursing.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work closely with RN Supervisor to ensure the best possible functions of the assigned unit
Consults and coordinates with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
Prepares and administers, and records prescribed medications
Records patients’ medical information and vital signs.
Assesses the patient’s ability to do routine daily tasks.
Recognizes and manages geriatric syndromes common to older adults, including cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, urinary, hematological, musculoskeletal, endocrine, neurological, psychiatric/psychosocial, integumentary, sensory, and pain problems.
Prepares equipment and aids physicians during the examination and treatment of patients
Communicate with family members regarding patient
Records all care information concisely, accurately, and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format, and on the appropriate forms.
Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on the assignment setting.
REQUIREMENTS:
Degree from an accredited school of nursing
Current and valid license as a Registered Nurse in the state of New York requires
Education or experience in long-term care or geriatric nursing is preferred
Must be flexible, punctual, professional, and reliable
Strong customer service skills and compassion
ABOUT US:Taconic Health Care is a portfolio of three health care facilities in New York state, including: Taconic Rehabilitation and Nursing at Beacon in Beacon; Taconic Rehabilitation and Nursing at Hopewell in Fishkill; and Taconic Rehabilitation and Nursing at Ulster. We’re proud to be a family of high-quality health care providers that also includes Absolut Care, The McGuire Group and VestraCare.
Our team is comprised of charismatic, smile-bringing, life-saving, compassionate caregivers who love to make a difference in the lives of our residents. Together, we have the privilege of caring for and learning from more than 2,800 extraordinary legends while providing them with superior levels of nursing and rehabilitative services.
Our collective stories; our legends are what help define our organization and the outstanding care we provide. We are Legends Caring for Legends, and we invite you to join our team.
Qualifications
Skills
Preferred
- EMR documentation: Expert
Education
Preferred
- Bachelors or better in Nursing
Licenses & Certifications
Required
- RN
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
