Registered Nurse

A long term care facility in the Bronx, New York is currently seeking a Registered Nurse for a great opportunity with their team. In this role, the Registered Nurse is a key member of the Nursing Team in assisting and supervising residents in all activities of daily living. Responsibilities: Guide the medical team (MD, LPN and CNAs) as well as all clinical disciplines in a coordinated effort with the resident and family to create a comprehensive interdisciplinary individualized plan of care and ensure the EMR reflects the same. Through keen observation of any actual and potential changes in condition, the RN together with the other members of the clinical team will respond and react timely and according to protocol to prevent re-hospitalizations and potential emergency situations. In the face of an emergency situation, the RN responds efficiently and calmly and acts as the leader in the rapid response or emergency response team as appropriate. Educates and reinforces clinical competencies of nursing staff in areas such as wound care, ostomy care, foley catheter insertion and care, medication administration through all routes including G-tube and IVs, trach care and suctioning. Exhibits proficiency, or working towards proficiency, in all nursing functions to be carried out. Performs tasks such as IV insertion, PICC line care, GT and suprapubic catheter reinsertion, initiate care plans and review the data and sign off on assessments done by the LPN. Qualifications: Be a graduate of an approved school of nursing (Associates or Bachelor's degree) Have prior experience working in a skilled nursing facility or long-term care (preferred, but not required) Experience with SigmaCare Have an ability to assess resident needs and make sound clinical decision Have an ability to prioritize and coordinate activities of nursing unit Required Qualifications: An active RN license for New York State Unexpired verification of US citizenship BLS, ACLS (preferred)