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Purpose of Position: To provide direct nursing care to the resident, and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by the nursing assistants. Such supervision must be in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern our facility and as may be required by the Director of Nursing Services and/or Nurse Supervisor to ensure that the highestdegree of quality care is maintained at all times.Job Functions: Provides nursing care to patients as assigned. Administers and records medications and treatments as assigned. Prepares for and assists Physicians and others with diagnostic procedures and treatments. Reinforce supports and provides health care instructions to patients and their families. Participates with other team members in planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care and other patient activities. Assists in the admission, transfer, and discharge of patients. Observes and reports patients' vital signs, symptoms and general condition to the appropriate individual(s). Records on patient charts observation of patient’s responses to nursing care rendered. Maintains environmental conditions conducive to the comfort and safety of patients. Assists with unit management and/or assume charge of unit as assigned. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position f the work is similar, related or is an essential function.Specific Requirements:Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a RN in the state of Rhode IslandMust be able to read, write speak and understand the English language.Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government personnel and the general public.Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures as well as laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to long term care.Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise othersMust possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures etc that are necessary for providing quality care.Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government and the general public.Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as a willingness to handle difficult situations.Must be willing to seek out new methods and principals and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.Must be able to relate information concerning the resident’s condition.Must not pose a direct threat to the health, and safety of other individuals.Must be able to use a computer and peripherals, telephone, copy machine etc.Physical and Sensory Requirements:Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately.Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel and support agencies.Must be able to push, pull, move and/or lift a minimum of 50 pounds.Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, elderly, emotionally upset and at times, hostile people within the facility.