RN Care Specialist

Registered Nurse

Bethesda brings out the best in talented, caring people! At Bethesda, more than 1,200 employees dedicate their careers to improving the lives of others. As a team member at Bethesda, you'll enjoy great benefits such as: 403b, daily pay, bonuses, career advancement opportunities, and holiday pay. Medical, dental, vision, prescription, and life insurance are available for regular status full and part-time employees.

Job Description

• Accurately assess residents' health status as well as their educational and environmental needs on admission and on an ongoing basis.
• Remain aware of and communicate to the appropriate interdisciplinary team (IDT) member any significant change in condition.
• Accurately document all assessments.
• Develop dynamic care plans based upon the identified needs of the residents through an interdisciplinary approach that includes physicians, residents, families, and other IDT members.
• Review and revise the care plan as the resident's needs, problems, and goals change.
• Communicate the plan to the appropriate IDT members along with the residents and families.
• Accurately document the care plan on admission, cognition change, or regulatory requirements for care planning.
• Identify necessary nursing interventions relevant to the plan of care which includes nursing orders, physician orders, residents/families educational and environmental needs.
• Accomplish interventions such as medication administration, treatments, and IV fluid administrations in a safe and timely manner.
• Document all interventions accurately and timely.
• Use critical thinking skills when dealing with residents' change in condition.
• Notify the physician timely using the SBARR as the communication tool.
• Maintain composure during and handle any crisis situation such as family dissatisfaction, staff disputes, or inclement weather in a calm and professional manner.
• Monitor the care of the residents closely to see that the care plan is being delivered effectively.
• Identify problem areas and use the QAPI process to actively address the situation for immediate problem resolution.
• Remain knowledgeable about the status of the resident to quickly identify behavioral changes or other untoward signs or symptoms.
• Assist in answering call lights and assist with resident care such as ADLs.
• Complete twelve hours, at a minimum, of offerings related to nursing.
• Uphold commitment to remaining current in best nursing practices through knowledge of Bethesda's policies and self-study.
• May be assigned other duties as appropriate.

Requirements

• 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.
• Long-term care experience preferred.
• 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 40 lbs 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.

Benefits

Pay range: $29.00 - $47.43 per hour.