JOB SUMMARY of the RN: Under direction and general supervision, provides assessment and implementation of direct nursing care to residents in a long-term care facility. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS of the RN: + Identifies and documents initial assessments of the resident's needs for immediate nursing action following admission. + Assesses nursing needs of the resident in order to detect pertinent changes in the clinical picture and identifies appropriate changes necessary in the care plan; Develops, plans, evaluates, and documents care based on this assessment utilizing MDS form. + Initiates appropriate referrals to other departments, services, and/or outside agencies for resident care. + Gives comprehensive patient/resident care. + Consults with supervisors and others regarding significant changes in resident's condition and relays appropriate information to succeeding shift. + Collaborates with the health care team to complete MDS and care planning in compliance with facility and regulatory agency requirements. + Interprets clinical data and notifies the physician of immediate changes in management that are indicated. + Ensures that medical and emergency equipment/devices including alarms are in operating condition, and are available and functioning. + Participates in wound care rounds. + Assists in the orientation and training of new personnel. + Provides clinical supervision of LPN's, CNA's, and other ancillary staff. + Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards; promotes adherence to Resident Bill of Rights. OTHER JOB DUTIES of the RN: + Attends and participates in required inservice training. + Does related work as required. SHIFT - FULL TIME RATE - $25.0884 - $26.6240 Based on experience Full Time Per Diem Rate: $31.00 BASIC COMPETENCIES EDUCATION: + Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. + Current and valid NJ licensure as a RN. EXPERIENCE: + Preferred but not required.