QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate of a state approved school of Nursing. Current and active RN license in the state of residence. Must be in good physical and mental health and must be kind, considerate, understanding and enjoy working with elderly people. Must possess skills necessary for acting as charge nurse or Supervisor on a given unit, when assigned. Must be able to work well with all levels of personnel.
REQUIRED PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
STOOPING: Required 20% to 29% of the time
REACHING: Required 50% to 59% of the time
KNEELING: Required 1% to 9% of the time
STANDING: Required 80% to 89% of the time
WALKING: Required 80% to 89% of the time
WALKING SURFACES: The following walking surface(s) were noted: slippery floors and wheelchair ramp
PUSHING: Required 10% to 19% of the time
LIFTING: Required 20% to 29% of the time
FEELING: Required 1% to 9% of the time
COMMUNICATING: Required 90% to 99% of the time
HEARING: Required 90% to 99% of the time
MID-RANGE VISION: Required 50% to 59% of the time
COLOR VISION: Required 1% to 9% of the time
REQUIRED WORK ENVIRONMENTS:
Job involves mostly standing. The worker is subject to hazards 1% to 9% of the time. Hazards include closeness of moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, heights, extreme temperatures, and hazardous and/or infectious materials.
Special equipment is worn by the worker 20% to 29% of the time as protection from elements on the job (i.e., disposable gloves, mask with or without eye shield).
MACHINES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT USED:
LIFTS
BLOOD PRESSURE, THERMOMETER INSTRUMENTS
MEDICATION/ TREATMENT CARTS
TELEPHONE
TUBE FEEDING EQUIPMENT
SYRINGES
WEIGHT SCALES
SUCTION MACHINES
OXYGEN TANKS/ CONCENTRATORS
FAX MACHINE
MEDICAL SUPPLIES (i.e., Foley catheters)
COMPUTER / ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORDS
COPIER