Reports to: Director of Nursing
Full Wage Range: $45-$53/hr DOE and Seniority
Shift differentials avail $2/$3hr for Eve/NOC shifts
Full Job Description:
Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.
Essential Duties
- Coordinate and participate in resident care.
- Manage and administer IVs.
- Supervise, instruct and assist LVN/LPN Nurses and CNAs in provision of care with prompt response to call signals.
- Make rounds and provide report.
- Perform skilled care assessments.
- Participate in orientation and on-going training of staff.
- Respond to and monitor care issues and changes in condition.
- Assist residents in achieving the highest practicable level of self-care, independence and well-being.
- Supervise staff, including taking or assisting with appropriate disciplinary measures.
- Assist physicians and other healthcare providers when making visits and conducting examinations.
- Communicate with physicians and other health professionals regarding resident care, treatment and changes in condition.
- Excellent communication skills and strong customer service for residents.
- Coordinate preparation for new admissions.
- Coordinate and respond to medical emergencies.
- Communicate new or updated orders for rehabilitation therapies.
- Verify laboratory test samples are obtained as ordered, results are received timely and physicians are notified
- of results promptly.
- Provide resident care including carrying out physician’s orders for care, providing medication and treatment.
- Report significant findings or changes in condition and potential concerns to Director of Nursing.
- Participate in development, maintenance and implementation of the facility’s quality assurance program for the nursing department.
- Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested by Administrator, Director of Nursing or Assistant Director of Nursing.
- Oversee direct care activities to assure care delivery is consistent and follows policies and procedures.
- Oversee the development and implementation of care plans. Review for regulatory compliance and nursing standards.
- Assure physician orders are current, accurate, signed, and communicated to the nursing staff and other clinical disciplines.
- Assure documentation and investigation of incidents are appropriate and monitor for accuracy and completeness.
- Collaborate with ancillary services for efficient, timely, and accurate delivery of services and reports (Pharmacy, Labs, Therapies).
- Regularly communicate information and changes to staff.
- Counsel, coach, and educate employees to maintain or improve performance.
- Completes med carts, med rooms, charting/documentation and other nursing practices.
- Monitor and evaluate infection control practices.
- Participate in new employee orientation and trainings.
Supervisory Requirements:
Assist with the supervison of LPN/LVN and CNAs.
Qualifications:
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Current Registered Nursing License (RN), current CPR certification.
Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred.
Must maintain all required continuing education/licensing.
Must remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing at all times.
Education and/or Experience
Minimum requirements to perform this position include graduation from an Accredited School of Nursing with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing.
2 years or more experience preferably in a long-term care facility
Knowledge and experience with EHR software preferred (PCC).
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals,
professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from
managers and employees. Must have excellent verbal and written
communication skills.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and
proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions
furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Physical Demands
The essential functions of this position require the following physical abilities:
Standing and/or walking very frequently.
Sitting occasionally.
Reaching with hands and arms frequently, pushing/pulling very
frequently.
Talking and/or hearing very frequently. Tasting and/or smelling very frequently. Lifting up to 50 pounds frequently.
Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling occasionally. Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception in vision with ability to adjust focus.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate
Note: Nothing in this job specification restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at
any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.
