REGISTERED NURSE
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Description
- Purpose:
The RN Manager is to plan, organize, control and evaluate the nursing care delivered on a nursing unit in accordance with applicable federal, state and local regulations as directed by the director of nursing and/or the administrator in order to meet the total needs of the residents and maintain the highest quality of care at all times.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
A. Supervision of Personnel
o Assigns staff to provide quality nursing care on all three shifts. This may be done by performing resident assessments on a quarterly basis to determine acuity levels of all residents in the Health Care Center.
o Creates and maintains an atmosphere of calm, warmth, personal interest and positive outlook.
o Supervises the training and orientation of new employees.
o Monitors and supports staff professional development.
o Plans, organizes, and evaluates the delivery of nursing care. (Includes duties such as monitoring resident appointments, determining if follow-up laboratory studies are properly scheduled, makes rounds on Doctor Day when scheduled, compiles reportable information for Doctor Day, etc.)
o Informs staff of and supports all departmental and facility policies, as well as regulations and guidelines pertaining to facility and nursing care delivery.
o Assures that all personnel, residents, visitors and family members follow established policies and procedures at all times.
o Interprets policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors and family members as needed.
o Communicates with the director of nursing in a timely manner areas of concern including, but not limited to staffing needs, resident needs or concerns, development of pressure ulcers and use of restraints, etc.
o Maintains accountability from all levels of nursing staff.
o Requires confidentiality of all pertinent resident information by all personnel.
o Uses and promotes us of the chain of command.
o Attends communication meetings (Leadership, RN-LPN, etc.) and reinforces pertinent information as per direction from the director of nursing.
o Promotes teamwork in striving for equality of all staff.
o Oversees completion of employee evaluations in a timely manner.
o Keeps privileged information about residents confidential according to HIPAA guidelines.
o Upholds Laurel View Village’s Code of Conduct and follows Corporate Compliance guidelines, per the LVV Employee Handbook.
• Completes annual compliance and HIPAA training and exhibits behavior as set forth by the Code of Compliance in the performance of their duties.
• Adheres to the Organizations Policies and Procedures regarding the Compliance Program of the organization and is timely in reporting any possible concerns.
• Follows all local, state and federal regulations as they pertain to their position.
• Adheres to the Organization’s Policies and Procedures covering Privacy and Security in Compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Resident Care
o Directs and renders care to the residents within an assigned unit. Admits, transfers and discharges residents as directed by the physician.
o Administers medications, receives doctor’s orders, charts, assists physicians and supervises other nursing staff according to established policies and procedures.
o Determines employee work assignment and has authority to make changes and revise duties as needed to meet resident needs.
o Makes daily visits to residents in their rooms to observe and evaluate physical and emotional needs/status.
o Observes resident condition and notifies physician for any change or any possible need for medication or treatment.
o Provides direct resident care when needed, i.e. assists with transferring residents, turns residents, toilets, etc.
o Initiates and reviews resident care plans for appropriate resident goals, problems and approaches and revisions based on nursing needs.
o Completes appropriate assessment forms (Monthly Assessment, 7 day assessments, etc.) as indicated.
o Administers prescribed medications and treatments as ordered by the physician. Charts and monitors all effects.
o Notifies appropriate family members or responsible parties of any changes in the resident’s condition.
o Completes incident reports promptly for residents and assists staff when indicated.
o Requests necessary equipment and supplies as needed.
o Attends in-service education on a regular basis.
o Maintains a safe and sanitary physical environment.
Education and Experience Requirements:
• Must be a RN licensed in the state where facility is located.
• Must have three (3) years prior experience in long term care and at least one year of supervisory experience.
Working Conditions:
• May be exposed to infectious waste and disease (including HBV and HIV).
• Moves throughout nursing facility during the course of the workday.
• Will be required to work after regular work hours, on holidays, and on weekends.
• May be required to lift a minimum of fifty pounds.
Efforts have been made to develop a complete job description; however, please be aware that the duties and requirements listed herein are not the only duties, which you may be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from being assigned to you if the work is similar, related, a logical assignment to the position, or is necessary in an emergency situation.
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