RN Oversight (PRN)

Position Purpose

The Registered Nurse Oversight role works closely with the Resident Care Director to ensure compliance with state policies and ensuring resident safety and dignity.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Adheres to and conveys a philosophy that supports the dignity, privacy, independence, choice, and individuality of residents

• Assists RCD with developing, implementing and reviewing resident service plans as needed to comply with doctor orders, state requirements and community policies

• Adhere to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) privacy policies and procedures

• Ensure that required documentation is complete and follows regulations and standards

• Assist communities with performing or supervising the performance of individual nursing services as needed

• Provide direction and monitoring of unlicensed care staff and others as needed

• Coordinate Wellness Services procedures to admit new residents as needed

• Assist with training/orientation of staff concerning Wellness Services functions and procedures as directed; provide staff in-services as required

• Able to evaluate the resident's condition for changes or symptoms through observation and in non-traditional ways

• Assess prospective residents to determine care needs and appropriateness for residency

• Identify at-risk residents and help create a risk management plan if needed

• Communicate with residents, families, staff, physicians, and other healthcare providers regarding resident health issues and service plans as needed

• Assist with the facilitation of alternative placement or supplemental care when appropriate

• Oversee medication setup and delivery system as needed

• Respond to resident emergency calls as needed, review and document emergency call responses

• Provide safe, secure storage of all medications, supplies, equipment, etc.

• Complete necessary care documentation (written and or electronic) timely and accurately

• Assure accurate documentation reflecting care provided to residents promptly

• Delegate nursing tasks when appropriate

• Issue nursing or clinical orders, based on the needs of the residents when needed

• Ensure unlicensed staff is up to date with all certification requirements

• Maintain confidentiality of all information pertaining to clients, families and employees

• Supervise the Resident's medication program under the direction of the Director of Resident Care

• Help residents with medications and/or treatments as indicated in the medication book and as assigned and allowed by regulation

• Help resident with all personal care functions as needed

• Respond to calls from the emergency call system in a timely manner as per training

• Demonstrate knowledge of and follows infection control procedures

• Help with meal services as requested, including setting up tables, serving meals, and cleaning up the dining room

• Help maintain a clean, comfortable, and safe environment by providing housekeeping services as needed

• Help resident at mealtimes and monitors resident’s eating habits

• Help resident to and from daily activities

• Measure and record vital signs, such as temperature, pulse, etc., and report any changes in condition

• Communicates with residents and families regarding care

• Attend all staff meetings, trainings, and educational classes as required

• Monitors for changes in resident needs, preferences, and/or health status and reports/documents any changes according to established procedures

• Report any abuse, suspected abuse, or alleged abuse to the appropriate supervisor and/or agencies

• Perform other duties as assigned