Essential Job Functions

This facility expects their employees to promote an atmosphere of teamwork with other employees and hospitality and comfort for its residents. Therefore, the following list of duties is not all-inclusive:

• Attend Clinical meetings.
• Adhere to State and Federal rules and regulations concerning delivery of care and assure that effective quality nursing care is delivered which is outcome focused through utilization of the nursing process.

· Implement plan of care consistently, effectively and cost efficiently with focus on resident centered outcomes.

· Identify rationale and anticipated outcomes for each nursing intervention.

• Assume responsibility for care interventions consistent with skill level and professional standards of care. Utilize professional and sound judgment in delivery of care, which is cost efficient but does not jeopardize safe, effective care delivery.
• Keep physician and/or other health care professionals (nurse practitioner, physician assistant, podiatrist, dentist, etc.) informed of resident’s condition; and notify physician and/or other healthcare professionals immediately of significant change of condition.
• Work in collaboration with physician and/or other health care professionals by sharing information relevant to changing plan of care.
• Critique and take responsibility for evaluating nursing care delivered.
• Utilize expertise of nurse colleagues to evaluate plan of care.
• Elicit feedback from individual being served and/or family or responsible party to determine that their needs are being met.
• Evaluate effectiveness of the plan of care in conjunction with the interdisciplinary care plan team.
• Transcribe physician and/or other health care professionals’ orders appropriately and accurately.
• Follow company, facility and departmental policies and procedures and appropriately utilize nursing judgment.
• Complete documentation of all medical records and reporting forms in an accurate manner.
• Supervise CNAs and other personnel.

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• May supervise other Nurses, including other RNs.
• Coach, counsel, and assign CNAs and other nurses to provide quality resident care.
• Appropriately discipline or participate in the discipline of CNAs and other nurses for violations of work rules, policies, or poor performance, including the recommendation of suspensions or terminations.
• Recognize CNAs and other nurses for exceptional care and job performance on a regular basis and as part of their formal performance evaluation.
• Assign CNAs and other nurses’ specific duties for resident care and direct their work.
• Train and/or assist in the orientation of new employees.
• Demonstrate safe practices regarding resident’s comfort and safety by applying knowledge of proper body alignment for self and resident.
• Maintain updated knowledge base in pharmacology.
• Demonstrate knowledge of drug reactions and sensitivities and nursing interventions.
• Recognize normal and abnormal lab values and communicate it in appropriate manner to physician, and other interdisciplinary team members as appropriate.
• Write admission notes or evaluate admission notes and chart additional essential information.
• Attend weekly skilled meeting, working with therapy and nursing department to optimize reimbursement and make decisions regarding decertification and discharge.
• Make daily rounds on the skilled unit to monitor resident care and status or residents.
• Implement care plans for residents on the skilled unit in compliance with physician’s orders.
• Implement established nursing policies and procedures on the skilled unit, educating nursing support staff according to facility guidelines.
• Work closely with the Director of Nursing in resolving grievances with nursing staff, family members, and residents.
• Promote favorable working conditions and relationships with the administration, medical staff, consultants, other departments, residents, family members, volunteers, agencies, and any other individual or group affiliated with Skilled Unit and the facility.
• Handle and report disciplinary action that requires immediate attention during your tour of duty in the absence of the Director of Nursing and Administrator.
• Review charting on a weekly basis for accuracy and completeness. Verify that nurses’ charting correlates with what therapy is charting. Document in resident’s chart pertinent information about significant change in resident’s condition.
• Maintain a safe working environment, complying with infection control and body mechanic procedures.
• Respond to need for staffing shortages by arranging for replacement staff and notify D.O.N.
• Attend in-service education programs to meet facility educational requirements.
• Be familiar with Standard Precautions, Exposure Control Plan, Fire Drill & Evacuation Procedures and know how to use the information.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident and facility records/information.
• Protect residents from neglect, mistreatment, and abuse.
• Protect the personal property of the residents of the facility.
• Others as directed by the D.O.N. or administrator.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current state license.
• Excellent technical, assessment and documentation skills.
• Good Leadership qualities.
• Good communication and interpersonal skill
• Organized and detailed in work performance.
• Good communication skills with excellent self-discipline and patience.
• Genuine caring for and interest in elderly and disabled people in a nursing facility.
• Comply with the Residents' Rights and Facility Policies and Procedures.
• Perform work tasks within the physical demand requirements as outlined below.
• Perform Essential Duties as outlined above.

Working Conditions

• Subject to frustrations in meeting work demands due to frequent interruptions.
• Fast paced, required to make decisions quickly
• Involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.
• May work beyond normal duty hours, on weekends, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary.
• Subject to call-back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).
• Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.
• May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals

Physical and Sensory Requirements

• Assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations
• Meet general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which may include a medical and physical examination.

Sitting

1-2 hours per 8-hour work shift. Alternates frequently to walking.

Walking

5-7 hours per 8-hour work shift. Alternates frequently to standing and occasionally to sitting.

Standing

1-3 hours per 8-hour work shift. Alternating frequently to walking and occasionally to sitting.

Key: Occasionally = 0% - 33%; Frequently = 33% - 66%; Constantly = 66% - 100%

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Lifting:

WEIGHT

FREQUENCY

OBJECTS

1-10 lbs.

Constantly

Resident charts, books, supplies and equipment

11-20 lbs.

Frequently

Supplies and equipment

21-35 lbs.

Frequently

Equipment, boxes of supplies

36-50 lbs.

Occasionally

Transfer of resident, ambulation of residents, and equipment

51-75 lbs.

Occasionally

Transferring of residents

Carrying:

WEIGHT

FREQUENCY

OBJECTS

1-10 lbs.

Constantly

Resident charts, books, supplies and equipment

11-20 lbs.

Frequently

Supplies and equipment

21-35 lbs.

Occasionally

Equipment, boxes of supplies

Bending: Occasionally

Squatting: Rarely

Kneeling: Rarely

Climbing: Rarely

Reaching: Occasionally

Grasping: Occasionally

Fine Manipulation: Continuously

Driving: Rarely

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Work setting:

• Long term care
• Skilled nursing facility

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)
• RN (Required)

Work Location: One location

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