RN (Part Time/PRN) - Palm Valley Post Acute

PACS•Goodyear, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary responsibility of this Registered Nurse (RN) position is to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities of the facility during their tour of duty. This supervision must be in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern the facility and may be required by the Director of Nursing (DON) and/or Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) when applicable, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times. The role involves administrative, committee, personnel, nursing care, staff development, safety and sanitation, equipment and supply, care plan and assessment, budget and planning functions, as well as supervisory requirements. The RN is delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out assigned duties.

Requirements

Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university.
Training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.
2 or more years of experience, preferably in a long-term care facility.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Ability to read technical procedures.
Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to make independent decisions and solve practical problems.
Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
Leadership and supervisory ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures necessary for quality care.
Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
Be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork and team concept.
Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to nursing care facilities.
Patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm.
Willingness to handle difficult residents.
Willingness to seek out new methods and principles and incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
Ability to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
Current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN in this state.
Current CPR certification.
Must maintain all required continuing education/licensing.
Must remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing at all times.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise the day-to-day nursing activities of the facility.
Assist the Director of Nursing Services in directing the day-to-day functions of the nursing activities.
Participate in developing, maintaining, and updating written policies and procedures for the nursing service department.
Ensure that reference material at the nurses’ stations is current and recommend necessary written material.
Ensure that the Nursing Service Procedures Manual is current and that personnel comply with it.
Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the Director regarding the nursing service department.
Periodically review department policies, procedure manuals, and job descriptions, and recommend revisions.
Assist in coordinating nursing services with other resident services.
Ensure that all nursing service personnel comply with their respective job descriptions.
Participate in the facility’s quality assurance program for the nursing service department.
Participate in facility surveys conducted by government agencies.
Periodically review and update resident’s written discharge plan.
Assist the Director in planning the nursing services portion of the resident’s discharge plan.
Meet with nursing staff and support personnel to plan department services, programs, and activities.
Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required.
Complete accident/incident reports.
Interpret department policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors, and government agencies.
Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, and charting.
Maintain confidentiality of assigned user ID code, password, and resident protected health information, and report any suspected violations.
Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access facility’s information system.
Attend various committee meetings of the facility (e.g., Infection Control, Policy Advisory, Pharmaceutical, Quality Assessment) as required.
Assist in preparing reports of nursing service programs and activities for committees.
Provide information to the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee.
Participate in developing the agenda for Care Plan Committee meetings.
Implement recommendations from established committees as instructed by the Director.
Ensure sufficient licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants are available for the tour of duty.
Develop work assignments and/or assist in completing tasks.
Delegate administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability to Charge Nurses.
Ensure nursing assistants are enrolled in or have graduated from an approved training program.
Ensure nurse aide trainees are under direct supervision of a licensed nurse.
Make daily rounds to ensure personnel are performing work assignments according to standards and report findings.
Monitor absenteeism to ensure adequate staffing and report problem areas.
Ensure departmental policies and procedures, including dress codes, are followed.
Review and address complaints and grievances from department personnel.
Foster a good working rapport with inter-departmental personnel.
Create and maintain a warm, positive, and calm environment.
Meet with shift personnel to identify and correct problem areas.
Review and evaluate the department’s workforce and make recommendations.
Participate in employee performance evaluations, determine staffing requirements, and make recommendations regarding dismissals/transfers.
Ensure departmental disciplinary action is administered fairly.
Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals.
Report known or suspected incidents of fraud.
Ensure departmental computer workstations are logged off or password protected when unattended.
Inform nursing staff of new admissions, their expected arrival, and room assignments.
Ensure rooms are ready for new admissions.
Greet and escort newly admitted residents.
Make rounds with physicians as necessary.
Encourage timely recording and signing of physician progress notes and orders.
Inform the Director of untimely physician visits.
Consult with residents, families, and physicians in planning resident care.
Notify physicians and next-of-kin of changes in resident condition.
Visit residents daily to observe and evaluate their physical and emotional status.
Ensure direct nursing care is provided by qualified personnel.
Review nurses’ notes for informativeness, descriptiveness, and reflection of resident response to care.
Provide direct nursing care as necessary.
Start IVs, obtain specimens for lab tests.
Take TPRs, blood pressures.
Report problem areas to the Director and assist in developing corrective action.
Keep the Director informed of resident status and related matters.
Assist the Charge Nurse in monitoring seriously ill residents.
Authorize the use of restraints when necessary.
Ensure RNs and LPNs comply with medication and supply procedures.
Monitor medication passes and treatment schedules.
Review medication cards for accuracy and adherence to policies.
Inspect nursing service treatment areas daily for cleanliness and safety.
Ensure residents unable to call for help are checked frequently.
Meet with residents and/or family members as necessary and report problems.
Assist in arranging transportation for discharged residents.
Inform family members of a resident’s death.
Call funeral homes when requested by the family.
Participate in developing and conducting in-service training classes.
Assist the In-service Director/Educator with annual training programs.
Assist the Director in planning clinical supervision for nurse aide trainees.
Attend continuing education programs.
Assist the Safety Officer in developing safety standards for the nursing service department.
Assist the Director and/or Infection Control Coordinator in identifying and classifying tasks with potential exposure to blood/body fluids.
Ensure personnel performing tasks with potential exposure participate in appropriate training.
Ensure adequate supply of personal protective equipment is available.
Ensure personnel follow procedures for the use and disposal of personal protective equipment.
Monitor personnel to ensure adherence to safety regulations.
Ensure nursing service personnel comply with established policies and procedures.
Ensure nursing service work areas are clean and sanitary.
Ensure resident care rooms and treatment areas are clean, safe, and sanitary.
Ensure nursing service personnel follow handwashing and hand hygiene procedures.
Ensure personnel participate in fire safety and disaster preparedness drills.
Participate in the infection control program.
Ensure personnel follow infection control procedures for isolation precautions.
Participate in developing procedures for reporting hazardous conditions or equipment.
Ensure personnel use safety equipment when lifting or moving residents.
Report missing/illegible labels and MSDSs.
Recommend equipment and supply needs to the Director.
Ensure adequate stock levels of medications, supplies, and equipment.
Participate in developing a preventive maintenance program for equipment and supplies.
Participate in developing procedures for the safe operation of nursing service equipment.
Ensure only trained and authorized personnel operate equipment.
Ensure personnel operate equipment safely.
Monitor nursing procedures to ensure efficient use of supplies and avoid waste.
Ensure appropriate MSDSs are on file for hazardous chemicals.
Participate in developing resident assessments.
Participate in developing resident care plans.
Encourage resident participation in care plan development and review.
Review resident care plans for appropriate goals, problems, approaches, and revisions.
Ensure personnel are aware of and refer to the resident’s care plan.
Review nurses’ notes to determine if the care plan is being followed.
Assist the Resident Assessment/Care Plan Coordinator with MDS and RAPs/Triggers.
Review resident’s medical and nursing treatments to ensure they align with the care plan.
Keep abreast of economic conditions and recommend adjustments to nursing services.
Report suspected or known incidence of fraud relative to billings, cost reports, kickbacks, etc.