RN

PACS

3d•$43 - $53•Onsite

About The Position

The primary responsibility of the Registered Nurse (RN) is to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities of the facility during their tour of duty, ensuring the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations. This role involves administrative, committee, personnel, nursing care, staff development, safety, sanitation, equipment, supply, care plan, assessment, budget, and planning functions, all under the general supervision of the Director of Nursing (DON) and/or Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON).

Requirements

Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university.
Training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.
2 years or more 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, and the general public.
Leadership and supervisory ability.
Willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
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 team work 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.
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that enable these senses to function adequately.
Must function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.
Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility.
Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility.
Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.
May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise the day-to-day nursing activities of the facility.
Ensure quality care is maintained in accordance with federal, state, and local standards.
Assist the Director of Nursing Services in directing nursing activities.
Participate in developing, maintaining, and updating policies and procedures.
Ensure reference materials and the Nursing Service Procedures Manual are current.
Ensure compliance of nursing service personnel with policies and procedures.
Make reports and recommendations to the Director of Nursing.
Review department policies, procedure manuals, and job descriptions.
Coordinate nursing services with other resident services.
Ensure compliance of nursing service personnel with job descriptions.
Participate in the facility’s quality assurance program for the nursing service department.
Participate in facility surveys and inspections.
Review and update resident discharge plans.
Assist in planning the nursing services portion of the resident’s discharge plan.
Meet with nursing staff and support personnel.
Admit, transfer, and discharge residents.
Complete accident/incident reports.
Interpret department policies and procedures.
Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms and charting.
Maintain confidentiality of user ID, password, and resident protected health information.
Report suspected or known violations of disclosure and unauthorized attempts to access information systems.
Attend various committee meetings (e.g., Infection Control, Policy Advisory, Pharmaceutical, Quality Assessment).
Assist in preparing reports for committee meetings.
Provide information to the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee.
Participate in developing the agenda for Care Plan Committee meetings.
Implement recommendations from established committees.
Ensure sufficient licensed and certified nursing staff are available.
Develop work assignments and delegate administrative authority to Charge Nurses.
Ensure nursing assistants are enrolled in or have graduated from approved training programs.
Ensure nurse aide trainees are under direct supervision.
Conduct daily rounds to ensure work assignments are performed according to standards.
Monitor absenteeism and report problem areas.
Ensure adherence to established policies and procedures, including dress codes.
Review and report complaints and grievances from department personnel.
Foster a good working rapport with inter-department personnel.
Create and maintain a positive and calm environment.
Hold regular meetings with shift staff to identify and correct problems.
Review and evaluate department workforce and make recommendations.
Participate in employee performance evaluations and staffing recommendations.
Ensure fair disciplinary action is administered.
Report occupational exposures and suspected fraud.
Ensure computer workstations are logged off or password protected.
Inform nursing staff of new admissions 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 notes and orders.
Inform Director of delayed physician visits.
Consult with residents, families, and physicians on care plans.
Notify physicians and next-of-kin of resident's condition changes.
Visit residents daily to assess physical and emotional status.
Ensure direct nursing care is provided by qualified personnel.
Review nurses’ notes for informativeness and accuracy.
Provide direct nursing care as necessary.
Start IVs and obtain specimens for lab tests.
Take vital signs and blood pressures.
Monitor medication passes and treatment schedules.
Review medication cards for accuracy and adherence to policies.
Inspect treatment areas for cleanliness and safety.
Ensure residents unable to call for help are checked frequently.
Meet with residents and/or family members as necessary.
Arrange transportation for discharged residents.
Inform families of resident deaths.
Call funeral homes as requested by families.
Participate in developing and conducting in-service training classes.
Assist in developing annual facility in-service training programs.
Assist in planning clinical supervision for nurse aide trainees.
Attend continuing education programs.
Assist in developing safety standards for the nursing service department.
Identify, evaluate, and classify tasks with potential exposure to blood/body fluids.
Ensure personnel participate in training for tasks involving potential exposure.
Ensure availability and proper use/disposal of personal protective equipment.
Monitor personnel adherence to safety regulations.
Ensure compliance with established safety and sanitation policies.
Maintain clean and sanitary nursing service work areas and resident care rooms.
Ensure adherence to handwashing and hand hygiene procedures.
Participate in fire safety and disaster preparedness drills.
Participate in the infection control program.
Ensure adherence to infection control procedures for isolation precautions.
Participate in developing procedures for reporting hazardous conditions.
Ensure use of 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.
Assist in developing a preventive maintenance program for equipment.
Participate in developing procedures for safe operation of equipment.
Ensure only trained personnel operate equipment.
Ensure efficient use of nursing service supplies.
Ensure 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, and revisions.
Ensure all personnel are aware of and refer to resident care plans.
Review nurses’ notes to ensure care plan adherence.
Assist in planning, scheduling, and revising MDS, RAPs, and Triggers.
Review resident treatments to ensure alignment with care plans.
Keep abreast of economic conditions and recommend adjustments to nursing services.
Report suspected fraud related to billings, cost reports, etc.
Assist with the overall supervision and management of the nursing staff.
Delegate administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability.