RN

Embassy Oak Hil!s ManagemenL•Lorain, OH

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About The Position

The RN provides direct nursing care to residents and supervises the day-to-day nursing activities of nursing assistants and other assigned personnel. The position carries the authority and accountability needed to perform assigned duties within the RN scope of practice defined by the Ohio Nurse Practice Act (ORC Chapter 4723), while ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements and facility policies. The RN works to maintain high-quality resident care and coordinates nursing services with other departments and care providers. The role includes administrative and clinical responsibilities such as coordinating shift activities, maintaining records and charts, reviewing physician orders and care plans, administering and overseeing medications and treatments, monitoring resident conditions, and supporting admissions, transfers, and discharges. The RN also provides staff leadership, training, and orientation; participates in quality assurance, assessments, infection control, safety, and resident-rights programs; and communicates with residents, families, physicians, facility staff, and government agencies as needed. The RN works in office areas and throughout nursing-service areas, including medication rooms, nurses’ stations, and resident rooms. The job involves frequent movement and interruptions, possible exposure to infectious materials and hazardous chemicals, and interaction with residents, families, staff, visitors, and agencies under varied circumstances. Work beyond normal hours, temporary work in other positions, and emergency call-back may be required.

Requirements

Nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
Current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN in the state.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, and the general public.
Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures, and of laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to long-term care.
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 to provide quality care.
Patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm, and willingness to handle difficult residents.
Willingness to seek out new methods and principles and incorporate them into nursing practices.
Ability to communicate information concerning a resident’s condition.
Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace.
Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday and cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
Ability to see and hear, or use prosthetics that allow these senses to function adequately for the position.
Ability to function independently and demonstrate flexibility, personal integrity, and effective working relationships with residents, personnel, and support agencies.
Must meet facility general health requirements, including a medical and physical examination.
Ability to work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and sometimes hostile people.
Ability to push, pull, move, and/or lift at least 25 pounds.
May need to assist with resident evacuation during emergencies.

Responsibilities

Direct the day-to-day functions of nurses and nursing assistants in accordance with applicable regulations, facility policies, and nursing standards.
Ensure nursing personnel follow facility policies, procedures, job descriptions, and the Nursing Service Procedures Manual.
Coordinate shift services and activities, provide leadership to assigned staff, develop work assignments, and make unit rounds to monitor work and care quality.
Prepare written and oral reports and recommendations for the Director of Nursing, including reports concerning unit activities, staffing needs, and problem areas.
Coordinate nursing services with other resident services and participate in quality assurance, facility inspections, and preparation for surveys.
Review and assist with resident discharge plans and participate in care conferences.
Admit, transfer, and discharge residents; coordinate transportation and related arrangements when required.
Complete, review, and maintain resident records, charts, forms, reports, and other documentation according to facility procedures.
Review admission charts, physician orders, medication records, nurses’ notes, and other documentation for accuracy and completeness; report discrepancies.
Ensure medications are prepared and administered as ordered, maintain medication and supply availability, review narcotic records, and address drug discrepancies and disposal procedures.
Participate in staff performance evaluations and make recommendations regarding staffing, transfers, dismissals, and other personnel matters.
Orient, train, and provide in-service education to nursing personnel, including training related to safety, infection control, bloodborne pathogens, and other required topics.
Provide and oversee resident nursing care, treatments, rehabilitation, restorative programs, monitoring, and related clinical services in accordance with physician orders and care plans.
Notify attending physicians and next of kin of accidents, incidents, or changes in resident condition as appropriate.
Review resident care plans and assessments, communicate needed changes, and assist with MDS scheduling and revisions, including RAPs and Triggers.
Protect resident rights, privacy, confidentiality, dignity, and treatment-refusal rights; review and document complaints and grievances.
Report and investigate allegations of resident abuse or misappropriation of resident property.
Monitor safety, sanitation, infection control, use of personal protective equipment, equipment operation, and emergency preparedness on the unit.
Recommend equipment and supply needs and ensure adequate stock and safe, efficient use of nursing-service supplies and equipment.
Provide information to the Quality Assurance & Assessment Committee as requested.