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About The Position

Requirements

• Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an approved LPN/LVN program.
• Current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN/LVN in this state.
• Must be able 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.
• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
• Must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and team concept.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.
• Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
• Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care.
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
• Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
• 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 will 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, which include a medical and physical examination.
• 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

• Direct the day-to-day functions of the nursing assistants in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines.
• Ensure that all nursing personnel comply with facility policies and procedures.
• Review and recommend revisions for department policies and procedures.
• Plan shifts' services, programs, and activities with nursing staff and support personnel.
• Maintain and update the Nursing Service Procedures Manual.
• Make written and oral reports and recommendations concerning shift activities.
• Coordinate nursing services with other resident services.
• Ensure nursing service personnel comply 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.
• Interpret department policies and procedures.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents.
• Complete accident/incident reports.
• Write resident charge slips and forward to the Business Office.
• Maintain the Daily Census Report.
• Complete medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, and charting.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident and facility information.
• Complete and file required recordkeeping forms/charts upon admission, transfer, and/or discharge.
• Encourage physicians to review treatment plans and record orders.
• Receive and record telephone orders from physicians.
• Transcribe physician’s orders to resident charts, cardex, medication cards, and treatment/care plans.
• Chart nurses’ notes descriptively, reflecting care provided and resident response.
• Record new/changed diet orders and forward to Food Services.
• Report discrepancies in physician’s orders, diet changes, or charting errors.
• Complete transfer forms.
• Document unauthorized discharges.
• Perform routine charting duties.
• Sign and date all entries in the resident’s medical record.
• Prepare and administer medications as ordered by the physician.
• Verify resident identity before administering medication/treatment.
• Ensure prescribed medication is administered only to the intended resident.
• Ensure adequate supply of floor stock medications, supplies, and equipment.
• Order prescribed medications, supplies, and equipment.
• Ensure narcotic records are accurate for your shift.
• Notify Nurse Supervisor of drug and narcotic discrepancies.
• Review medication cards for completeness and accuracy.
• Notify attending physician of automatic stop orders.
• Dispose of drugs and narcotics according to procedures.
• Participate in employee performance evaluations.
• Determine shift staffing requirements and make recommendations for dismissals/transfers.
• Inform Nurse Supervisor of staffing needs when personnel fail to report.
• Report absentee call-ins to the Nurse Supervisor.
• Review and evaluate department workforce.
• Develop work assignments.
• Provide leadership to nursing personnel.
• Make daily rounds to ensure work assignments are performed correctly.
• Ensure nursing assistants are enrolled in or have graduated from an approved training program.
• Ensure nurse aide trainees are under direct supervision.
• Meet with shift nursing personnel to identify and correct problem areas.
• Ensure personnel, residents, and visitors follow established policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with inter-departmental personnel.
• Create and maintain a positive and calm environment.
• Review and report complaints and grievances from personnel.
• Ensure fair departmental disciplinary action.
• Receive/give nursing report at shift change.
• Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals.
• Report known or suspected incidents of fraud.
• Ensure computer workstations are logged off or password protected.
• Inform nursing personnel of new admissions.
• Ensure rooms are ready for new admissions.
• Greet and escort newly admitted residents.
• Participate in the orientation of new residents/family members.
• Make rounds with physicians.
• Requisition and arrange for diagnostic and therapeutic services.
• Consult with resident’s physician regarding care, treatment, and rehabilitation.
• Review resident’s chart for specific treatments, medication orders, and diets.
• Implement and maintain established nursing objectives and standards.
• Make periodic checks to ensure prescribed treatments are administered correctly.
• Ensure direct nursing care is provided by qualified personnel.
• Cooperate with and coordinate social and activity programs.
• Notify resident’s attending physician of accidents or incidents.
• Notify resident’s attending physician and next-of-kin of changes in condition.
• Carry out restorative and rehabilitative programs.
• Inspect nursing service treatment areas daily for cleanliness and safety.
• Administer professional services such as catheterization, tube feedings, wound care, specimen collection, vital signs monitoring, etc.
• Use restraints when necessary and in accordance with policies.
• Obtain specimens for lab tests.
• Take and record vital signs.
• Monitor seriously ill residents.
• Check foods brought in by family/visitors for dietary compliance.
• Ensure personnel provide care according to the resident’s care plan and wishes.
• Ensure residents unable to call for help are checked frequently.
• Meet with residents and/or family members as necessary.
• Assist in arranging transportation for discharged residents.
• Ensure discharged residents are escorted to the pick-up area.
• Inform family members of a resident's death.
• Call funeral homes when requested by family.
• Participate in developing, planning, and conducting in-service training classes.
• Implement and maintain an effective orientation program for new employees.
• Assist in standardizing work methods.
• Assist in training personnel on tasks involving potential exposure to blood/body fluids.
• Assist in planning clinical supervision for nurse aide trainees.
• Attend and participate in outside training programs.
• Attend and participate in annual facility in-service training programs.
• Attend and participate in advance directive in-service training programs.
• Attend and participate in continuing education programs.
• Monitor personnel to ensure adherence to safety regulations.
• Ensure personnel follow established dress codes.
• Assist in identifying and classifying job functions with potential exposure to blood/body fluids.
• Ensure personnel performing tasks with potential exposure participate in training.
• Ensure adequate supply of personal protective equipment.
• Maintain clean and sanitary work areas.
• Maintain clean, safe, and sanitary resident care rooms and treatment areas.
• Ensure personnel follow handwashing and hand hygiene techniques.
• Ensure personnel participate in fire safety and disaster preparedness drills.
• Participate in the infection control program.
• Ensure personnel follow isolation precaution procedures.
• Ensure personnel follow procedures for use and disposal of personal protective equipment.
• 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.
• Ensure adequate stock levels of medications, supplies, and equipment.
• Participate in developing procedures for safe operation of nursing service equipment.
• Ensure only trained personnel operate equipment.
• Ensure personnel operate equipment safely.
• Monitor nursing procedures to ensure efficient use of supplies.
• Ensure MSDSs are on file for hazardous chemicals.
• Review care plans daily to ensure appropriate care.
• Inform Nurse Supervisor of changes needed on care plans.
• Ensure nurses’ notes reflect care plan adherence.
• Review resident care plans for goals, problems, approaches, and revisions.
• Ensure CNAs are aware of resident care plans and refer to them before administering care.
• Assist in planning, scheduling, and revising MDS, including RAPs and Triggers.
• Provide data to the Quality Assurance & Assessment Committee as requested.