TITLE: RN Supervisor (OSHA Classification 2) FLSA: Non-exempt POSITION SUMMARY: Under the Direction of the Director of Nursing and in collaboration with department head management, responsible for the general management of the facility’s nursing operation, providing optimal quality of care, adhering to, and communicating the facility’s policies and procedures. Follows all health, sanitary and infection control policies and maintains established standards of practice set forth by the facility's administration and Nursing policies and procedures. TITLE OF SUPERVISOR: Director of Nursing / Assistant Director of Nursing TITLE OF IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES: Charge Nurses (RN/LPN) Certified Nursing Assistants POSITION REQUIREMENTS - Education / Experience Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Massachusetts Minimum of one year of education or experience in geriatric nursing or rehabilitation preferred. CPR certified. Ability to read, write and comprehend English; ability to follow oral and written instructions. Fluent knowledge of the MS Office suite and other office equipment. Ability to work hours as scheduled based on the requirements of the position assignment. Working Conditions: Works in an appropriately lighted and ventilated environment. Physical Requirements: Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day, proper body mechanics required. Ability to perform physically demanding work involving frequent bending, stooping, turning, stretching, and reaching above the shoulders are involved. Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics/equipment that will enable these senses to function adequately to assure that the requirements of this position can be fully met. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES Accountability The demonstrated ability for ownership of all actions and behaviors in fulfilling job responsibilities in a manner consistent with the organization’s Mission and values. Includes attending all required and mandatory annual in-services. 2. Communication The demonstrated ability to present ideas and information in a concise, effective, and interpersonally appropriate manner, through written and oral forms. Recognizes emergency situations and responds and / or communicates appropriately. Willingly discusses any problems, needs, or concerns which arise with Supervisor. 3. Customer Service The demonstrated ability to develop and cultivate mutually beneficial relationships with both internal and external customers, including but not limited to coworkers, residents, families, and physicians. Effective customer service behavior is characterized by continually striving to exceed all customer expectations. Service is characterized by responsible and caring stewardship, which assures the dignity of all individuals and the effectiveness of the organization. 4. Leadership The demonstrated ability to proactively envision and implement organizational goals and to align resources to achieve those goals. Leadership is characterized by the ability to effectively communicate, utilize critical thinking skills to enhance positive performance by others while assuming the responsibility in supporting the Organization in promoting and maintaining positive employee relations and effective communications among facility staff and the awareness for continuous self-development. 5. Teamwork The demonstrated ability to establish effective relationships with both internal and external customers including but not limited to coworkers, residents, families, and physicians. Willingly assists other personnel if requested. Teamwork is characterized by working toward a shared purpose or goal by collaboration, partnering or cooperating with others 6. Trust and Respect The demonstrated ability to be both trustworthy and trusting of others while respecting the needs of all residents, family, and coworkers. Modeling the goals and philosophies expressed in the organizations Mission and Code of Ethics. This competency is characterized by those actions and behaviors that contribute to creating an environment where all individual’s rights are respected and upheld and are treated equitably and with dignity. TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES Follows all health, sanitary and infection control policies and maintains established standards of practice set forth by the facility's administration and Nursing policies and procedures. Understands and upholds responsibilities concerning safety, accident, and fire prevention. Understands and upholds the Resident’s Bill of Rights and holds all resident information confidential. Follow and comply with all State and Federal regulations as well as established Personnel Policies and Procedures. Maintain all pertinent records in a timely, efficient, and confidential manner. Project a professional image always. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Assists in interpretation of nursing policies and ensures appropriate implementation. Directs and enforces policies and procedures with staff, families, and visitors. Supervises and coordinates activities of nursing personnel on assigned shift to maintain continuity of nursing care. Resource in all areas of clinical care and resolves work related complaints of charge nurses and CNA's during assigned shift. Makes rounds on nursing units to ensure maximum care and to ascertain condition of residents. Communicates family concerns. Responds to emergencies within the facility and provides medical oversight. Verifies that all clinical changes are reported to the physician. Verifies physicians’ orders as needed. Secures pre-admission report on new residents. Ensures a safe environment for residents and staff. Ensures all documentation on medical record is complete and is accurate (including A & I’s; 24 Hour Nursing Report; Nursing Assessments; MD Orders; documentation involving Admissions, discharges, deaths, and Transfers). Conducts chart audits. Ensures availability of supplies and equipment. Reports malfunctioning equipment to DNS/ADNS. Follows up with the physician and medical director as necessary to ensure compliance with scheduled visits. Assumes supervisor responsibility for the facility on 2nd and/or 3rd shifts and/or weekends. Audits emergency drug cart and crash cart to assure they are properly stocked. Audits control of drugs and counts controlled medications at the beginning and end of each shift. Ensures that all peripheral IVs are initiated per facility policy and monitors overall IV program. Ensures IV policy is updated annually. Responsible to assign nursing personnel in emergencies to maintain patient care hours. Assists in the recruitment, selection and of orientation nursing staff as needed. If facility directed, completes 90-day and annual employee performance reviews. Logs and returns all eligible medications to the pharmacy in a timely manner. If facility directed, assumes responsibility for Medicare residents by attending weekly Medicare meetings and assuring that certifications are completed. Attends meetings appropriately including but not limited to Fall Risk, Restraint, Wound Care, and Weight Loss meetings. Assumes any other duties as assigned by DNS/ADNS. Performs other related duties and attends meetings as may be deemed necessary by Supervisor / Administrator and or Director.
TITLE: RN Supervisor (OSHA Classification 2) FLSA : Non-exempt POSITION SUMMARY : Under the Direction of the Director of Nursing and in collaboration with department head management, responsible for the general management of the facility’s nursing operation, providing optimal quality of care, adhering to, and communicating the facility’s policies and procedures. Follows all health, sanitary and infection control policies and maintains established standards of practice set forth by the facility's administration and Nursing policies and procedures. TITLE OF SUPERVISOR: Director of Nursing / Assistant Director of Nursing TITLE OF IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES : Charge Nurses (RN/LPN) Certified Nursing Assistants POSITION REQUIREMENTS - Education / Experience · Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Massachusetts. · Minimum of one year of education or experience in geriatric nursing or rehabilitation preferred. · CPR certified. · Ability to read, write and comprehend English; ability to follow oral and written instructions. · Fluent knowledge of the MS Office suite and other office equipment. · Ability to work hours as scheduled based on the requirements of the position assignment. Working Conditions: Works in an appropriately lighted and ventilated environment. Physical Requirements: · Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day, proper body mechanics required. Ability to perform physically demanding work involving frequent bending, stooping, turning, stretching, and reaching above the shoulders are involved. · Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics/equipment that will enable these senses to function adequately to assure that the requirements of this position can be fully met. · Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES 1. Accountability The demonstrated ability for ownership of all actions and behaviors in fulfilling job responsibilities in a manner consistent with the organization’s Mission and values. Includes attending all required and mandatory annual in-services. 2. Communication The demonstrated ability to present ideas and information in a concise, effective, and interpersonally appropriate manner, through written and oral forms. Recognizes emergency situations and responds and / or communicates appropriately. Willingly discusses any problems, needs, or concerns which arise with Supervisor. 3. Customer Service The demonstrated ability to develop and cultivate mutually beneficial relationships with both internal and external customers, including but not limited to coworkers, residents, families, and physicians. Effective customer service behavior is characterized by continually striving to exceed all customer expectations. Service is characterized by responsible and caring stewardship, which assures the dignity of all individuals and the effectiveness of the organization. 4. Leadership The demonstrated ability to proactively envision and implement organizational goals and to align resources to achieve those goals. Leadership is characterized by the ability to effectively communicate, utilize critical thinking skills to enhance positive performance by others while assuming the responsibility in supporting the Organization in promoting and maintaining positive employee relations and effective communications among facility staff and the awareness for continuous self-development. 5. Teamwork The demonstrated ability to establish effective relationships with both internal and external customers including but not limited to coworkers, residents, families, and physicians. Willingly assists other personnel if requested. Teamwork is characterized by working toward a shared purpose or goal by collaboration, partnering or cooperating with others 6. Trust and Respect The demonstrated ability to be both trustworthy and trusting of others while respecting the needs of all residents, family, and coworkers. Modeling the goals and philosophies expressed in the organizations Mission and Code of Ethics. This competency is characterized by those actions and behaviors that contribute to creating an environment where all individual’s rights are respected and upheld and are treated equitably and with dignity. TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES 1. Follows all health, sanitary and infection control policies and maintains established standards of practice set forth by the facility's administration and Nursing policies and procedures. 2. Understands and upholds responsibilities concerning safety, accident, and fire prevention. 3. Understands and upholds the Resident’s Bill of Rights and holds all resident information confidential. 4. Follow and comply with all State and Federal regulations as well as established Personnel Policies and Procedures. 5. Maintain all pertinent records in a timely, efficient, and confidential manner. 6. Project a professional image always. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1. Assists in interpretation of nursing policies and ensures appropriate implementation. Directs and enforces policies and procedures with staff, families, and visitors. 2. Supervises and coordinates activities of nursing personnel on assigned shift to maintain continuity of nursing care. 3. Resource in all areas of clinical care and resolves work related complaints of charge nurses and CNA's during assigned shift. 4. Makes rounds on nursing units to ensure maximum care and to ascertain condition of residents. Communicates family concerns. 5. Responds to emergencies within the facility and provides medical oversight. 6. Verifies that all clinical changes are reported to the physician. Verifies physicians’ orders as needed. 7. Secures pre-admission report on new residents. 8. Ensures a safe environment for residents and staff. 9. Ensures all documentation on medical record is complete and is accurate (including A & I’s; 24 Hour Nursing Report; Nursing Assessments; MD Orders; documentation involving Admissions, discharges, deaths, and Transfers). Conducts chart audits. 10. Ensures availability of supplies and equipment. Reports malfunctioning equipment to DNS/ADNS. 11. Follows up with the physician and medical director as necessary to ensure compliance with scheduled visits. 12. Assumes supervisor responsibility for the facility on 2nd and/or 3rd shifts and/or weekends. 13. Audits emergency drug cart and crash cart to assure they are properly stocked. 14. Audits control of drugs and counts controlled medications at the beginning and end of each shift. 15. Ensures that all peripheral IVs are initiated per facility policy and monitors overall IV program. Ensures IV policy is updated annually. 16. Responsible to assign nursing personnel in emergencies to maintain patient care hours. 17. Assists in the recruitment, selection and of orientation nursing staff as needed. 18. If facility directed, completes 90-day and annual employee performance reviews. 19. Logs and returns all eligible medications to the pharmacy in a timely manner. 20. If facility directed, assumes responsibility for Medicare residents by attending weekly Medicare meetings and assuring that certifications are completed. 21. Attends meetings appropriately including but not limited to Fall Risk, Restraint, Wound Care, and Weight Loss meetings. 22. Assumes any other duties as assigned by DNS/ADNS. Performs other related duties and attends meetings as may be deemed necessary by Supervisor / Administrator and or Director.
POSITION DESCRIPTION TITLE: LPN (OSHA Classification 1) FLSA: Non-exempt POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for the overall operation and optimal quality of care for the residents on the assigned unit. Follows all health, sanitary and infection control policies and maintains established standards of practice set forth by the facility's administration and Nursing policies and procedures. TITLE OF SUPERVISOR: Unit Manager / RN Supervisor TITLE OF IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES: Certified Nursing Assistants POSITION REQUIREMENTS - Education / Experience ⦁ Licensed Practical Nurse licensed in the State of Connecticut. ⦁ Minimum of one year of education or experience in geriatric nursing or rehabilitation preferred. ⦁ CPR certified. ⦁ Ability to read, write and comprehend English; ability to follow oral and written instructions. ⦁ Fluent knowledge of the MS Office suite and other office equipment. ⦁ Ability to work hours as scheduled based on the requirements of the position assignment. Working Conditions: Works in a well-lighted and ventilated work area. Physical Requirements: ⦁ Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day, proper body mechanics required. Ability to perform physically demanding worked involving frequent bending, stooping, turning, stretching, and reaching above the shoulders are involved. ⦁ Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics/equipment that will enable these senses to function adequately to assure that the requirements of this position can be fully met. ⦁ Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES ⦁ Accountability The demonstrated ability for ownership of all actions and behaviors in fulfilling job responsibilities in a manner consistent with the organization’s Mission and values. Includes attending all required and mandatory annual in-services. ⦁ Communication The demonstrated ability to present ideas and information in a concise, effective, and interpersonally appropriate manner, through written and oral forms. Recognizes emergency situations and responds and / or communicates appropriately. Willingly discusses any problems, needs, or concerns which arise with Supervisor. ⦁ Customer Service The demonstrated ability to develop and cultivate mutually beneficial relationships with both internal and external customers, including but not limited to coworkers, residents, families, and physicians. Effective customer service behavior is characterized by continually striving to exceed all customer expectations. Service is characterized by responsible / caring stewardship, which assures the dignity of all individuals and effectiveness of the organization. ⦁ Leadership The demonstrated ability to proactively envision and implement organizational goals and to align resources to achieve those goals. Leadership is characterized by the ability to effectively communicate, utilize critical thinking skills to enhance positive performance by others while assuming the responsibility in supporting the Organization in promoting and maintaining positive employee relations and effective communications among facility staff and the awareness for continuous self-development. ⦁ Teamwork The demonstrated ability to establish effective relationships with both internal and external customers including but not limited to coworkers, residents, families, and physicians. Willingly assists other personnel if requested. Teamwork is characterized by working toward a shared purpose or goal by collaboration, partnering or cooperating with others ⦁ Trust and Respect The demonstrated ability to be both trustworthy and trusting of others while respecting the needs of all residents, family, and coworkers. Modeling the goals and philosophies expressed in the organizations Mission and Code of Ethics. This competency is characterized by those actions and behaviors that contribute to creating an environment where all individual’s rights are respected and upheld and are treated equitably and with dignity. TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES ⦁ Understands and upholds the Resident’s Bill of Rights and holds all resident information confidential. ⦁ Follow and comply with all State and Federal regulations and established Personnel Policies and Procedures. ⦁ Maintain all pertinent records in a timely, efficient, and confidential manner. ⦁ Project a professional image always. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS ⦁ Administers medication and treatments according to the physician's orders. ⦁ Assumes responsibility for ordering medications. ⦁ Transcribes, documents, and implements physician's orders. ⦁ Collects data to assist in the nursing assessments during each shift. ⦁ Gives daily shift report to CNAs assigned to the unit prior to the start of the shift. ⦁ Reviews written daily assignments for each resident on assigned unit. ⦁ Assures assignments are completed before the end of the shift. ⦁ Gives and takes nursing report on assigned unit. Communicates essential information to appropriate parties. ⦁ Makes rounds on assigned residents at least once every two hours. ⦁ Collaborates with Care Plan Coordinator to develop and maintain nursing care plans and update these plans on a regular basis and as the resident's condition changes. ⦁ Attends and participates in interdisciplinary resident care conferences as requested. ⦁ Assists the attending physician with rounds and special procedures as needed. ⦁ Participates in the yearly written evaluations of nursing assistants and documents accurately their strengths, weaknesses and the steps that need to be taken to improve their performance. ⦁ Assists Staff Development with orientation and on-the-job training for new nursing personnel as needed. ⦁ Collaborates with nursing supervisor in documenting disciplinary concerns for nursing assistants on designated shifts, including reprimands, oral and written warnings, and corrective action recommendations. ⦁ Notifies nursing supervisor, resident’s physician, and family of a change in the resident’s condition or an accident/incident involving the resident. ⦁ Assumes any duties that are assigned by the RN Supervisor/ADNS to provide optimal quality resident care. ⦁ Performs other related duties and attends meetings as may be deemed necessary by Supervisor / Administrator and or Director.
JOB TITLE: CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Patient Care Requirements: • Identifies special resident problems and changes in condition of resident and report them immediately to Charge Nurse. • Bathes, neatly dresses (in their own clothing) and undresses residents. • Grooms resident including shaving, hair and fingernail care. • Accurately records percentage of resident food and fluid intake. • Feeds resident according to care plan. Monitors meal tray. • Answers call light. • Delivers and removes trays. • Pulls up side rails and rolls beds down. • Changes incontinent residents. • Takes residents to bathroom every two hours and as requested. • Makes sure all residents are offered nourishment as assigned. • Completes tub baths, showers or bed baths. • Turns and repositions all bed and chair residents every two hours including pulling up in bed. • Empties and records all urinary drainage units. • Applies restorative devices such as splints, handrails, braces, eyeglasses and hearing aids. • Utilizes techniques to manage physically and verbally abusive residents. • Monitors and redirects confused wandering residents. • Assists nurse with treatment procedures. • Changes bed linens on occupied and unoccupied beds. • Performs oral hygiene and denture care for residents. • Takes records and reports temperature, pulse, respiration rate and blood pressure. • Takes records and reports weights of residents. • Accurately uses different types of scales i.e. chair, hoyer, stand-up. • Performs routine foot care. • Applies creams and lotions to prevent skin breakdown, including back rubs. • Inspects resident skin condition with daily care and reports to the charge nurse. • Transfers the resident from bed to chair and chair to bed. • Assists resident with use of bedpan or urinal. • Provides perineal care to male and female residents. Safety & Health Requirements: • Identifies safety hazards and emergency situations and reports appropriately. • Follows facility fire, safety and evacuation plans. • Functions effectively in emergency situations. • Follows facility procedures related to control of equipment and supplies within the unit. Assures that work/assignment areas are clean and equipment and supplies are stored before leaving care area on breaks and at end of shift. • Places bedpans, linen, washbasins and soiled linen in proper area. • Observes infection control procedures including hand washing and isolation procedures. • Assumes responsibility for the safety of residents under his/her supervision, including resident alarms being on and intact when ordered for resident. • Performs resident alarm checks when assigned per facility protocol. • Observes all facility safety policies and procedures. • Utilizes proper body mechanics for self and residents including use of gait belts and other equipment. • Transports residents in required equipment safely to other departments or activities. • Maintains residents' units - bedside table, bureau, closets, and personal care items in a clean and orderly fashion. • Knows and uses universal precautions. Individual Growth Requirements: • Participates in facility education programs as assigned. • Attends all classes as assigned and completes assignments. • Comes to work in a clean neat uniform and consistently presents a professional appearance in accordance with department dress code. • Comes to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrates dependability and punctuality. • Accepts assigned duties in a cooperative manner. • Assists others when own work is completed. • Effectively organizes varying workloads. Documentation Requirements: • Documents incidents and/or unusual problems according to established facility procedures. i.e. personal injuries within 24 hours; residents incidents immediately. • Documents in the nursing assistant notes the care and treatment provided to the resident and the resident's response or lack of response to care provided. • Documents positioning and restraint usage on designated flow sheets. General Requirements: • Follows established performance standards and performs duties according to nursing service policies and procedures. • Assumes accountability for compliance with federal, state and local regulations within the unit assigned and within his/her span of control. • Listens tolerantly and patiently to resident and family complaints and report problems to Charge Nurse. • Follows Resident's Rights policies at all times including confidentiality, privacy and dignity. • Consistently works cooperatively with residents, charge nurses, staff nurses, restorative assistants, other nursing assistants, physicians, families, consultant personnel, ancillary service providers and administration. • Performs other related duties as directed by licensed nursing personnel. • Accepts assignments to specific areas of nursing home at the discretion of management. NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Assists new employees in following established facility policies and procedures. • Participates in resident care conferences and other facility meetings as assigned. • Reviews care plans and performs nursing care as outlined. • Follows facility procedures for admission, discharge, and transfer of residents. • Performs post mortem care according to facility policy and procedure. • Accompanies patients to appointments out of facility.
Registered Nurse - Job Description FLSA: Non-exempt POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for the overall operation and optimal quality of care for the residents on the assigned unit. Follows all health, sanitary and infection control policies and maintains established standards of practice set forth by the facility's administration and Nursing policies and procedures. TITLE OF SUPERVISOR: Unit Manager / RN Supervisor TITLE OF IMMEDIATE SUBORDINATES: Certified Nursing Assistants POSITION REQUIREMENTS - Education / Experience Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Massachusetts. Minimum of one year of education or experience in geriatric nursing or rehabilitation preferred. CPR certified. Ability to read, write and comprehend English; ability to follow oral and written instructions. Fluent knowledge of the MS Office suite and other office equipment. Ability to work hours as scheduled based on the requirements of the position assignment. Working Conditions: Works in an appropriately lighted and ventilated environment. Physical Requirements: Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day, proper body mechanics required . Ability to perform physically demanding work involving frequent bending, stooping, turning, stretching, and reaching above the shoulders are involved. Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics/equipment that will enable these senses to function adequately to assure that the requirements of this position can be fully met. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES Accountability The demonstrated ability for ownership of all actions and behaviors in fulfilling job responsibilities in a manner consistent with the organization’s Mission and values. Includes attending all required and mandatory annual in-services. 2. Communication The demonstrated ability to present ideas and information in a concise, effective, and interpersonally appropriate manner , through written and oral forms. Recognizes emergency situations and responds and / or communicates appropriately. Willingly discusses any problems, needs, or concerns which arise with the Supervisor. 3. Customer Service The demonstrated ability to develop and cultivate mutually beneficial relationships with both internal and external customers, including but not limited to coworkers, residents, families, and physicians. Effective customer service behavior is characterized by continually striving to exceed all customer expectations. Service is characterized by responsible and caring stewardship, which assures the dignity of all individuals and the effectiveness of the organization. 4. Leadership The demonstrated ability to proactively envision and implement organizational goals and to align resources to achieve those goals. Leadership is characterized by the ability to effectively communicate, utilize critical thinking skills to enhance positive performance by others while assuming the responsibility in supporting the Organization in promoting and maintaining positive employee relations and effective communications among facility staff and the awareness for continuous self-development.
