Our recruitment goal is to hire long-term care team members who focus on quality care and excellent employee relations. It requires caring, dedicated employees to minister to the needs of this country's ever growing senior population. We empower our staff to fulfill this mission. West Hills Health and Rehab employees embrace the concept of socialization for every resident and acknowledge that the healing process and long-term health stability relies on Whole Person Care. Mission: Everyone Matters! Our mission is to respect, preserve the dignity, and celebrate the lives of those we serve. Vision: Hillcrest Healthcare will lead the way in innovative approaches to delivering excellence in long-term care and will be the provider of choice. Value Statement: We will serve with dedication, pride, humility, and integrity. General Purpose: Responsible for the independent supervision of the delivery of care to a group of residents in a skilled nursing facility. Assess resident needs, develop individual care plans, administer nursing care, evaluate nursing care, and supervise Nurses, CNAs and other personnel in the delivery of nursing care. Essential Job Functions This facility expects their employees to promote an atmosphere of teamwork with other employees and hospitality and comfort for its residents. Therefore, the following list of duties is not all-inclusive: Adhere to State and Federal rules and regulations concerning delivery of care and assure that effective quality nursing care is delivered which is outcome focused through utilization of the nursing process. Effectively interview the resident/responsible party to obtain information required for developing and implementing a plan of care. Perform physical assessment through observation, inspection, palpation, percussion and auscultation. Implement plan of care consistently, effectively and cost efficiently with focus on resident centered outcomes. Identify rationale and anticipated outcomes for each nursing intervention. Assume responsibility for care interventions consistent with skill level and professional standards of care. Utilize professional and sound judgment in delivery of care, which is cost efficient but does not jeopardize safe, effective care delivery. Keep physician and/or other health care professionals (nurse practitioner, physician assistant, podiatrist, dentist, etc.) informed of resident’s condition; and notify physician and/or other healthcare professionals immediately of significant change of condition. Work in collaboration with physician and/or other health care professionals by sharing information relevant to changing plan of care. Critique and take responsibility for evaluating nursing care delivered. Utilize expertise of nurse colleagues to evaluate plan of care. Elicit feedback from individual being served and/or family or responsible party to determine that their needs are being met. Evaluate effectiveness of the plan of care in conjunction with the interdisciplinary care plan team. Deliver and maintain optimum resident care and comfort by demonstrating knowledge and skills of current nursing practices. Transcribe physician and/or other health care professionals’ orders appropriately and accurately. Notify physician and/or other health care professionals if orders are not carried out and document event appropriately. Follow company, facility and departmental policies and procedures and appropriately utilize nursing judgment. Complete documentation of all medical records and reporting forms in an accurate manner. Supervise CNAs and other personnel. May supervise other Nurses, including other RNs. Coach, counsel, and assign CNAs and other nurses to provide quality resident care. Appropriately discipline or participate in the discipline of CNAs and other nurses for violations of work rules, policies or poor performance, including the recommendation of suspensions or terminations. Recognize CNAs and other nurses for exceptional care and job performance on a regular basis and as part of their formal performance evaluation. Assign CNAs and other nurses specific duties for resident care and direct their work. Train and/or assist in the orientation of new employees. Demonstrate safe practices in regard to resident’s comfort and safety by applying knowledge of proper body alignment for self and resident. Maintain updated knowledge base in pharmacology. Demonstrate knowledge of drug reactions and sensitivities and nursing interventions. Assure that narcotics are accounted for properly. Recognize normal and abnormal lab values and communicate it in appropriate manner to physician, and other interdisciplinary team members as appropriate. Attend in-service education programs in order to meet facility educational requirements. Be familiar with Standard Precautions, Exposure Control Plan, Fire Drill & Evacuation Procedures and know how to use the information. Maintain confidentiality of resident and facility records/information. Protect residents from neglect, mistreatment, and abuse. Protect the personal property of the residents of the facility. Others as directed by the supervisor or administrator. Minimum Qualifications LPN or Registered Nurse with current state license. Excellent technical, assessment and documentation skills. Good Leadership qualities. Good communication and interpersonal skill Organized and detailed in work performance. Good communication skills with excellent self-discipline and patience. Genuine caring for and interest in elderly and disabled people in a nursing facility. Comply with the Residents' Rights and Facility Policies and Procedures. Perform work tasks within the physical demand requirements as outlined below. Perform Essential Duties as outlined above.
Our recruitment goal is to hire long-term care team members who focus on quality care and excellent employee relations. It requires caring, dedicated employees to minister to the needs of this country's ever growing senior population. We empower our staff to fulfill this mission. West Hills Health and Rehab employees embrace the concept of socialization for every resident and acknowledge that the healing process and long-term health stability relies on Whole Person Care. Mission: Everyone Matters! Our mission is to respect, preserve the dignity, and celebrate the lives of those we serve. Vision: Hillcrest Healthcare will lead the way in innovative approaches to delivering excellence in long-term care and will be the provider of choice. Value Statement: We will serve with dedication, pride, humility, and integrity. General Purpose: Provide direct nursing care to the residents and supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants in conjunction with the on staff Respiratory Therapist. Such supervision must be in accordance with current Federal, State, and Local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be required by the Director of Nursing to maintain the highest degree of quality care at all times. Essential Job Functions This facility expects their employees to promote an atmosphere of teamwork with other employees and hospitality and comfort for its residents. Therefore, the following list of duties is not all-inclusive: Administrative Functions Direct the day-to-day functions of the nursing assistants in accordance with rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care industry. Confirm that all nursing personnel assigned to you comply with the written policies and procedures established by this facility. Meet with your assigned nursing staff, as well as support personnel, in planning the shift’s services, programs and activities. Verify that all nursing personnel comply with the procedures set forth the in the Nursing Policies and Procedures Manual. Make written and oral reports/recommendations concerning the activities of your shift, as required. Cooperate with other resident services when coordinating nursing services be certain that the resident’s total regimen of care is maintained. Verify that all nursing service personnel are in compliance with their respective job descriptions. Participate in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the facility’s quality assurance program for the nursing department. Participate in surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies. Periodically review the resident’s written discharge plan. Participate in the updating of the resident’s written discharge plan, as required. Assist in planning the nursing portion of the resident’s discharge plan, as necessary. Admit, transfer, and discharge residents, as required. Complete accident/incident reports, as necessary. Charting and Documentation Complete and file required forms/charts upon resident’s admission, transfer, and/or discharge. Encourage attending physicians to review treatment plans, record and sign their orders, progress notes, etc., in accordance with established policies. Receive telephone orders from physicians and record on the Physicians’ Order Form. Transcribe physician’s orders to resident charts, cardex, medication cards, and treatment/care plans, as required. Chart nurses’ notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided to the resident, as well as the resident’s response to care. Record new/changed diet orders. Forward information to the Dietary Department. Report all discrepancies noted concerning physician’s orders, diet change, charting error, etc., to the Nurse Supervisor. Fill out and complete transfer forms in accordance with established procedures. Enter appropriate documentation concerning unauthorized discharges in the resident’s medical record in accordance with established procedures. Perform routine charting duties as required and in accordance with established charting and documentation policies and procedures. Sign and date all entries made in the resident’s medical record. Write nurses’ notes to reflect that the care plan is being followed when administering nursing care or treatment. Medication Administrative Functions Prepare and administer medication as ordered by the physician. Responsible for IV medication/fluid administration. Verify the identity of the resident before administering the medication/treatment. Verify that prescribed medication for one resident is not administered to another. Verify that adequate supply of floor stock medications, supplies, and equipment is on hand to meet the nursing needs of the residents. Report needs to the Nurse Supervisor. Order prescribed medications, supplies, and equipment as necessary, and in accordance with established procedures. Verify that narcotic records are accurate for your shift. Notify the Nurse Supervisor of all drug and narcotic discrepancies noted on your shift. Review medication cards for completeness of information, accuracy in the transcription of the physician’s order and adherence to stop order policies. Notify the attending physician of automatic stop orders prior to the last dosage being administered. Immediately notify the Nurse Supervisor and attending physician of any medication administration errors. Nursing Care Functions Perform physical assessment through observation, inspection, palpitation, percussion and auscultation. Deliver and maintain optimum resident care and comfort by demonstrating knowledge and skills of current nursing practices. Promptly respond to call lights and other resident needs. Make rounds with physicians, as necessary. Consult with the resident’s physician in providing the resident’s care, treatment, rehabilitation, etc., as necessary. Review the resident’s chart for specific treatments, medication orders, diets, etc., as necessary. Make periodic checks to confirm that prescribed treatments are being properly administered by CNAs and to evaluate the resident’s physical and emotional status. Notify the resident’s attending physician when the resident is involved in an accident or incident. Notify the resident’s attending physician and responsible party when there is a change in the resident’s condition. Administer professional services such as: catheterization, tube feedings, suction, applying and changing dressings/bandages, packs, colostomy, and drainage bags, taking blood, giving massages and range of motion exercises, care for the dead/dying, etc., as required. Monitor seriously ill residents, as necessary. Review care plans daily to confirm that appropriate care is being rendered. Confirm that CNAs are aware of the resident care plans. Verify that the CNAs refer to the resident’s care plan prior to administering daily care to the resident. Other Duties Attend 6 hours of additional in-service education programs in order to meet facility educational requirements for the Enhanced Respiratory Center. Be familiar with Standard Precautions, Exposure Control Plan, Fire Drill & Evacuation Procedures and know how to use the information. Maintain confidentiality of resident and facility records/information. Protect residents from neglect, mistreatment, and abuse. Protect the personal property of the residents of the facility. Others as directed by the supervisor or administrator. Minimum Qualifications LPN or RN with current state license. Prior respiratory experience is preferred Excellent technical, assessment and documentation skills. Good Leadership qualities. Organized and detailed in work performance. Good communication skills with excellent self-discipline and patience. Genuine caring for and interest in elderly and disabled people in a nursing facility. Comply with the Residents Rights and Facility Policies and Procedures. Perform work tasks within the physical demand requirements as outlined below. Perform Essential Duties as outlined above.
Our recruitment goal is to hire long-term care team members who focus on quality care and excellent employee relations. It requires caring, dedicated employees to minister to the needs of this country's ever growing senior population. We empower our staff to fulfill this mission. West Hills Health and Rehab employees embrace the concept of socialization for every resident and acknowledge that the healing process and long-term health stability relies on Whole Person Care. Mission: Everyone Matters! Our mission is to respect, preserve the dignity, and celebrate the lives of those we serve. Vision: Hillcrest Healthcare will lead the way in innovative approaches to delivering excellence in long-term care and will be the provider of choice. Value Statement: We will serve with dedication, pride, humility, and integrity. General Purpose: Conduct and coordinate the development and completion of the resident assessment process in accordance with the requirements of the Federal and State regulations as well as Company policy and procedure. Essential Job Functions This facility expects their employees to promote an atmosphere of teamwork with other employees and hospitality and comfort for its residents. Therefore, the following list of duties is not all-inclusive: Minimum Data Set: Oversee and coordinate the development and completion of the resident assessment (MDS) in accordance with current Federal and State rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the resident assessment, including the implementation of RAPs and Triggers. Assemble information from the Initial Nursing Assessment, resident interview, and clinical record review to complete the nursing portion of the Minimum Data Set within 10-14 days of admission or annual review, and when there is a significant change in a resident’s condition. Notify all members of the interdisciplinary team at least one week in advance of the MDS due date for all new admissions, annual reviews, and significant changes in resident condition. Monitor and follow-up with team members as needed to verify that all assigned sections of the MDS are completed, dated, and signed within designated time frames. If a member of the interdisciplinary team is absent during the time frame for completion of a MDS, conduct necessary research and referral to confirm that all MDS sections and triggered RAPs are completed. Review each MDS for accuracy, consistency, completeness, and signatures prior to submitting to the designated RN for final review and signature. Verify that MDS documentation is placed in resident’s medical record and that documentation is complete, including dates, signatures, and sections completed by all members of the interdisciplinary team. Complete, date, and sign MDS quarterly review sheets. Verify the face validity of all Minimum Data Sets before electronic submission. Participate in and oversee the timely electronic submission of all MDS. Review the validation report and verify that appropriate action is taken. Resident Assessment Protocols (RAP): Review the Resident Assessment Protocols correlated with nursing issues and answer the questions as identified in the computer documentation system. Once all the questions have been answered, complete narrative summaries of the information, indicating the decision whether or not to include the identified problem on the Plan of Care. Consult the RAP summary sheet and verify that all triggered RAPs and corresponding narrative summaries have been completed, dated, and signed by the appropriate disciplines. For triggered RAPs included in the Care Plan, verify that any additional supportive documentation related to RAP issues is completed. If a triggered RAP is not included in the Care Plan, verify that documentation in the RAP summary clearly indicates reasons for not proceeding. Care Plans: Schedule all interdisciplinary care plan meetings, and notify staff in advance which residents will be evaluated. For Care Plan reviews, notify the resident’s family in writing 30 days in advance of care plan meeting (except for care plans requiring immediate revision due to significant change or unforeseen circumstances.) Identify and document nursing problems, goals, and approaches, and coordinate the development of an individual Plan of Care for each resident in cooperation with the physician, Medical Director, nursing staff, interdisciplinary team, and outside consultants (nursing, dietary, pharmacy, therapists, etc.) in accordance with corporate, state, and federal guidelines. Correlate the information to update resident care plans quarterly and after each significant change. Verify that all updates are completed. Generate final copy, and verify that signatures from the physician, interdisciplinary team, and contributing resident or family members are obtained. Make a copy of each resident’s care plan accessible to CNAs. Other Responsibilities: Disseminate any new or updated materials involving the RAI process. Create an opportunity for family participation in the care planning process. Communicate with the Business Office Manager and Administrator on a regular basis regarding the case mix scores and how they impact reimbursement. Coordinate the interdisciplinary assessment process for all residents of the facility. Verify that the Resident Assessment Instrument is individualized, complete, accurate, and timely for each resident. Conduct and facilitate the Interdisciplinary Care Plan meetings. Educate peers on MDS, RAPs, and Care Plans. Attend in-service education programs in order to meet facility educational requirements. Be familiar with Standard Precautions, Exposure Control Plan, Fire Drill & Evacuation Procedures and know how to use the information. Maintain confidentiality of resident and facility records/information. Protect residents from neglect, mistreatment, and abuse. Protect the personal property of the residents of the facility. Others as directed by the supervisor or administrator. Minimum Qualifications Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse with required state licensure. Minimum three (3) years of clinical experience in a health care setting. Minimum of two (2) years experience in a long-term care setting. Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care. Excellent analytical and deductive reasoning skills. Organized and detailed in work performance. Computer literacy and comprehensive understanding of documentation software system. Excellent technical, assessment, documentation, and writing skills. Good communication skills with excellent self-discipline and patience. Genuine caring for and interest in elderly and disabled people in a nursing facility. Comply with the Residents' Rights and Facility Policies and Procedures. Perform work tasks within the physical demand requirements as outlined below. Perform Essential Duties as outlined above
Our recruitment goal is to hire long-term care team members who focus on quality care and excellent employee relations. It requires caring, dedicated employees to minister to the needs of this country's ever growing senior population. We empower our staff to fulfill this mission. West Hills Health and Rehab employees embrace the concept of socialization for every resident and acknowledge that the healing process and long-term health stability relies on Whole Person Care. Mission: Everyone Matters! Our mission is to respect, preserve the dignity, and celebrate the lives of those we serve. Vision: Hillcrest Healthcare will lead the way in innovative approaches to delivering excellence in long-term care and will be the provider of choice. Value Statement: We will serve with dedication, pride, humility, and integrity. General Purpose: Provide direct nursing care to the residents and supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants. Such supervision must be in accordance with current Federal, State, and Local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be required by the Director of Nursing to maintain the highest degree of quality care at all times. Essential Job Functions This facility expects their employees to promote an atmosphere of teamwork with other employees and hospitality and comfort for its residents. Therefore, the following list of duties is not all-inclusive: Administrative Functions Direct the day-to-day functions of the nursing assistants in accordance with rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care industry. Confirm that all nursing personnel assigned to you comply with the written policies and procedures established by this facility. Meet with your assigned nursing staff, as well as support personnel, in planning the shift’s services, programs and activities. Verify that all nursing personnel comply with the procedures set forth the in the Nursing Policies and Procedures Manual. Make written and oral reports/recommendations concerning the activities of your shift, as required. Cooperate with other resident services when coordinating nursing services be certain that the resident’s total regimen of care is maintained. Verify that all nursing service personnel are in compliance with their respective job descriptions. Participate in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the facility’s quality assurance program for the nursing department. Participate in surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies. Periodically review the resident’s written discharge plan. Participate in the updating of the resident’s written discharge plan, as required. Assist in planning the nursing portion of the resident’s discharge plan, as necessary. Admit, transfer, and discharge residents, as required. Complete accident/incident reports, as necessary. Charting and Documentation Complete and file required forms/charts upon resident’s admission, transfer, and/or discharge. Encourage attending physicians to review treatment plans, record and sign their orders, progress notes, etc., in accordance with established policies. Receive telephone orders from physicians and record on the Physicians’ Order Form. Transcribe physician’s orders to resident charts, cardex, medication cards, and treatment/care plans, as required. Chart nurses’ notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided to the resident, as well as the resident’s response to care. Record new/changed diet orders. Forward information to the Dietary Department. Report all discrepancies noted concerning physician’s orders, diet change, charting error, etc., to the Nurse Supervisor. Fill out and complete transfer forms in accordance with established procedures. Enter appropriate documentation concerning unauthorized discharges in the resident’s medical record in accordance with established procedures. Perform routine charting duties as required and in accordance with established charting and documentation policies and procedures. Sign and date all entries made in the resident’s medical record. Write nurses’ notes to reflect that the care plan is being followed when administering nursing care or treatment. Medication Administrative Functions Prepare and administer medication as ordered by the physician. Responsible for IV medication/fluid administration. Verify the identity of the resident before administering the medication/treatment. Verify that prescribed medication for one resident is not administered to another. Verify that adequate supply of floor stock medications, supplies, and equipment is on hand to meet the nursing needs of the residents. Report needs to the Nurse Supervisor. Order prescribed medications, supplies, and equipment as necessary, and in accordance with established procedures. Verify that narcotic records are accurate for your shift. Notify the Nurse Supervisor of all drug and narcotic discrepancies noted on your shift. Review medication cards for completeness of information, accuracy in the transcription of the physician’s order and adherence to stop order policies. Notify the attending physician of automatic stop orders prior to the last dosage being administered. Immediately notify the Nurse Supervisor and attending physician of any medication administration errors. Nursing Care Functions Perform physical assessment through observation, inspection, palpitation, percussion and auscultation. Deliver and maintain optimum resident care and comfort by demonstrating knowledge and skills of current nursing practices. Promptly respond to call lights and other resident needs. Make rounds with physicians, as necessary. Consult with the resident’s physician in providing the resident’s care, treatment, rehabilitation, etc., as necessary. Review the resident’s chart for specific treatments, medication orders, diets, etc., as necessary. Make periodic checks to confirm that prescribed treatments are being properly administered by CNAs and to evaluate the resident’s physical and emotional status. Notify the resident’s attending physician when the resident is involved in an accident or incident. Notify the resident’s attending physician and responsible party when there is a change in the resident’s condition. Administer professional services such as: catheterization, tube feedings, suction, applying and changing dressings/bandages, packs, colostomy, and drainage bags, taking blood, giving massages and range of motion exercises, care for the dead/dying, etc., as required. Monitor seriously ill residents, as necessary. Review care plans daily to confirm that appropriate care is being rendered. Confirm that CNAs are aware of the resident care plans. Verify that the CNAs refer to the resident’s care plan prior to administering daily care to the resident. Other Duties Attend in-service education programs in order to meet facility educational requirements. Be familiar with Standard Precautions, Exposure Control Plan, Fire Drill & Evacuation Procedures and know how to use the information. Maintain confidentiality of resident and facility records/information. Protect residents from neglect, mistreatment, and abuse. Protect the personal property of the residents of the facility. Others as directed by the supervisor or administrator. Minimum Qualifications Registered Nurse or LPN with current state license. Excellent technical, assessment and documentation skills. Good Leadership qualities. Organized and detailed in work performance. Good communication skills with excellent self-discipline and patience. Genuine caring for and interest in elderly and disabled people in a nursing facility. Comply with the Residents Rights and Facility Policies and Procedures. Perform work tasks within the physical demand requirements as outlined below. Perform Essential Duties as outlined above.
Our recruitment goal is to hire long-term care team members who focus on quality care and excellent employee relations. It requires caring, dedicated employees to minister to the needs of this country's ever growing senior population. We empower our staff to fulfill this mission. West Hills Health and Rehab employees embrace the concept of socialization for every resident and acknowledge that the healing process and long-term health stability relies on Whole Person Care. Mission: Everyone Matters! Our mission is to respect, preserve the dignity, and celebrate the lives of those we serve. Vision: Hillcrest Healthcare will lead the way in innovative approaches to delivering excellence in long-term care and will be the provider of choice. Value Statement: We will serve with dedication, pride, humility, and integrity. General Purpose: Provide direct nursing care to the residents and supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants. Such supervision must be in accordance with current Federal, State, and Local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be required by the Director of Nursing to maintain the highest degree of quality care at all times. Essential Job Functions This facility expects their employees to promote an atmosphere of teamwork with other employees and hospitality and comfort for its residents. Therefore, the following list of duties is not all-inclusive: Administrative Functions Direct the day-to-day functions of the nursing assistants in accordance with rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care industry. Confirm that all nursing personnel assigned to you comply with the written policies and procedures established by this facility. Meet with your assigned nursing staff, as well as support personnel, in planning the shift’s services, programs and activities. Verify that all nursing personnel comply with the procedures set forth the in the Nursing Policies and Procedures Manual. Make written and oral reports/recommendations concerning the activities of your shift, as required. Cooperate with other resident services when coordinating nursing services be certain that the resident’s total regimen of care is maintained. Verify that all nursing service personnel are in compliance with their respective job descriptions. Participate in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the facility’s quality assurance program for the nursing department. Participate in surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies. Periodically review the resident’s written discharge plan. Participate in the updating of the resident’s written discharge plan, as required. Assist in planning the nursing portion of the resident’s discharge plan, as necessary. Admit, transfer, and discharge residents, as required. Complete accident/incident reports, as necessary. Charting and Documentation Complete and file required forms/charts upon resident’s admission, transfer, and/or discharge. Encourage attending physicians to review treatment plans, record and sign their orders, progress notes, etc., in accordance with established policies. Receive telephone orders from physicians and record on the Physicians’ Order Form. Transcribe physician’s orders to resident charts, cardex, medication cards, and treatment/care plans, as required. Chart nurses’ notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided to the resident, as well as the resident’s response to care. Record new/changed diet orders. Forward information to the Dietary Department. Report all discrepancies noted concerning physician’s orders, diet change, charting error, etc., to the Nurse Supervisor. Fill out and complete transfer forms in accordance with established procedures. Enter appropriate documentation concerning unauthorized discharges in the resident’s medical record in accordance with established procedures. Perform routine charting duties as required and in accordance with established charting and documentation policies and procedures. Sign and date all entries made in the resident’s medical record. Write nurses’ notes to reflect that the care plan is being followed when administering nursing care or treatment. Medication Administrative Functions Prepare and administer medication as ordered by the physician. Responsible for IV medication/fluid administration. Verify the identity of the resident before administering the medication/treatment. Verify that prescribed medication for one resident is not administered to another. Verify that adequate supply of floor stock medications, supplies, and equipment is on hand to meet the nursing needs of the residents. Report needs to the Nurse Supervisor. Order prescribed medications, supplies, and equipment as necessary, and in accordance with established procedures. Verify that narcotic records are accurate for your shift. Notify the Nurse Supervisor of all drug and narcotic discrepancies noted on your shift. Review medication cards for completeness of information, accuracy in the transcription of the physician’s order and adherence to stop order policies. Notify the attending physician of automatic stop orders prior to the last dosage being administered. Immediately notify the Nurse Supervisor and attending physician of any medication administration errors. Nursing Care Functions Perform physical assessment through observation, inspection, palpitation, percussion and auscultation. Deliver and maintain optimum resident care and comfort by demonstrating knowledge and skills of current nursing practices. Promptly respond to call lights and other resident needs. Make rounds with physicians, as necessary. Consult with the resident’s physician in providing the resident’s care, treatment, rehabilitation, etc., as necessary. Review the resident’s chart for specific treatments, medication orders, diets, etc., as necessary. Make periodic checks to confirm that prescribed treatments are being properly administered by CNAs and to evaluate the resident’s physical and emotional status. Notify the resident’s attending physician when the resident is involved in an accident or incident. Notify the resident’s attending physician and responsible party when there is a change in the resident’s condition. Administer professional services such as: catheterization, tube feedings, suction, applying and changing dressings/bandages, packs, colostomy, and drainage bags, taking blood, giving massages and range of motion exercises, care for the dead/dying, etc., as required. Monitor seriously ill residents, as necessary. Review care plans daily to confirm that appropriate care is being rendered. Confirm that CNAs are aware of the resident care plans. Verify that the CNAs refer to the resident’s care plan prior to administering daily care to the resident. Other Duties Attend in-service education programs in order to meet facility educational requirements. Be familiar with Standard Precautions, Exposure Control Plan, Fire Drill & Evacuation Procedures and know how to use the information. Maintain confidentiality of resident and facility records/information. Protect residents from neglect, mistreatment, and abuse. Protect the personal property of the residents of the facility. Others as directed by the supervisor or administrator. Minimum Qualifications Registered Nurse or LPN with current state license. Excellent technical, assessment and documentation skills. Good Leadership qualities. Organized and detailed in work performance. Good communication skills with excellent self-discipline and patience. Genuine caring for and interest in elderly and disabled people in a nursing facility. Comply with the Residents Rights and Facility Policies and Procedures. Perform work tasks within the physical demand requirements as outlined below. Perform Essential Duties as outlined above.
