Registered nurse

Job Description

Department

Nursing Services

Reports to

Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, Unit Nurse Manager

Reporting to this position

Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse, Certified Nursing Assistants, Medication Technician/Aide, Restorative Aide,

Job Classification

Department Staff

Position Purpose

May provide direct nursing care to the residents and supervises the day-to-day nursing activities performed by the licensed practical/ vocational nurse and certified nursing assistants in accordance with current federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines and established facility policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

v  Prior experience in long-term care preferred but not required.

v  A Nursing degree from an accredited college or university.

v  Current unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in practicing state.

v  Current CPR certification.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Directs the daily activities of the licensed practical/vocational nurse and certified nursing assistants in accordance with current federal, state and local regulations and guidelines and established facility policies and procedures.

Follows the nursing model to promote holistic care for the residents.

Ensures that policies and procedures are complied with by nursing personnel assigned.

Participates in the admission, discharge and transfers of residents as required.

Assesses for changes in residents’ status, notifying the physician and resident’s family or representative and documenting accordingly.

Transcribes physician orders to medical record and carries out orders as written.

Prepares and administers medications as per physicians’ orders and observes for adverse effects as indicated.

Performs wound treatments as per physicians’ orders, observes for changes and documents accordingly as indicated.

Schedules follow up appointments for residents and transportation needs as indicated.

Provides nursing leadership to nursing personnel assigned to the unit.

Provides direct care skills such as colostomy changes, tube feedings, wound care, suctioning, IV administration, etc. in accordance with current policies and procedures, as assigned.

Performs rounds to ensure resident needs are being met and personnel are performing their assigned duties.

Collaborates with other members of the interdisciplinary team as needed to ensure residents’ needs are holistically met.

Participates in management team meetings as indicated to discuss census changes, resident changes in status or care need, or complaints or concerns.

May assist in evaluating work performance of nursing personnel and implements discipline according to operational policies and as directed.

Informs appropriate departments of concerns or complaints and files grievances as necessary.

Reports any incidents or unusual occurrences to the unit manager, assistant director or nursing or director of nursing and participates in the investigative process as needed.

Participates in end of life care as required.

Ensures that there is adequate stock of medications, supplies, equipment and notifies appropriate personnel of needs.

Initiates, reviews and updates care plans as required.

Promotes teamwork, mutual respect, and effective communication.

Participates in the survey process when inspection surveys arise.

May participate in QAPI activities as needed or assigned.

Ensures that infection control principles are followed and helps correct deficiencies in practice as noted.

Other duties as assigned.

Benefit Package for RN:

• Competitive wages

• Medical Insurance

• 6 Paid Holidays

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Long & Short-term Disability Insurance

• Accrued paid time off – Full Time Employees

• 401K