The primary purpose of this position is to provide skilled nursing care to residents under the medical direction of the residents' attending physician and within the scope of nursing practice for the state.
Administrative Functions:
Provide oversight of Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and licensed nurses as directed by the Director of Nursing. Consult and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) and healthcare professionals to assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualized resident care plans.
Ensure initial baseline and periodic comprehensive assessments and care plans are completed within required timeframes.
Participate in completing sections of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment as requested.
Facilitate physician rounds by preparing charts, flagging areas of concern and preparing physician orders for signature; document physician visits with residents.
Initiate requests for consultations or referrals as requested.
Report any suspicion of a crime that may have been committed to a resident in the facility.
Perform administrative duties by completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc.
Working Conditions:
? Works in office areas as well as throughout the nursing services area (i.e., drug rooms, nurses' stations, resident rooms, etc.).
? Moves intermittently during working hours.
? Is subject to frequent interruptions.
? Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.
? Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel and visitors.
? Communicates with the medical staff, nursing personnel and other department directors.
? Works beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary. On call 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
? Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).
? Is involved in community/civic health matters/projects as appropriate.
? Attends and participates in continuing education programs.
? Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the workday as well as to reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke and other air contaminants.
? Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses. ? May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.
? Maintains a liaison with the residents, their families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for the residents' needs.
Education:
? Must possess, as a minimum, a nursing degree from an accredited college or university or be a graduate of an approved Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/Registered Nurse (RN) program.
Experience: ? New Grads Welcom
? Must possess a current unencumbered active license to practice as an LPN/RN in the state.
? Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
? Must demonstrate the 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 teamwork 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 public.
? Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures as well as laws regulations, and guidelines pertaining to long-term care.
? 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, procedures, etc., 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 be able to relate information concerning a resident's condition.
? Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
Physical and Sensory Requirements (with or without the aid of mechanical devices):
? 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 to ensure the requirements of this position can be fully met.
? 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
Pioneer Health Care Center is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
CAPS and Background screening required
Must be authorized to work in the United States
