Schedule: Candidates who can work doubles preferred
We offer the Following:
Premium Compensation
Professional Growth & Stability
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Monitor the daily delivery of nursing care and nursing staff performance as they deliver nursing care to the patients/residents in accordance with established policies and procedures
Plan and conduct shift staff meetings on a regular basis to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas and to assist in the improvement of services
Identify problems or potential problems in the delivery of nursing care to residents and implement corrective action immediately
Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the Director of Nursing as necessary
Assist in developing methods for coordinating nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the resident's total regimen of care
Begin investigation of all accidents, including staff interviews, data gathering and report writing
I nterpret the nursing department's policies and procedures to personnel, resident, visitors, and government agencies as required
Ensure staff always maintain confidentiality of resident information
Develop work assignments and/or assist in completing and performing such tasks
Delegate to each Charge Nurse the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary to perform his/her assigned duties
M ake daily rounds of assigned units at a minimum at the beginning and end of the shift, depending upon the activity of the units
F ollow-up on complaints and grievances filed by resident, families, or staff. Take corrective action as needed and make reports to the Director of Nursing
Ensure that emergency equipment/supply checks are done each shift
Ensure that the resident's environment is maintained in a clean and safe manner
Participate in the orientation program for new assigned nursing staff to facilitate their assimilation into the workplace within a reasonable time span and to ensure that each staff member understands his/her role, responsibilities and standards of performance
Complete written performance evaluations on the assigned staff following probation and thereafter annually, and when performance dictates the need, complete additional evaluations
Initiate corrective and progressive disciplinary action, as needed
Ensure that nursing personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards
Ensure that all nursing service personnel comply with the policies and procedures, including dress code as set forth in the Nursing Procedure Manual
Ensure that an enough nursing staff are scheduled and available for your/next tour of duty to ensure that quality care is maintained, and nursing care needs of the patient/resident are met
Monitor time and attendance of nursing personnel and take corrective action as appropriate
Make recommendations to the Director of Nursing regarding employee dismissals, transfers etc.
Identify learning needs of the nursing staff
Plan, schedule and conduct unit-based in-services as needs are identified
Monitor assigned personnel to ensure that they are following established procedures in the use of equipment
Recommend to the Director of Nursing the equipment and supply needs of the department
Monitor nursing procedures to ensure that nursing service supplies are used in an efficient manner to avoid waste
Ensure the prompt repair or replacement of medical/nursing equipment when necessary
Oversee the nursing care to patients/residents to ensure safe, efficient, and customer-oriented services are always delivered.
Inform nursing staff of new admission arrivals and the expected time of arrival
Ensure that rooms are ready for the new admission
Visit resident on report daily to observe and evaluate each resident's physical and emotional status
Review the nurse's notes to ensure that they are informative and descriptive of the nursing care being provided
Start and restart IV's when ordered and when necessary
Ensure the staff refer to the resident's care plan prior to administering care to the resident
Ensure that all nurses on your shift comply with the written procedures for the administration, storage and control of medications and supplies
Monitor medication passes and treatments to ensure compliance with physician orders and facility policy
Review medication administration records (MAR) for completeness of information, accuracy in the transcription of physician orders
Inspect nursing treatment areas daily, such as clean utility room, to ensure that they are maintained in a clean and safe manner
Consult with the resident, family, and physician in planning the resident's care, treatment and rehabilitation
Assist in arranging transportation for transfers to the hospital
Participate in the implementation of facility quality improvement program for the nursing service department
Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested by the Administrator or Director of Nursing
Attend and actively participate in various committee meetings such as Infection Control, Safety, and Performance Improvement as requested
Implement recommendations from committees as instructed by the Director of Nursing
Perform Performance Improvement audits as assigned
Participate in and adhere to employee health, safety, security and corporate compliance programs and activities
Participate in the implementation and maintenance of the Infection Control program for monitoring and/or reporting communicable and/or infectious diseases among resident and personnel
Assist in developing safety standards for the nursing service department as necessary
Ensure that personnel follow the established procedures for the use and disposal of personal protective equipment
Report malfunction of equipment and/or broken furniture immediately to Maintenance Department
Receive annual physical including appropriate screening for tuberculosis
The ability to conduct all activities within the resident abuse prevention manual
Cooperate with investigations regarding employee health, safety, security, and corporate compliance programs
Report all accident and incidents to Supervisor immediately upon occurrence
Correct unsafe or hazardous condition encountered, if unable to correct, report condition to immediate Supervisor upon discovery
Conduct all activities within established safety, security and infection control procedures and guidelines Conducts all activities within established corporate compliance policies and procedures
Observe and respond to all standing security precautions, devices, and alerts as they pertain to work and common area
Respond to fire/disaster drills and emergencies
Ensure residents safety in accordance with resident safety program.
Ensure that the assigned nursing personnel follow established infection control procedures when isolation precautions become necessary
Participates in mandatory in-service and job training
Assist the Director of Staff Development in providing off shift in-services as necessary
Assist in the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) process
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred)
Current registration and license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state employed in
Peripheral IV certification
Two years of clinical nursing experience
One-year experience in a management position preferred
One-year experience in geriatrics and subacute population
CPR/BLS certified
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer -M/F/D/V
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All pay rates and bonuses are paid and/ or awarded to employees based on the facilities policy and/ or the CBA, depending on the position.
