Registered Nurse RN - Flexible Scheduling

Essential Job Functions:
Nursing Care Functions:

• Conduct the daily nursing functions in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility/assisted living communities.
• Ensure that all nursing personnel assigned to you comply with the written policies and procedures including the safety program.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents with documentation regarding care and service provided.
• Participate in the orientation of new residents/family members to the facility.
• Make rounds with health care provider as needed.
• Utilize nursing personnel qualifications according to the resident's care plan, service plans and health care provider orders.

• Complete daily clinical and environmental rounds to evaluate resident care being provided and report significant events.
• Meet and resolve issues with residents and/or family members. Report significant issues to the supervisor.
• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) as requested by management.
• May be responsible for clinical programs as directed, e. g. , dementia, wound care, quality assurance, infection control, admissions.
• Complete an initial assessment and assist or develop interim care plan/service plans.
• Update, review, and transcribe the care plan that identifies the goals, problems, approaches, and revisions based on nursing needs and new health care provider orders.
• Assist with service plans as directed by the Director of Nursing.
• Communicate with health care provider to review treatment plans, complete orders, progress notes, etc. , in accordance with established policies.
• Review the resident's medical record for specific treatments, medication orders, diets, labs etc. , as for implementation and follow up.
• Requisition and arrange for diagnostic and therapeutic services, as ordered by the health care provider, and in accordance with our established procedures.
• Communicate the department's policies and procedures to personnel, residents, and visitors.
• Communicate with written (24-hour report) and oral reports/recommendations concerning any changes in resident condition and other activities of your shift to nursing management.
• Fill out and complete accident/incident reports involving residents and submit to Director of Nursing.
• Complete assessments and all other medical record documentation as required to provide care services.
• Provide resident and family information for care conferences or other meetings.
• Report all discrepancies noted concerning physician's orders, diet change, charting error, etc. , to the supervisor.
• Complete clinically accurate documentation according to policy.
• Review the resident medical documentation and progress notes from the interdisciplinary team to determine if the care plan/service plans are being followed. Report any concerns to your supervisor.
• Inform nursing personnel of new admissions and the resident's care needs. Ensure that rooms are ready for new admissions. Greet newly admitted residents upon admission.
• Notify the resident's attending health care practitioner and family when there is a change in the resident's condition.
• Assist in arranging transportation for residents and other third-party services.

• Prepare and administer medications ordered by the health care provider.
• Ensure that an adequate supply of floor stock medications, supplies, and equipment is on hand to meet the nursing needs of the residents. Report needs to the supervisor.
• Review medication administration record for completeness of information, accuracy in the transcription of the health care provider's order. Report concerns to your supervisor.
• Dispose of drugs and narcotics as required, and in accordance with established procedures.

• Supervise your nursing unit to ensure that all personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards.
• Work with the Director of Nursing to resolve staff performance issues including those that may lead to termination.
• Review complaints and grievances, and work with the Director of Nursing for a plan of action and resolution.

• Assure and make available protective equipment for staff.
• Maintain nursing service work areas (i. e. , nurses' stations, medicine preparation rooms, etc. ), resident rooms, and treatment areas in a clean and sanitary manner.
• Recommend to the Director of Nursing the equipment and supply needs of the nursing department. Ensure that a stock level of medications, medical supplies, equipment, etc. , is maintained on the premise at all times to adequately meet the needs of the residents.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

• Be able to make independent decisions and follow instructions.
• Deal tactfully with personnel, prospects, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the public.
• Capable of working with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people within the facility.
• Communicate effectively in a manner that is sufficient for effective communication with supervisors, team members, prospects, residents, and families.

• Must meet all applicable state and federal requirements for this position.
• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN in applicable state, in good standing throughout employment with no disciplinary action in effect against professional license.
• Prefer one year of experience in nursing in a home care, assisted living, or long-term care facility.

• This position requires the RN to ensure resident care is provided per standards of practice following policies and procedures of the facility by CNAs/Caregivers but the CNAs/Caregivers do not directly report to them.

• Walk long distances
• Stand for extended periods of time
• Sustain repetitive movement (CPR compressions, bagging, etc. )
• Maintain physical tolerance (stand/walk/work on your feet for 8-12 hours at a time with minimal breaks)
• Be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times
• Be able to push and pull up to 50 pounds at times

• Executes tasks independently
• Ability to express yourself clearly and effectively
• General computer literacy
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