Admissions Nurse

Job Description
The Virginian is recruiting for an Admissions Nurse(RN/LPN) to be a part of our Health Care Center Leadership team. This role will serve as the point of contact for the clinical transition for all new residents that come to the Health Care Center. In this role you must have a passion for Seniors! The right candidate must be dedicated, supportive, and be a mentor for the team members that care for our residents everyday. Time management, critical thinking, and strong leadership skills are needed to be successful in this position. The selected candidate will be a resource for our community and will strive to provide an exceptional experience for our residents. The list below is a general summary of the duties and responsibilities of this position. This list is not all inclusive and other duties may be added to the position at the discretion of the Director of Nursing, Executive Director, Healthcare Administrator, and other Virginian leadership.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES:

• Supervises direct all admissions for the skilled nursing units.
• Achieves 100% compliance with data base training on a monthly basis.
• Administers direct nursing care when more than routine care is indicated.
• Any other related duties assigned, requested by DON and Administrator.
• Assist DON in facilitation of the facility's Quality Assessment & Assurance (QAA) program by maintaining data on events, wounds, and infections for assigned unit.
• Assist DON in planning, organizing, implementing, evaluating and coordinating nursing care in the facility.
• Assist DON in the implementation and maintenance of the QAPI program, ensuring that system tasks are kept up to date, assignments are created & completed, and triggered items are prioritized in order to successfully and significantly reduce their occurrence.
• Assist DON in the implementation, maintenance, and completion of Performance Improvement Projects (PIPs).
• Assist other departments with electronic data entry, maintenance, and troubleshooting as it applies to our integrated software system.
• Assist the DON as needed with approving new Medicare residents. Review hospital charts for possible new admissions.
• Assist the DON as needed with the interviewing staff.
• Assist with monitoring weekly assessment of wounds/pressure ulcers and as needed.
• Assist with the Weekly IDT meeting management, taking minutes, attendance, operating the EHR, or other duties as instructed by the DON.
• Assists in investigation of events by interviewing staff, residents, and obtains written statements when appropriate.
• Assists with blood draws if needed throughout the building, and ordering supplies as needed for lab draws.
• Assists with orientation of nursing personnel.
• Assures effective communication with other shifts and departments as it relates to resident care.
• Attends stand-up and stand-down meetings, supervisors meetings, nursing staff meetings and in-services.
• Briefs DON early each morning on major events and concerns and before leaving at end of shift. If DON out of the building, calls on cell/home number to communicate any extreme serious incidents.
• Conduct medication room and medication cart audits to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines and promote resident safety.
• Conducts Electronic Health Record audits to assure accuracy and completeness of medical records.
• Coordinate, monitor and evaluate facility's fall and incident program. Track and trend all falls. Work with nursing staff, physician, and pharmacy to identify prevention strategies of falls. Conduct in-depth investigation to identify risk factors and effective interventions.
• Coordinates, conducts, and documents the MDS, resident care plans and conference in conjunction with MDS personnel.
• Develop, present, document and evaluate education programs to meet nursing needs related to: new technology, products, new resident population, procedures, regulatory mandates, quality deficits or improvements. Consult on resident care, resident assessment or resident teaching.
• Coaches and counsels staff as needed according to guidelines from the Human Resources Director and the Director of Nursing.
• Ensure that all nursing and other interdisciplinary staff can utilize the EHR system, as well as third party vendor websites which contribute to the Resident EHR.
• Insures every precaution is taken to keep the facility in compliance with nursing home regulations and nursing practice standards.
• Keep the Director of Nursing informed of resident care concerns and policy or Procedure concerns, and work with nursing team to review and revise policies.
• Keeps Director of Nursing informed of staffing, counseling, interview activities, Resident care concerns, policy or procedure concerns, etc.
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality of Resident information at all times; round on units and make recommendations regarding nursing operational needs.
• Maintain the assigned shift's 24-hour report, addressing Resident concerns with accuracy and detail.
• Makes frequent rounds on assigned units. Serves to support and encourage staff to act responsibly and always in the best interest of the Resident. Immediately brings concerns to appropriate staff and takes an active role in problem resolution. Ensure that all documentation has been appropriately completed for emergency situations.
• Makes routine rounds to assure proper care and a safe, clean resident environment.
• Monitor labs - Keep record of labs ordered and drawn (log sheets). Communicate any and all problems to DON as appropriate.
• Monitors cleanliness and supplies in physician's office and Exam Rooms in Wellness Center.
• Monitors unusual occurrences and employee illness or injury. Completes documentation for Human Resources.
• Monitors usage of supplies, linens, etc.
• Notifies DON immediately of any suspected abuse. If the DON or Administrator cannot be reached, decides if situation is appropriate to report to the State within 24 hours. Follows through with reporting.
• Participates in family/resident conferences.
• Participates in new orientee evaluations and the annual evaluation of nursing staff.
• Promote staff growth and team spirit. Foster a positive environment. Teach, coach and encourage staff to work for the needs of our residents and families.
• Responds to emergency calls as necessary.
• Serve as a resource for staff regarding state regulations, facility and Department policy and procedure, and practice standards.
• Serve as a warm, approachable presence to staff and Residents.
• Serves as resource for staff regarding state regulations, facility and department policy and procedure, and practice standards.
• Some "on call" responsibility may be required.
• Suggest monthly education for all staff, keep current with Relias Updates. Coordinate training on relevant topics to ensure facility compliance with state and federal regulations related to same.
• Attend mandatory in-services conducted within the facility.

HOSPITALITY FOCUS:
The Virginian fully embraces a culture of hospitality. To that end, we include the following hospitality promises as a guide for our interpersonal interactions with residents, co-workers, and guests:

1. We greet residents, employees and guests warmly, by name and with a smile.
2. We treat everyone with courteous respect.
3. We strive to anticipate resident, employee and guest needs and act accordingly.
4. We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner.
5. We hold ourselves and one another accountable.
6. We embrace and value our differences.
7. We make residents, employees and guests feel important.
8. We ask "Is there anything else I can do for you?"
9. We maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times.
10. We pay attention to details.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must hold a registered nurse (RN) or a LPN license in the Commonwealth of Virginia, or hold a multi-state (VA, MD, DC) license.
• Excellent nursing assessment skills, including changes in Residents' conditions.
• CPR certified (Adult Only).
• Able to recognize and solve problems, make decisions, cooperate with people and supervise staff.
• Display enthusiasm, leadership ability and tact.
• Ability to set priorities and work in a fast paced environment amid competing needs.
• Knowledge of nursing home regulations, nursing practice standards, MDS assessment and care planning or are willing to become knowledgeable.
• Must be able to work with frequent interruptions.
• Willing to work beyond normal working hours, on weekends and in other positions temporarily, when necessary.
• Takes weekend call as needed.
• Must be on time and have few call-ins.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must not participate in gossip with other staff members and will discourage such gossip among the staff.
• Must possess sight/hearing, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met, to include use of departmental equipment and/or supplies.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English in an understandable manner.
• 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 general public.
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must have patience, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, and be able to handle Residents at their current level of functioning.
• Must be willing to stay at work during emergencies until replacement comes. Facility will provide food and opportunity to rest.

Compensation: Competitive Salary and Benefits are available for this position.
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