RN Full Time PC 3p-11p

Description

JOB SUMMARY: 

The primary purpose of your job position is to provide direct nursing care and to assure resident safety to the residents, and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by licensed practical nurses and nursing assistants. 

 

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Administrative Functions

• Organize and assign all jobs to be done on tour of duty so that workload is evenly distributed among nursing personnel on the basis of staff qualifications, size and physical layout of the facility.
• Periodically review department policies, procedures and job descriptions and make recommendations for revisions.
• Implement established policies and procedures.
• Ensure that all nursing personnel assigned to you comply with the written policies and procedures established by this facility.
• Meet with your assigned nursing staff and support personnel to plan appropriate services, programs and activities for your shift.
• Cooperate with other resident services when coordinating nursing services to ensure that the resident’s individual care plans are being followed.
• Participate in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the facility’s quality assurance program.
• Request conferences with the Director of Nursing as needed to discuss resident, personnel and facility related business.
• Participate in facility surveys made by authorized regulatory agencies as requested.
• Periodically review the resident’s written discharge plan and participate in updating that plan as required.
• Admit, transfer and discharge residents as required.
• Place and receive, personally, all calls to and from physicians.

 

Qualifications

JOB REQUIREMENTS: 

 Education

• Must possess a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an approved school of professional nursing.

 Experience            

• A minimum of one year nursing experience preferred.
• Supervisory experience with Nursing Assistants.
• Long Term Care and MDS/RAI experience strongly desired.

 Specific Requirements

• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN in this state.
• At least six (6) months as a staff nurse in a long-term care facility.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must display professionalism both in appearance and attitude.
• Must possess the ability to solve problems and make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agency personnel and the general public.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.
• Must possess the ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and to coach and supervise other personnel.
• Must be able to plan, organize, develop, implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures that are necessary for providing quality care.
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult personnel.
• 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.