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Required Qualifications
Minimumrequirements includethe following:
A nursing degree from an accredited college or university,
Minimum two(2)years of experience providing direct care in long-term care, restorative or geriatricsettingasan LPN/RN.
Minimum(1)yearof experienceinnursing management.
CurrentCPR Certification.
Mustalso meet state requirements for relevant licensures or certifications and have no disciplinary action in effect against professionallicense.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Plans, develops, organizes, implements, and directs nursing services for residentson the unit assigned.
Ensures compliance with current applicable federal,stateand local regulations and facility policies and procedures.
Reviewscomplaints and grievances made or filed by staff.Makesappropriate reportsto the Directorof Nursingasrequiredor as necessary.
Ensures an adequate stock of medications, medical supplies, equipment, etc., ismaintainedon the unit at all times to adequatelymeet the needs of the resident and notifiesappropriate personnelof needs.
Assistsin the development of written preliminary and comprehensive assessments of the nursing needs of each resident.
Makesnursing/aideassignments asindicated.
Encouragesstaff to attend andparticipatein outside training programs andschedulestimes asappropriate.
Review nurses’ notes to ensure they are informative and descriptive of the nursing care being provided, that they reflect the resident’s response to the care, and that such care is providedin accordance withthe resident’s wishes.
AdditionalAssigned Tasks
Treats all residents with dignity and respect.Promotes and protects all residents’ rights.
Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures.Complies withstandards of businessconduct, andstate/federal regulations and guidelines.
Follows appropriate safety and hygiene measures at all times to protect residents and themselves.
Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications.
Reports noncompliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel.Reports any retaliation or discriminationtoHR or compliance officer.
Reports any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator.Protects residents fromabuse, andcooperates with all investigations.
Reports any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and/or hazardous chemicalsin accordance withfacility policy.
Participates in all life safety and emergency drills andtrainings.Fulfills responsibilities as assigned during implementation or activation of the facility’s emergency plan.
Reports work-related injuries and illnessesimmediatelyto supervisor.
Follows established infection control policies and procedures.
As a condition of employment, completes all assigned training andskillscompetency.
Completesassigned portions of MDS.Attendscare-plan meetings of assigned residents.
Participatesin QAPI or facility assessment activities as needed, such as carrying out duties assigned as part of a performance improvement committee
Acceptslicensed nurseassignments,as staffing needs require.Performslicensed nurseduties as assigned,in accordance withfacility policies and procedures.
Usesproper lifting and body mechanics while delivering care to residents.
PersonalSkillsand Traits Desired/Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
Ability to read, write,speakand understand the English language.
Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example ofteam work.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstanceswarrantsuch action.
Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personneland thegeneral public.
Must have patience, tact, and willingness to deal with difficult residents,familyand staff.
Must be able to relay information concerning a resident’s condition.
Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace.
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
Meets general health requirements according to facility policy, including medical and physical exams and checking immunity status to various infectious diseases.
Ability to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
Ability toassist inevacuation of residentsduring emergency situations.
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting and perform other common physical movements as needed for the position.
May be subject to falls, burns from equipment, and/or odors throughout the day; encounter reactions from dust, tobacco smoke, disinfectants, and other air contaminants.
Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases and/or conditions which include AIDS, Coronavirus, Hepatitis B, and Tuberculosis.
May be subject to hostile or emotional residents, family members,visitorsor personnel.
Mustpossessleadership and supervisory ability and be willing to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
Abilityto work beyond normal working hours and on weekends/holidays when necessary.
Ability to work independently, and to organize, plan, and manage time effectively to complete assignments.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Strong listening skills and ability to deal with conflict with professionalism and courtesy.
Basiccomputer skills, includingabilitytonavigate electronic medical record systems.
Positive interpersonal relationship skills, including withpersonsof all ages and cultures.
Communicates with medical staff, nursing personnel, and other department heads.
Subject to call back for emergency situations.
Subject to work beyond scheduled working hours and on w