Regional Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

REPORTS TO : SVP of Operations

JOB SUMMARY : Implement oversee and manage the day-to-today clinical needs and initiatives throughout Frontida. Provide guidance and leadership to Executive Directors to ensure the highest quality care for the residents. Coordinates and oversees with direction of VPCO compliance and delegation tasks within Frontida organization.

DUTIES :

The Regional LPN or RN will be responsible for the below job duties including but not limited to :

• Is a positive representative of the company and sets a strong example of professional conduct and appearance for employees and management staff.
• Model and promote the Mission and Values.
• Seek education and knowledge for professional growth.
• Maintain current knowledge of State Regulations and routinely monitor Community clinical compliance and risk review.
• Ensure understanding and compliance with all regulations regarding Residents’ rights.
• Adheres to and conveys philosophy of supporting dignity, privacy, independence, choice, individuality, and a home like environment for the residents.
• Works closely with the Executive Director to counsel the resident and designated agent(s) meeting personal and related health care needs. Notifies physician and / or designated agent(s) of resident status / change as appropriate.
• Assures a high degree of customer satisfaction at Communities. Promptly investigates complaints and reports findings and appropriate recommendation to the Executive Director. Ensures follow-up communication occurs to complainant and that substantiated complaints are resolved to reasonable satisfaction of complainant.
• Responds to resident or staff concerns and responds appropriately including investigating, resolving and / or referring them to the Executive Director.
• Attends service plan conferences, maintains service and treatment records for each resident as required.
• Acts as an advocate for Residents and maintains communication with designated agents as requested and required.
• Ensures compliance with all rules and regulations related to resident care (i.e., HIPAA, State Regulations and OSHA, etc.).
• Communicates clinical supply needs to Executive Directors to maintain the established budget.
• Conducts Resident scheduled and change of condition assessments on a timely basis and charges in accordance with assessment. Communicates level of care change to the Executive Director.
• Utilize nursing process by demonstrating appropriate assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the resident's care.
• Participate in communities state surveys as necessary or as directed. Development of all plans of correction and ensure completion timelines.
• Monitor electronic charting compliance to include medication charting, observations, incident and fall reports, care plans, assessments, and behavior support plans.
• Monitor through weekly communication with communities, clinical risk and assist in development of proactive action resolutions and training opportunities.
• Participate in QA meetings with Nurses, and Executive Directors as directed by SVP of Operations.
• Complete and produce reports as requested.
• Perform education and training for team members to ensure best practice is being performed for all residents.
• Perform resident communication with medical providers as appropriate.
• Ensure a Holistic approach to meet residents’ needs to promote their highest well-being.
• Coach and mentor Nurses to ensure support and guidance in all areas.
• Perform performance improvement discussions as needed.
• Interview qualified candidates for open positions as applicable
• Perform onboarding of Nurses as needed.
• Provides and oversees care within Frontida’ s Care philosophies in accordance with policies and company standards.
• Conducts evaluations, individual service plans, develops service schedules and updates service information as indicates by Resident need. Addresses physical, social, spiritual, and psychological needs of residents.
• Supervises and assists in provision of all Resident services, including the coordination of those provided by independently contracted ancillary health care providers as requested by Residents and families. Supervises and performs resident services (e.g., health care monitoring, nail care, medication assistance, etc.) based on individual resident service plans.
• Oversight of Administration of medications and treatments, based on individual resident service plans; observes results and documents same. Run reports to monitor electronic health record compliance. Coordinates delegation of medication administration / assistance and health care tasks per state regulations and Nurse Practice Act.
• Conducts and / or coordinates various health care “clinics” for residents.
• Conduct Quarterly Review of Psychotropic Medications
• Assists with move-in and orientation of new residents and designated resident(s).
• Coordinates move-out of residents with Executive director, as assigned.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary team for continuity of care.
• Monitor for accurate transcription of physician orders between pharmacy interaction and staff acceptance into medical record.
• Assists with move-in and orientation of new residents and designated resident(s).
• Assures proper records are maintained. Documents nurse’s notes and change of condition.
• Assures infection control procedures including reporting requirements are known / followed by staff. Ensures residents and staff receive Mantoux tests in the most appropriate, cost-effective manner.
• Oversee and identifies resident and staff training needs. Including standard precautions, Medication Administration, First Aid with Choking Prevention, and other regulatory requirements. Contribute to new team member orientation per Frontida standards.
• Assist in evaluating performance, provide feedback, assist, coach, and discipline staff, as necessary.
• Monitor employee morale, provide mentorship and a supportive team environment, and encourage the professional growth of all employees through orientation, training, and ongoing education.
• Collaborate with risk management on matters requiring legal counsel as appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with the Regional Sales Director to execute campaigns for the Community.
• Ensure clinical, sales and operations are working as a unit in the community to provide quick turn-around of prospect to increase lead to close ratios.
• Participate in marketing events such as Open Houses, Community Participation Events, and all other Frontida, Inc. events.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with State regulators, the communities at large, families, Residents, ombudsmen, and other professionals on behalf of the Community and the Company.

In addition to my duties as outlined above I understand that I am expected to uphold Frontida’s values in my day-to-day activities.

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