NURSE MGR WEEKEND MS

Description

Our Nurse Manager RN/LPN (Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse) for Weekends manages and coordinates the provision of clinical nursing service to residents in licensed and unlicensed areas.  Since we have a lower than average nurse to resident ratio, we strongly encourage our nurses to develop a good rapport with the residents.  Building excellent relationships is a standard at Arbor Acres. 

Job Relationships

1. Reports to Director of Nursing.
2. Direct management of RNs, LPNs, CNAs, Med Techs and Medical Unit Secretaries

RN/LPN Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provides clinical expertise and guidance to ensure quality of nursing care to residents and enforces safe work procedures by participating in manager on-call rotation.
2. Monitors residents’ condition and reports daily to Director of Nursing.  Performs nursing rounds on assigned units.
3. Provides assessment of residents and arranges for provision of necessary nursing care or other professional services in both licensed and non-licensed areas.
4. Implements daily staff assignments.
5. Coordinates the admissions, transfers and discharges of residents, both within the total facility and to outside agencies.
6. Supervises transcription and verification of physician’s orders.
7. Monitors medication administration and treatments.
8. Performs various routine nursing procedures as needed.
9. Participates in scheduling of nursing employees, including staff relief coverage.
10. Participates in in-service training for nursing services, as assigned.
11. Monitors medical record charting by nursing staff.
12. Participates in the orientation, interviewing, performance appraisal and disciplinary guidance for nursing personnel as requested.
13. Monitors Control Drug Stock.
14. Oversees the accurate and timely completion of monthly summaries.
15. Oversees the accurate and timely completion of incident reports.
16. Accompany physician on resident rounds and document visits.
17. Coordinates the accurate and timely completion of weights and vital signs.
18. Oversees documentation audits in assigned areas.
19. Implements timely and accurate completion of AIMS monitors.
20. Maintains acuity lists including residents requiring wound care, O2, feeding tubes, catheters, etc.  Updates routinely and provides Nursing Director with updated lists as requested.
21. Participates in and approves resident assessments participates in and assists in the coordination of resident care planning and resident/family conferences.
22. Serves as back-up to the emergency nurse responder.  Assessing and providing appropriate emergency care to independent and assisted living residents as needed.

RN/LPN Typical Physical Demands

1. Ability to walk up to 20 minutes at a time in order to transverse campus.
2. Considerable hearing ability in order to perceive the nature of sounds and medical equipment.
3. Frequent walking, bending, stretching, lifting, pushing, and carrying.
4. Able to see and read “newsprint” sized letters in order to make visual assessment of residents.
5. Possible exposure to: airborne pathogens, blood borne pathogens, odors, toxic chemicals, and fumes.
6. Ability to lift and maneuver items weighing up to 30 lbs. is required.
7. Must be able to successfully complete the WorkSTEPS Functional Testing program.  This program assists in determining whether applicants/employees are able to safely perform essential job functions.

RN/LPN Key Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Assessment
2. Decision-making
3. Nursing Procedures
4. Customer Service Orientation
5. Communication    
6. Computer Skills
7. Liaisons-internal/external
8. Team Participation
9. Self-Direction
10. Detail Oriented.
11. Strong verbal communication skills. The ability to read, write, understand, and speak fluently and correctly in the English language.
12. Ability to embody and uphold the corporate personality and culture of Arbor Acres with its emphasis on warmth, caring, generation of community, enthusiasm, achievement of excellence, and joy.
13. Bilingual a plus, but not required.

Minimum Experience

1. At least three to five years of experience in patient care.
2. At least one year of experience in a long-term care setting.

License and/or Certification

1. License to practice nursing as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of North Carolina.
2. Must have a valid and active North Carolina Driver's license.

This job description is not intended as an all-inclusive list of essential functions which the individual holding this position may be required to perform.  The individual may be required to perform additional tasks at the discretion of any authorized supervisor.  Arbor Acres reserves the right to change or modify this job description at any time with or without notice.

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