OVERVIEW :
Assist the Director of Nursing and Assistant Director of Nursing in planning, developing, organizing,
implementing, evaluating, and directing the day-to-day functions of the Nursing Department. Maintains
quality clinical care for residents / patients in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines
that govern the Facility.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Supervises the clinical care planning and delivery processes to ensure the coordination of quality
patient care. Reviews and updates the care plan accordingly
Assesses residents / clients upon admission and periodically as conditions changePerforms rounds to evaluate patient conditionProvides or assists with the delivery of direct patient care when indicated, including activities ofdaily living, meal assistance, medication and treatment administration, and leisure activities
when indicated
Obtains and implements Physician Orders, checking for accuracy and completenessCommunicates between shifts regarding changes in resident / patient conditionsEnsures a safe and secure environment for patients / residents, staff and visitorsProvides clinical assessment to MD / NPs on call for quality outcomes delivered to patientsPlans, implements and evaluates the clinical competencies and on-goingeducational / orientation needs of the staff.
Participate in Facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies asrequested by the Administrator or Director of Nursing Services
Participate in developing, implementing, and periodically updating the resident’s writtendischarge plan
Ensure that a sufficient number of nursing staff is available for each shift to ensure that qualitycare is maintained
Make daily rounds of the Nursing Services Department to ensure that all nursing servicepersonnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing
standards. Report findings to the Director of Nursing Services
Review complaints and grievances made or filed by department personnel. Make appropriatereports to the Director of Nursing Services, as required or as may be necessary
Maintain nursing supplies inventory and other responsibilities as requiredAssist in the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) processQUALIFICATIONS :
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE :
Active RN / LPN Nursing License requiredCurrent registration and license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state employed inPeripheral IV certificationMinimum 5 years nursing experience in a hospital, nursing home or other healthcare settingand a minimum 1-year experience as a nurse supervisor
CPR / BLS certifiedStrong knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations,and guidelines that pertain to nursing care centers.
The ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language required, knowledge ofother language helpful
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :
Supervises the nursing personnel and the day-to-day nursing activities of the facility during anassigned tour of duty
WORK ENVIRONMENT :
This job operates in a health care setting. This role requires regular walking to various locationsaround the care center
Incumbent may be exposed to virus, disease and infection from patients and specimens inworking environment
Incumbent may be required to work extended periods of time at a video display terminalIncumbent may experience traumatic situations, including psychiatric, and deceased patients
Works beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessaryMust be able to stay or return to facility during emergency conditionsPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by anemployee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision,
peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping,crouching, crawling and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift or move objects and
patients weighing over 50 pounds.
TRAVEL :
No travel is expected for this position.
