What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Oversight position at The Residence At Gramercy?
Position Purpose
The Registered Nurse Oversight role works closely with the Resident Care Director to ensure compliance with state policies and ensuring resident safety and dignity.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Adheres to and conveys a philosophy that supports the dignity, privacy, independence, choice, and individuality of residents
Assists RCD with developing, implementing and reviewing resident service plans as needed to comply with doctor orders, state requirements and community policies
Adhere to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) privacy policies and procedures
Ensure that required documentation is complete and follows regulations and standards
Assist communities with performing or supervising the performance of individual nursing services as needed
Provide direction and monitoring of unlicensed care staff and others as needed
Coordinate Wellness Services procedures to admit new residents as needed
Assist with training/orientation of staff concerning Wellness Services functions and procedures as directed; provide staff in-services as required
Able to evaluate the resident's condition for changes or symptoms through observation and in non-traditional ways
Assess prospective residents to determine care needs and appropriateness for residency
Identify at-risk residents and help create a risk management plan if needed
Communicate with residents, families, staff, physicians, and other healthcare providers regarding resident health issues and service plans as needed
Assist with the facilitation of alternative placement or supplemental care when appropriate
Oversee medication setup and delivery system as needed
Respond to resident emergency calls as needed, review and document emergency call responses
Provide safe, secure storage of all medications, supplies, equipment, etc.
Complete necessary care documentation (written and or electronic) timely and accurately
Assure accurate documentation reflecting care provided to residents promptly
Delegate nursing tasks when appropriate
Issue nursing or clinical orders, based on the needs of the residents when needed
Ensure unlicensed staff is up to date with all certification requirements
Maintain confidentiality of all information pertaining to clients, families and employees
Supervise the Resident's medication program under the direction of the Director of Resident Care
Help residents with medications and/or treatments as indicated in the medication book and as assigned and allowed by regulation
Help resident with all personal care functions as needed
Respond to calls from the emergency call system in a timely manner as per training
Demonstrate knowledge of and follows infection control procedures
Help with meal services as requested, including setting up tables, serving meals, and cleaning up the dining room
Help maintain a clean, comfortable, and safe environment by providing housekeeping services as needed
Help resident at mealtimes and monitors residents eating habits
Help resident to and from daily activities
Measure and record vital signs, such as temperature, pulse, etc., and report any changes in condition
Communicates with residents and families regarding care
Attend all staff meetings, trainings, and educational classes as required
Monitors for changes in resident needs, preferences, and/or health status and reports/documents any changes according to established procedures
Report any abuse, suspected abuse, or alleged abuse to the appropriate supervisor and/or agencies
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications, Education, Experience, & Physical Requirements
RN required with and active incumbent nursing license in the the state of Nebraska
Demonstrate the ability to make appropriate professional judgments
Excellent communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to maintain composure under stress Ability to handle multiple tasks
Must have a desire to work with the seniors in an environment that upholds their privacy, dignity, choice, independence, and individuality
Must meet in-service training requirements
Must be able to work well with others and function effectively as part of a team
Must have a clean criminal record, as determined by a criminal record clearance
Knowledge of medication, dosage, terminology, side effects, and health factors
This position requires spending a majority of the workday standing and walking, with occasional sitting
At least three years of experience in an assisted living community preferred
Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications
Able to bend, kneel, squat, stand, and lift up to 50lbs as needed
Able to work a flexible schedule, which includes, evenings, weekends, and holidays
The Registered Nurse Oversight role works closely with the Resident Care Director to ensure compliance with state policies and ensuring resident safety and dignity.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Adheres to and conveys a philosophy that supports the dignity, privacy, independence, choice, and individuality of residents
Assists RCD with developing, implementing and reviewing resident service plans as needed to comply with doctor orders, state requirements and community policies
Adhere to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) privacy policies and procedures
Ensure that required documentation is complete and follows regulations and standards
Assist communities with performing or supervising the performance of individual nursing services as needed
Provide direction and monitoring of unlicensed care staff and others as needed
Coordinate Wellness Services procedures to admit new residents as needed
Assist with training/orientation of staff concerning Wellness Services functions and procedures as directed; provide staff in-services as required
Able to evaluate the resident's condition for changes or symptoms through observation and in non-traditional ways
Assess prospective residents to determine care needs and appropriateness for residency
Identify at-risk residents and help create a risk management plan if needed
Communicate with residents, families, staff, physicians, and other healthcare providers regarding resident health issues and service plans as needed
Assist with the facilitation of alternative placement or supplemental care when appropriate
Oversee medication setup and delivery system as needed
Respond to resident emergency calls as needed, review and document emergency call responses
Provide safe, secure storage of all medications, supplies, equipment, etc.
Complete necessary care documentation (written and or electronic) timely and accurately
Assure accurate documentation reflecting care provided to residents promptly
Delegate nursing tasks when appropriate
Issue nursing or clinical orders, based on the needs of the residents when needed
Ensure unlicensed staff is up to date with all certification requirements
Maintain confidentiality of all information pertaining to clients, families and employees
Supervise the Resident's medication program under the direction of the Director of Resident Care
Help residents with medications and/or treatments as indicated in the medication book and as assigned and allowed by regulation
Help resident with all personal care functions as needed
Respond to calls from the emergency call system in a timely manner as per training
Demonstrate knowledge of and follows infection control procedures
Help with meal services as requested, including setting up tables, serving meals, and cleaning up the dining room
Help maintain a clean, comfortable, and safe environment by providing housekeeping services as needed
Help resident at mealtimes and monitors residents eating habits
Help resident to and from daily activities
Measure and record vital signs, such as temperature, pulse, etc., and report any changes in condition
Communicates with residents and families regarding care
Attend all staff meetings, trainings, and educational classes as required
Monitors for changes in resident needs, preferences, and/or health status and reports/documents any changes according to established procedures
Report any abuse, suspected abuse, or alleged abuse to the appropriate supervisor and/or agencies
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications, Education, Experience, & Physical Requirements
RN required with and active incumbent nursing license in the the state of Nebraska
Demonstrate the ability to make appropriate professional judgments
Excellent communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to maintain composure under stress Ability to handle multiple tasks
Must have a desire to work with the seniors in an environment that upholds their privacy, dignity, choice, independence, and individuality
Must meet in-service training requirements
Must be able to work well with others and function effectively as part of a team
Must have a clean criminal record, as determined by a criminal record clearance
Knowledge of medication, dosage, terminology, side effects, and health factors
This position requires spending a majority of the workday standing and walking, with occasional sitting
At least three years of experience in an assisted living community preferred
Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications
Able to bend, kneel, squat, stand, and lift up to 50lbs as needed
Able to work a flexible schedule, which includes, evenings, weekends, and holidays
