What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Department Manager position at Triple Creek Retirement Community?
Overview: As a Weekend Supervisor at Triple Creek Retirement Community, you will be responsible for assisting the Director of Health Services and Assistant Director of Health Services in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the weekend functions of the Nursing Department(s).
Responsibilities:
• Assist the Director of Health Services and Assistant Director of Health Services in planning, developing, and implementing nursing care plans for residents.
• Ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.
• Supervise, oversee, and assist with all resident care according to assessed resident status and established plan of care.
• Participate in the development, revision, and implementation of resident care plans.
• Participate in survey and mock-survey campus preparedness.
• Prepare, administer, and document medications and treatments as ordered by the physician and/or included as nursing interventions on the plan of care, as needed.
• Assess residents for expected results of treatments and medications.
• Notify supervisor, physician, and resident's legal representative of changes in condition and take appropriate action as required.
Requirements:
• Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
• Must be able to read, write, and follow written and oral instructions in English.
• Must be able to make independent decisions concerning job duties.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, vendors, and the general public.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.
• Must have and maintain a current, valid state LPN/RN license and current, valid CPR certification required.
Responsibilities:
• Assist the Director of Health Services and Assistant Director of Health Services in planning, developing, and implementing nursing care plans for residents.
• Ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.
• Supervise, oversee, and assist with all resident care according to assessed resident status and established plan of care.
• Participate in the development, revision, and implementation of resident care plans.
• Participate in survey and mock-survey campus preparedness.
• Prepare, administer, and document medications and treatments as ordered by the physician and/or included as nursing interventions on the plan of care, as needed.
• Assess residents for expected results of treatments and medications.
• Notify supervisor, physician, and resident's legal representative of changes in condition and take appropriate action as required.
Requirements:
• Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
• Must be able to read, write, and follow written and oral instructions in English.
• Must be able to make independent decisions concerning job duties.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, vendors, and the general public.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.
• Must have and maintain a current, valid state LPN/RN license and current, valid CPR certification required.
