Baylor RN; Weekend

POSITION SUMMARY

The Charge Nurse assists in the supervision and administration of quality nursing care for the Facility. This position will assist in maintaining a physical, mental, and psychosocial environment which will be conducive to the best interest and welfare of the residents.

• All employees are responsible for a basic knowledge of the employee handbook, along with the mission and vision of the Facility, and must conduct themselves with behavior that supports these values.
• All employees understand the safety and well-being of both the residents and staff members is the number one priority of their Facility.
• All employees are responsible for making the most of their working time and reach maximum potential by being on time for appointments, checking voicemails/emails as appropriate and completing deadlines in a timely manner.
• All employees are expected to escalate issues as necessary.
• All employees will specifically be trained on their job duties, however; other mandatory trainings may be deemed appropriate by leadership for one or all members of the team.
• Other projects and/or duties as assigned.

• Follow established standards of nursing practice and implement facility policies and procedures.
• Interpret existing policies and procedures to Certified Nurse Aides, residents, families, and physicians.
• Supervise and evaluate all direct resident care and initiate corrective action as necessary.
• Receive report from the nurse you are relieving and record sufficient information to implement follow-up action as necessary.
• Provide report to nurse coming on duty, including sufficient information for follow-up action if necessary.
• Conduct resident rounds daily, reporting problems to the charge nurse or Director of Nursing, if necessary, and initiate corrective action.
• Identify resident problems, emergency situations and respond appropriately. Identify safety hazards and take appropriate action.
• Follow, supervise, and evaluate the implementation of the Resident’s Rights Program.
• Provide supervision of Certified Nurse Aides in completion of their allocated tasks.
• Attend staff meetings, in-service programs, and committee meetings as assigned.
• Follow staffing guidelines and make nursing assignments according to qualifications of staff and characteristics of the resident population.
• Comprehend and follow all OSHA, State, and Federal policies and regulations.
• Counsel Certified Nurse Aides and recommend disciplinary action, when necessary, to the Director of Nursing.
• Participate in the employee evaluation process by providing information on the clinical performance of Certified Nurse Aides to the Director of Nursing.
• Administer and document medications, tube feedings, and treatments per physician orders.
• Perform and document comprehensive assessments of each resident within scope of practice.
• Baylor (Weekend Package)

Note: The following line items describe package details rather than functional duties and are kept for reference.

• Work (3) 12
  - Hour Shifts Friday, Saturday, Sunday
  - Work 36 hours and get paid for 40 per week.

• Actively and effectively pursue a program of medication reduction and monitor the programs progress. Work with all nursing staff to accomplish and maintain this goal.
• Document resident care response, and/or lack of response to care.
• Report changes in resident’s condition to his/her physician, responsible party, Director of Nursing, and/or the Administrator.
• Follow facility admission procedures and communicate resident’s admission to other departments, physicians, and ancillary services.
• Knowledgeably and competently perform basic nursing skills.
• Follow facility discharge and transfer procedures. Coordinate discharge and transfers with other departments, physicians, and ancillary services providers.
• Complete documentation related to the resident’s discharge or transfer.
• Assess resident needs and initiate the development of individualized care plans.
• Participate in resident care conferences as assigned.
• Provide direct resident care and give ongoing instructions to Certified Nurse Aides related to resident care.
• Listen to residents, families, and/or…