RN Weekend Nurse

SUMMARY OF POSITION FUNCTIONS

The Nurse Manager assumes responsibility and accountability for the nursing care of all residents. Supervises Licensed Nurses and other nursing personnel in the delivery of care and services according to each resident's comprehensive resident assessment and plan of care. Manages facility in accordance with facility philosophy, standards of professional nursing practices, and all federal and state laws and regulations.

• Complies with the company’s privacy practices and procedures related to resident and employee records and all state and federal privacy practices and procedures related to resident and employee records and all state and federal privacy laws including HIPAA.
• Complies with and adheres to the appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required by the Bloodborne Pathogens Standards. Protective Personal Equipment (PPE), including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, extremities, protective clothing, and protective shield and barriers, will be provided, used, and maintained.
• Demonstrates teamwork and prompt and regular attendance to work to ensure that quality care and services are provided to the patients we serve.
• Make daily rounds on the unit to observe, examine, interview residents, evaluate staffing needs, monitor regulatory compliance, inspect quality care environment, and evaluate staff interactions and clinical skills competency.
• In coordination with the Director of Nursing Services (DNS), develops, communicates, and maintains nursing policies and procedures that reflect current clinical practice, professional standards, and company and facility philosophy of care consistent with Federal and State laws and corporate policies and procedures.
• Manages departmental operations of the facility under the direction of the Director of Nursing and in conformance with Envive policy.
• Listens and documents verbal shift reporting making notes to follow up on significant changes in condition, admissions, transfers, discharges, initiation or use of physical or chemical restraints, unnecessary use of any drug, incidents, unexplained injuries, medication errors, loss of resident property, or evidence of dissatisfaction.
• Establish criteria and monitor performance to ensure that services provided meet established standards of quality.
• Collaborates with other departments, professionals, consultants, and organizations, including government agencies and advocacy groups, to develop and support coordination of resident care, and related administrative functions and to represent the interest of the facility.
• Acts to correct information received and reports relevant information to the ADNS/DNS including interdisciplinary team functioning and communication, regulatory compliance issues, resident risk factors, sudden changes in resident behavior, expressed dissatisfaction by resident or family, refusals of treatment, unexplained injuries, staff behavior (positive and negative), staffing needs, equipment and supply needs, opportunities to revise policies, procedures, and improve quality.
• Conducts education, quality assurance, and admissions screening as needed.
• Utilizes allocated resources in an efficient and economic manner to ensure that each resident achieves the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
• Monitors and ensures delivery of compassionate quality care by providing adequate services and staff coverage on the unit, absence of odors, cleanliness, absence of pressure wounds, and maintenance of optimal physical, mental, and psychosocial function.
• Maintains ongoing liaison among the governing body, medical and nursing staff, and other professional and supervisory staff of the facility.
• Handles physician, family and vendor relationships in the absence of Director of Nursing.
• Develops and implements infection control programs to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment and to prevent the development and transmission of disease and infection.
• Conducts infection control surveillance activities to investigate, control, and prevent infections in the facility.
• Provides consultation to all departments on…