RN Supervisor - Unit Manager

JOB DECRIPTION

JOB TITLE:

Charge Nurse (RN)

DEPARTMENT:
Nursing

REPORTS TO:

Director of Nursing or Designee

GENERAL PURPOSE

Responsible for the assessment, supervision and direction of nursing care to meet the needs of the residents.

Provides nursing care to residents as prescribed by the physician and in accordance with standards of practice and regulations.

Supervision of nursing personnel in the daily delivery of care.

• qMust hold and maintain current license as a Registered Nurse in practicing state.
  
  License must be in good standing.
• qRecent clinical experience, education, or specialty skills specific to geriatrics desired.
• qDemonstrates understanding of state and federal rules and regulations that govern the practices of the facility.
• qMust have the ability to read, write, and follow oral and written directions at a level necessary to accomplish this job
• qMust be able to relate positively and favorably to residents and families to work cooperative with others.
• qMust meet all local health regulations, and pass post-employment physical exam if required. This requirement also includes drug screening, criminal background investigations, and reference inquiry.
• qMust maintain regular attendance on the job
• qMust be able to communicate in a positive and professional manner.
• qMust be able to perform the Essential Job Functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• qRelated administrative experience at a level necessary to accomplish the job.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

ASSESSMENT
and federal regulations concerning delivery of care and assure that effective nursing care is delivered which is outcome focused. Effectively interview the resident/responsible party to obtain information required for developing and implementing a plan of care. Demonstrate ability to perform physical assessment through observation, inspection, palpation, percussion and auscultation. If applicable, is involved in and accurately completes the RAI process. Identify needs and provide input for discharges planning and follow-up throughout length of stay.

PLAN OF CARE
collaboration with the resident/responsible party and interdisciplinary care team by documenting problems, statements, goals, and approaches. Seek Certified Nursing Assistant input as needed, when developing plan of care. Define realistic and obtainable short and long-term goals for the residents. Initiate appropriate nursing interventions with time frames for outcome evaluations and document appropriately in medical record. Revise plan of care as needed with input from resident/responsible party and interdisciplinary care team.

Initiate training with resident/responsible party consistent with interdisciplinary plan of care.

PLAN OF CARE
effectively and cost efficiently on resident centered outcomes. Identify rationale and anticipate outcomes for each nursing interventions. Assume responsibility for care interventions consistent with skill level and professional standards of care. Utilize time efficiently to assure completion of duties and responsibilities in allotted time frame. Utilize professional and sound judgment in delivery of care assuring safe, effective care delivery. Follow the Center’s policies and procedures to ensure a safe, caring, comfortable, and clean environment.

Utilize all appropriate, available resources for resident/family/responsible party counseling and discharge planning. Keep physician and/or other health care professionals (Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, podiatrist, dentist, etc.) informed of resident’s condition. Notify physician and/or other…