RN, Healthcare Nursing, Nursing Home

Overview

FT RN (Healthcare)

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

• Administrative Functions: Assist the Director of Nursing Services in directing day-to-day nursing activities in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines; develop, maintain, and update written policies and procedures; ensure reference materials at nurses’ stations are current; recommend materials to support resident care; ensure Nursing Service Procedures Manual is current and followed by staff; make written and oral reports/recommendations to the Director;
  
  periodically review policies, procedures, and job descriptions; coordinate nursing services with other resident services; ensure staff compliance with job descriptions; participate in quality assurance and facility surveys; review and update discharge plans; plan nursing services for discharge; meet with staff and support personnel to plan services; admit, transfer, and discharge residents; complete accident/incident reports; interpret policies to staff, residents, and agencies;
  
  perform administrative duties including medical forms, reports, and charting.
• Security and Compliance: Agree not to disclose user IDs/passwords or resident health information; report unauthorized access attempts per facility policy.
• Committee Functions: Attend and contribute to committees (e.g., Infection Control, Policy Advisory, QA, etc.); prepare reports on nursing programs; participate in Care Plan Committee agenda; implement committee recommendations.
• Personnel Functions: Ensure adequate licensed staff and CNAs per shift; develop work assignments; delegate administrative authority to Charge Nurses; ensure CNA training completion; supervise rounds and staffing; monitor absenteeism and policy compliance; foster interdepartmental collaboration; maintain a warm, professional unit environment; participate in performance evaluations and staffing decisions; administer disciplinary actions fairly; report occupational exposures and fraud; ensure proper login/logout of computer workstations.
• Nursing Care Functions: Inform admissions and coordinate room readiness; greet admissions and escort; collaborate with physicians on care, rehabilitation, and documentation; monitor residents’ status daily; ensure direct nursing care by licensed staff or qualified aides; review nurses’ notes for accuracy and alignment with care plans; initiate IVs and specimen collection as ordered; manage admissions/transfers/discharges; communicate status to Director; assist in corrective actions;
  
  keep Director informed with reports; monitor seriously ill residents; authorize restraints per policy; oversee medication administration procedures and documentation; inspect treatment areas; ensure check-ins for residents unable to call for help; communicate with residents and families; arrange transportation for discharges; notify families of deaths.
• Staff Development: Lead in-service training and supervision planning; participate in ongoing professional development and HIPAA, OSHA, infection control, safety training; support nurse aide clinical supervision.
• Safety and Sanitation: Develop safety standards, ensure training for exposure to blood/body fluids, maintain PPE stock, enforce hand hygiene and fire/disaster drills; participate in infection control programs; implement hazardous condition reporting; ensure safe operation and use of equipment; maintain MSDS records; ensure proper labeling and safety practices.
• Equipment and Supply Functions: Recommend department equipment and supply needs; maintain stock levels; assist in preventive maintenance; ensure safe operation of equipment; optimize supply use; keep MSDSs on file.
• Care Plan and Assessment Functions: Contribute to initial and comprehensive resident assessments; develop and review care plans with residents; ensure staff refer to care plans;…