CCMC Registered Nurse

The RN is directly responsible to the Administrator for ethical, professional, and adequate delivery of health services to residents that meet or surpass regulations; promote over-all resident well-being through direct services, over-sight and training of health services staff; and has essential training and compassion in the provision of care to residents with dementia.

• Supports the holistic well-being of residents at Clatsop Care Memory Community.
• Supports the success of employees including contributing to an environment of mutual respect and individual growth.
• Functions within the scope of practice for a Registered Nurse in the State of Oregon.
• The RN shall participate in the development and implementation of any facility policies that affect the delivery of health care services.
• Delegates to appropriate staff nursing tasks in accordance with the rules of the Oregon State Board of Nursing and the Oregon Administrative Rules for Assisted Living.
• Ensures that all medications and treatments are given in accordance with Physician Orders and coordinates the medication delivery system.
• Audits MAR and TAR records at least monthly.
• Monitors resident vitals – prepares monthly documentation sheet.
• Assures that quarterly recaps are accomplished.
• Meets with Consultant Pharmacist and facilitates actions in accordance with recommendations. In the event the consultant pharmacists is unavailable, reviews all medications and treatment at least every 90 days.
• Reviews and forwards pharmacy recommendations to resident physicians and ensures implementation or appropriate documentation for refusals.
• Consults on residents with behavioral symptoms before psychoactive medications or restraints are requested by the facility. Implements PRN parameter sheets, and interventions on any psychotropic medication.
• Participates in quality assurance program providing audits and attending meetings as assigned by Administrator.
• Participates with the facility administrator and other department directors in development and maintenance of practices and procedures that promote infection control, fire safety, quality assurance and hazard reduction.
• Participates in educational programs in accordance with licensure and facility needs, including new employee orientation and in-services.
• Is available 24/7 by telephone for staff consultation – returns phone calls in timely manner.
• Participates with the Administrator in the hiring of employees assigned to health services.
• Directs, supervises, and evaluates Medication Aides/Team Leaders.
• RN will give input and assistance when needed for employee evaluations.
• Reviews resident’s individual service plan in accordance with rules for licensure and assures services are delivered in accordance with mutually agreed upon plan.
• Participates in service planning when resident is receiving nursing services or experiences a significant change in condition.
• The RN is knowledgeable of the general health and well-being of every resident in the facility.
• Participates in coordinating off-site and on-site health services by other providers and reviews service plan changes made as a result of provision of on-site services.
• Approves facility system for tracking controlled substances. Assists Medication aides in the destructions of medications.
• Participates in negotiated managed Risk Agreements when residents chose activities that are contraindicated to good health and safety practices with Facility Administrator.
• Reviews resident accident and incident reports and assures that established procedures are followed. Submits reports to Administrator within 30 days of occurrence – monthly.
• Conducts an Admission Assessment when requested by Administrator to…