Geriatric Care Nurse: Compassionate, Detail-Oriented Leader

POSITION:

The primary function of the Registered Nurse is to insure effective and efficient nursing care is provided as prescribed by the physician and as required by the facility’s policies and procedures.

RESPONSIBLE TO:

This position is responsible to the Director of Nursing.

FLSA STATUS:
Non-Exempt

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Accurately prepare, administer and document medications, tests upon which the administration of medications are dependent, and perform treatments according to the physician’s orders and as directed by the facility’s policies and procedures

Record time spent performing individual treatments in accordance with ancillary services policy on the medication/treatment record

Assess the resident’s response to medication regime with prompt notification to the physician of any adverse effects

Notify the physician of refusal of medication/treatments and/or non-compliance with treatment plan Inform resident and family member of mediation/treatment plan and new orders with explanation of the type, purpose and potential side effects of the medication/treatment

Insure proper storage and security of drugs and biologicals in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures

Insure drug ordering and receiving policies and procedures are followed in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures

Insure correct disposal of sharps

Keep medication cart and room neat, clean and medication correctly stored

Keep medication refrigerator clean, at correct temperature and items stored labeled and dated

Assist the Charge Nurse as required which includes but is not limited to assessment of residents on change of condition, notification of physician and families, admissions, discharges or transfers, weekly progress note documentation, MDS assessment and care plans

Assist in orientation and training of new nursing personnel, as required

Practice, implement and supervise Infection Control and Universal Precaution policies and procedures

Practice, implement and supervise safety policies and procedures

Participate in Quality Assurance Program React appropriately to emergencies and disaster situations

Assist in teaching of resident, families, and personnel on specific procedures

Assist with physician rounds and orders, as required

Assist with monitoring and supervising of dining program and meal service as assigned

Respond to audit reports with prompt corrective action

Attend in-service education and staff meetings as required

JOB FUNCTIONS:

Demonstrate knowledge of, and respect for, the rights, dignity and individuality of each resident in all interactions

Appreciates the importance of maintaining confidentiality of resident and facility information

Demonstrate honesty and integrity at all times in the care and use of resident and facility property

Ability to read, speak and understand English, follow directions and complete assigned responsibilities

Support facility administration, philosophy of care, and the policies and procedures

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all facility staff members

Interest and awareness of changes and advancement in geriatric nursing and regulations

Ability to demonstrate, supervise direct nursing care to improve standards of nursing

Maintain a neat, clean, well-groomed, professional appearance

Dependability

Maintain an acceptable standard of nursing practice and professional decorum

Knowledge of County, State, and Federal laws and regulations, as applicable, governing long term care nursing facilities

Knowledge and implementation of the facility’s policies and procedures

Be courteous, considerate and cooperative when communicating with all facility staff, residents and public

Promote and maintain good public relations on behalf of the facility

Able to carry out the essential functions of this job (with or without reasonable accommodation) without posing specific, current risk of substantial harm to health and safety of self and others

Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL CAPACITIES: (With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices)
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.

Frequent bending and reaching.

Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable…