Evening RN

Job Description

Position Purpose The primary purpose of the Registered Nurse is to provide direct nursing care to the residents and to monitor the day-to‑day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants. The performance of these duties must be in accordance with the current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be required and communicated by the Director of Nursing (DON) or Administrator to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

Essential Job Functions 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.

Essential functions are those duties listed below.

Organizational Responsibilities Adhere to St. Francis Health Services’ Mission and Core Values while performing company business. Maintain confidentiality of company and resident related information at all times. Serve on, participate in, and attend various committees of the facility as appointed by the Director of Nursing or Administrator. Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submitting such to the Director of Nursing or Administrator as required.

Participate in quality improvement activities as delegated. Rate Organizational Responsibilities:
Identify specific Standards that contribute to Rating.

Resident Care Responsibilities Does not disclose resident’s protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator. Ensure that all care is provided in privacy, as appropriate, and to knock before entering a resident’s room or resident care area such as tub rooms. Report all grievances and complaints made by the resident, family, or visitors to the appropriate supervisor following the facility’s established procedures.

Rate Resident Care Responsibilities:
Identify specific Standards that contribute to Rating. Provide direct resident care and monitoring. Identify self to the resident and family, obtain history and evaluate resident condition. Assess physical and emotional condition of the resident and recognize need for immediate attention. Report issues or concerns to the appropriate personnel and document findings. Rate Resident Care Responsibilities:
Identify specific Standards that contribute to Rating. Follow and recommend updates to the plan of care for residents, including immediate and long-term goals. Initiate plan of care at time of admission for each resident, review care plans and recommend revisions as needed. Maintain knowledge of current nursing care plan for each resident and inform the nursing staff of objectives and/or goals, psycho/social needs, and physical needs.

Monitor nursing care to assure it is in compliance with the care plan. Monitor residents for significant changes and report to DNS any observed changes in resident’s condition. Document changes in resident medical condition, incidents, responses to treatment and resident and/or family concerns. Assist in coordinating and planning the resident’s discharge plan. Rate Resident Care Responsibilities:
Identify specific Standards that contribute to Rating. Perform basic nursing procedures safely and efficiently and maintain technical skills, in accordance with facility policies and procedures. Possess knowledge about techniques and principals involved in procedures and appropriate use of equipment. Plan ahead for procedures by knowing location of all equipment and supplies. Monitor and document resident’s physical and emotional response during and after treatment as necessary.

Rate Resident Care Responsibilities:
Identify specific Standards that contribute to Rating. Ensure medications are safely administered as ordered by the physician. Know the dosage and effects of medication prior to administration and is alert to potential side effects. Check special…