Registered Nurse PRN/PT

Essential Duties

• Aid the Director of Nursing Services in directing the day-to-day functions of the nursing activities.
• Develop and maintain written policies and procedures for the nursing service department.
• Maintain current reference material at nurses' stations.
• Recommend written material to assist the nursing service department.
• Maintain the Nursing Service Procedures Manual.
• Evaluate and recommend revisions to the Nursing Service Procedures Manual.
• Coordinate nursing services with other resident services.
• Evaluate nursing service personnel's compliance with job descriptions.
• Participate in the quality assurance program for the nursing service department.
• Prepare and present reports to the Director as necessary.
• Review and update resident discharge plans.
• Assist in planning the nursing services portion of the resident’s discharge plan.
• Plan and conduct regular shift meetings to address issues and improve services.
• Evaluate the department's workforce and make recommendations to the Director.
• Administer disciplinary actions fairly and without bias.
• Report occupational exposures and incidents of fraud.
• Ensure proper use and disposal of personal protective equipment.
• Monitor personnel compliance with safety regulations.

Committee Functions

• Attend various facility committees (e.g., Infection Control, Policy Advisory, Pharmaceutical, Quality Assessment).
• Prepare and present reports of nursing service programs and activities to committee meetings.
• Provide information to the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee.
• Develop the agenda for Care Plan Committee meetings.
• Review and update discharge plans and make them available to the Care Plan Committee.
• Implement recommendations from established committees.

Nursing Care Functions

• Inform nursing service personnel of new admissions and their room assignments.
• Greet newly admitted residents and escort them to their rooms.
• Make rounds with physicians as necessary.
• Inform the Director of delayed physician visits.
• Consult with residents, families, and physicians regarding care plans.
• Notify the attending physician and next-of-kin of resident condition changes.
• Visit residents daily to assess their physical and emotional status.
• Ensure direct nursing care is provided by licensed nurses, CNAs, or NARTs.
• Review nurses' notes for accuracy and compliance.
• Provide direct nursing care as needed.
• Administer IVs, collect specimens, take vital signs, and authorize the use of restraints.
• Evaluate medication passes and treatment schedules.
• Inspect treatment areas for cleanliness and safety.
• Monitor seriously ill residents and assist the Charge Nurse.
• Inform family members of resident deaths and arrange transportation.

Staff Development

• Develop and conduct in-service training classes.
• Create annual facility in-service training programs (e.g., OSHA, TB, HIPAA, Abuse Prevention, Safety, Infection Control).
• Supervise clinical supervision for nurse aide trainees.
• Attend and participate in continuing education programs.

Safety and Sanitation

• Develop safety standards for the nursing service department.
• Evaluate and classify tasks involving potential exposure to blood/body fluids.
• Train personnel on appropriate in-service programs.
• Ensure availability and proper use of personal protective equipment.
• Monitor personnel compliance with safety regulations.