Registered Nurse (RN) - Sherwood Oaks Post Acute

Essential Duties

• Aid the Director of Nursing Services in directing the day-to-day functions of the nursing activities.
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures for the nursing service department.
• Maintain up-to-date reference materials at nurses' stations.
• Recommend written material to assist the nursing service department.
• Maintain the Nursing Service Procedures Manual.
• Maintain compliance with nursing service personnel.
• Make written and oral reports to the Director as necessary.
• Review department policies and procedures periodically.
• Participate in facility surveys and inspections.
• Review and update resident discharge plans.
• Plan the nursing services portion of the resident's discharge plan.
• Meet with nursing staff and support personnel to plan services.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required.
• Complete accident/incident reports as necessary.
• Interpret departmental policies and procedures.
• Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms.
• Ensure compliance with privacy and security policies.
• Report unauthorized attempts to access facility information.

Committee Functions

• Attend various committee meetings as required.
• Prepare written and/or oral reports of nursing service programs and activities.
• Provide information to the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee.
• Implement recommendations from established committees.

Personnel Functions

• Ensure sufficient nursing and support personnel are available.
• Enroll nursing assistant trainees in approved programs.
• Supervise nursing assistants and ensure they follow job descriptions.
• Monitor and report on nursing staff performance.
• Administer disciplinary actions fairly.
• Report occupational exposures and fraud.
• Ensure proper use of computer workstations.

Nursing Care Functions

• Inform nursing service personnel of new admissions.
• Greet newly admitted residents and escort them to their rooms.
• Consult with residents, families, and physicians regarding care plans.
• Notify physicians and next-of-kin of resident condition changes.
• Review and evaluate residents' physical and emotional status.
• Provide direct nursing care as necessary.
• Administer medications and treatments according to orders.
• Inspect treatment areas for cleanliness and safety.
• Monitor seriously ill residents and authorize the use of restraints.
• Ensure compliance with departmental policies and procedures.

Staff Development

• Develop and conduct in-service training classes.
• Assist in planning and conducting annual facility in-service training programs.
• Plan and 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 the use and disposal of personal protective equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.