RN

Administrative Functions

• Aid the Director of Nursing Services in directing the day-to-day functions of the nursing activities.
• Develop, maintain, and update written policies and procedures for the nursing service department.
• Maintain and update reference material at nurses' stations to ensure it is current.
• Recommend written material to assist the nursing service department in meeting its needs.
• Maintain the Nursing Service Procedures Manual to reflect current nursing procedures.
• Evaluate and recommend revisions to the Nursing Service Procedures Manual.
• Collaborate with other departments to coordinate nursing services and ensure continuity of care.
• Evaluate nursing service personnel against job descriptions.
• Participate in the quality assurance program for the nursing service department.
• Prepare and present reports to the Administrator or Director of Nursing Services during facility surveys.
• Review and update resident discharge plans as needed.
• Assist in planning the nursing services portion of the resident's discharge plan.
• Meet with nursing staff and support personnel to plan department services, programs, and activities.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required.
• Complete accident/incident reports as necessary.
• Interpret department policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors, and government agencies as required.
• Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary.
• Ensure confidentiality of resident information and report any violations to the Administrator.
• Report any unauthorized attempts to access facility information systems.

Committee Functions

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

Nursing Care Functions

• Inform nursing service personnel of new admissions and prepare rooms accordingly.
• Greet newly admitted residents and escort them to their rooms.
• Make rounds with physicians as necessary.
• Inform the Director when physician visits are not made in a timely manner.
• Consult with residents, families, and physicians in planning their care.
• Notify the Director of changes in residents' conditions.
• Visit residents daily to observe and evaluate their physical and emotional status.
• Evaluate direct nursing care provided by licensed nurses, certified nursing assistants, and nurse aides.
• Monitor nurses' notes for completeness and accuracy.
• Provide direct nursing care as necessary.
• Administer IVs, collect specimens, take vital signs, and authorize the use of restraints.
• Evaluate medication administration and storage practices.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of nursing service work areas and resident care rooms.
• Ensure proper handwashing and hand hygiene among nursing service personnel.
• Conduct fire safety and disaster preparedness drills in a safe and professional manner.

Staff Development

• Develop and conduct in-service training classes to educate nursing service personnel.
• Plan and supervise clinical supervision for nurse aide trainees.
• Attend and participate in continuing education programs to stay updated on professional developments.

Safety and Sanitation

• Assist the Safety Officer in developing safety standards for the nursing service department.
• Identify and classify tasks involving potential exposure to blood/body fluids.
• Ensure personnel receive appropriate in-service training before performing tasks involving exposure.
• Monitor personnel to ensure they follow safety regulations and use personal protective equipment correctly.
• Ensure nursing service personnel comply with established policies and procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of nursing service work areas and resident care rooms.
• Ensure proper handwashing and hand hygiene among nursing service personnel.
• Conduct fire safety and disaster preparedness drills in a safe and professional manner.