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 and update the Nursing Service Procedures Manual.
• Evaluate and recommend changes to the Nursing Service Procedures Manual.
• Coordinate nursing services with other resident services to ensure continuity of care.
• Evaluate nursing service personnel against their job descriptions.
• Participate in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the facility's quality assurance program.
• Prepare and present reports to the Administrator and Director of Nursing Services.
• 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 to plan 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.
• Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc.
• Ensure confidentiality of resident/facility information and report any violations.
• 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 reports of nursing service programs and activities to such committees.
• Provide information to the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee.
• Develop the agenda for Care Plan Committee meetings.
• Review and update resident discharge plans as required.
• 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 when physician visits are not made in a timely manner.
• Consult with residents, families, and physicians in planning their care.
• Notify the attending physician and next of kin of any changes in the resident's condition.
• Visit residents daily to observe and evaluate their physical and emotional status.
• Ensure that direct nursing care is provided by licensed nurses, certified nursing assistants, and/or nurse aide trainees.
• Review nurses' notes to ensure they are accurate and reflective of the care provided.
• Provide direct nursing care as necessary.
• Administer IVs, collect specimens, take vital signs, and authorize the use of restraints.
• Evaluate the cleanliness and safety of nursing service work areas and resident care rooms.
• Monitor residents who are unable to call for help and report any issues.
• Assist in arranging transportation for discharged residents and informing family members of the resident's death.
• Inform family members of the death of the resident and call funeral homes when requested.

Staff Development

• Develop, plan, conduct, and schedule in-service training classes.
• Develop annual facility in-service training programs (e.g., OSHA, TB, HIPAA, Abuse Prevention, Safety, Infection Control, etc.).
• Plan clinical supervision for nurse aide trainees.
• Attend and participate in continuing education programs to stay updated on changes in the profession and maintain licensure.

Safety and Sanitation

• Develop safety standards for the nursing service department.
• Evaluate and classify routine and job-related functions to identify potential exposure to blood/body fluids.
• Train personnel on appropriate in-service programs before performing tasks involving exposure to blood or body fluids.
• Maintain an adequate supply of personal protective equipment and ensure it is readily available.
• Ensure personnel follow established procedures for the use and disposal of personal protective equipment.
• Monitor personnel to ensure they are following safety regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of nursing service work areas and resident care rooms.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of nursing service work areas and resident care rooms.
• Maintain handwashing and hand hygiene procedures.
• Conduct fire safety and disaster preparedness drills in a safe and professional manner.