RN FT | Crystal Cove Care Center

Essential Duties

• 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 current reference material 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 reports and recommendations to the Director as necessary.
• Periodically review department policies and procedures.
• Participate in facility surveys.
• Review resident discharge plans.
• Plan the nursing services portion of the resident’s discharge plan.
• Meet with nursing staff and support personnel.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required.
• Complete accident/incident reports.
• Interpret department policies and procedures.
• Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms.
• Ensure sufficient licensed practical and/or registered nurses and certified nursing assistants are available.
• Ensure nursing assistants are enrolled in or have graduated from approved training programs.
• Monitor nursing service personnel for compliance with standards and procedures.
• Report problem areas to the Director.
• Ensure policies and procedures are followed.
• Review complaints and grievances.
• Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-department personnel.
• Provide a warm and positive environment for residents.
• Review and evaluate department work force.
• Participate in employee performance evaluations.
• Ensure fair and impartial disciplinary actions.
• Report occupational exposures.
• Ensure proper logging off or activation of screen savers.
• Inform nursing service personnel of new admissions.
• Greet newly admitted residents.
• Escort newly admitted residents to their rooms.
• Consult with residents, families, and physicians.
• Notify physicians and next-of-kin of resident condition changes.
• Visit residents daily to observe and evaluate their status.
• Ensure direct nursing care is provided by qualified personnel.
• Review nurses' notes for accuracy and compliance.
• Provide direct nursing care as necessary.
• Administer and monitor medications and treatments.
• Inspect treatment areas for cleanliness and safety.
• Check on residents unable to call for help.
• Assist in developing and implementing corrective action.
• Inform family members of resident deaths and arrange transportation.

Committee Functions

• Attend various committee meetings (e.g., Infection Control, Policy Advisory, Pharmaceutical, Quality Assessment).
• Prepare written and/or oral reports for committees.
• Provide information to Quality Assurance and Assessment Committees.
• Develop agendas for Care Plan Committee meetings.
• Review and update discharge plans.
• Implement recommendations from established committees.

Nursing Care Functions

• Inform nursing service personnel of new admissions.
• Ensure rooms are ready for new admissions.
• Greet newly admitted residents.
• Escort newly admitted residents to their rooms.
• Consult with residents, families, and physicians.
• Notify physicians and next-of-kin of resident condition changes.
• Visit residents daily to observe and evaluate their status.
• Ensure direct nursing care is provided by qualified personnel.
• Review nurses' notes for accuracy and compliance.
• Provide direct nursing care as necessary.
• Administer and monitor medications and treatments.
• Inspect treatment areas for cleanliness and safety.
• Check on residents unable to call for help.
• Assist in developing and implementing corrective action.
• Inform family members of resident deaths and arrange transportation.

Staff Development

• Develop and conduct in-service training classes.
• Plan, conduct, and schedule in-service training classes.
• Develop annual facility in-service training programs.
• Plan 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 routine and job-related functions for potential exposure to blood/body fluids.
• Train personnel on appropriate in-service programs.
• Ensure availability and use of personal protective equipment.
• Monitor personnel for compliance with safety regulations.