RN - Full time (Ojai Health and Rehabilitation)

Essential Duties

• Aid the Director of Nursing Services in directing the day-to-day functions of the nursing activities.
• Participate in developing, maintaining, and updating written policies and procedures.
• Ensure that reference material at the nurses’ stations is current.
• Recommend written material to assist the nursing service department.
• Maintain the Nursing Service Procedures Manual and ensure its relevance.
• Ensure compliance with nursing service personnel.
• Make reports to the Director as necessary.
• Periodically review department policies and procedures.
• Develop methods for coordinating nursing services with other resident services.
• Ensure compliance with nursing service personnel job descriptions.
• Participate in the quality assurance program.
• Prepare and attend facility surveys.
• Review and update resident discharge plans.
• Plan 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 needed.
• Complete accident/incident reports as necessary.
• Interpret department policies and procedures.
• Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms.
• Avoid disclosing resident information and report violations.
• Report unauthorized attempts to access facility information.

Committee Functions

• Attend various committee meetings.
• Prepare and submit reports to committees.
• Provide information to the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee.
• Develop the agenda for Care Plan Committee meetings.
• Review and update discharge plans.
• Implement recommendations from established committees.

Personnel Functions

• Ensure sufficient nursing and support staff are available.
• Enroll nursing assistants in approved training programs.
• Supervise nursing assistants under direct supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Monitor staff attendance and report problem areas.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Review and address complaints and grievances.
• Develop and maintain a positive work environment.
• Assist in employee performance evaluations.
• Administer disciplinary actions fairly.

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 attending physicians 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 trainees.
• Review nurses' notes for accuracy and compliance.
• Provide direct nursing care as necessary.
• Administer IVs, collect specimens, take vital signs, and authorize restraints.
• Monitor medication administration and treatment schedules.
• Inspect treatment areas for cleanliness and safety.
• Check on residents unable to call for help.
• Assist in arranging transportation for discharged residents.
• Inform family members of resident deaths and contact funeral homes.

Staff Development

• Develop and conduct in-service training classes.
• Create and implement 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 job-related tasks involving potential exposure to blood/body fluids.
• Train personnel on proper use and disposal of personal protective equipment.
• Monitor personnel compliance with safety regulations.