RN-H Part Time

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 nurses' stations is current.
• Recommend written material to assist the nursing service department.
• Ensure the Nursing Service Procedures Manual is current and reflective of daily nursing procedures.
• Ensure all nursing service personnel comply with the procedures in the Nursing Service Procedures Manual.
• Make written and oral reports to the Director as necessary.
• Periodically review department policies, procedure manuals, job descriptions, etc.
• Make recommendations for revisions to the Director.
• Coordinate nursing services with other resident services to ensure continuity of care.
• Adequately staff the nursing service department to ensure quality care.
• Ensure a sufficient number of certified nursing assistants are available.
• Develop work assignments and assist in completing tasks.
• Delegate administrative authority to Charge Nurses.
• Ensure nursing assistants are enrolled in or have graduated from approved training programs.
• Monitor attendance and report problem areas to the Director.
• Maintain departmental policies and procedures, including dress codes.
• Review and address complaints and grievances.
• Create and maintain a positive and supportive environment.
• Meet with shifts regularly to identify and correct issues.
• Evaluate departmental work force and make recommendations to the Director.
• Administer fair disciplinary actions.
• Report occupational exposures and suspected incidents of fraud.
• Ensure proper use and disposal of personal protective equipment.
• Monitor personnel following safety regulations.

Committee Functions

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

Nursing Care Functions

• Inform nursing service personnel of new admissions and prepare rooms.
• Greet newly admitted residents and escort them to their rooms.
• Make rounds with physicians as necessary.
• Inform the Director of delayed physician visits.
• Consult with residents, families, and physicians about care plans.
• Notify the Director 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 needed.
• Administer IVs, collect specimens, take vital signs, etc.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as necessary.
• Report problem areas to the Director.
• Assist in developing and implementing corrective action.
• Keep the Director informed of resident status.
• Monitor seriously ill residents.
• Authorize the use of restraints.
• Ensure proper medication administration and storage.
• Inspect treatment areas daily.
• Check frequently for residents unable to call for help.
• Communicate with family members regarding resident deaths.
• Arrange transportation for discharged residents.

Staff Development

• Develop and conduct in-service training classes.
• Plan and schedule annual facility in-service training programs.
• 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 routine and job-related tasks involving potential exposure to blood/body fluids.
• Train personnel on appropriate in-service programs before performing tasks involving exposure.
• Maintain an adequate supply of personal protective equipment.
• Monitor personnel following safety regulations.