RN- Part Time

Essential Duties

• Aid the Director of Nursing Services in directing the day-to-day functions of the nursing activities.
• Develop and maintain 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 and ensure its relevance.
• Maintain compliance with nursing service personnel's job descriptions.
• Coordinate nursing services with other resident services.
• Maintain compliance with nursing service personnel.
• Review and update resident discharge plans as needed.
• Participate in facility surveys.
• Interpret departmental policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors, and government agencies.
• Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms and reports.
• Ensure compliance with privacy and security policies.
• Report any unauthorized attempts to access facility information systems.

Committee Functions

• Attend various facility committees (e.g., Infection Control, Policy Advisory, Pharmaceutical, Quality Assessment).
• Prepare and present reports to committees.
• Provide information to Quality Assurance and Assessment Committees.
• Develop agendas for Care Plan Committee meetings.
• Review and evaluate discharge plans.
• Implement committee recommendations.

Personnel Functions

• Ensure sufficient nursing and support staff are available.
• Enroll nursing assistants in approved training programs.
• Supervise nursing assistants under direct supervision of licensed nurses.
• Conduct daily rounds to monitor staff performance.
• Monitor absenteeism and report problem areas.
• Maintain departmental policies and procedures.
• Resolve complaints and grievances.
• Administer disciplinary actions fairly.
• Report occupational exposures.
• Ensure proper use of personal protective equipment.

Nursing Care Functions

• Inform nursing service personnel of new admissions.
• Greet newly admitted residents and escort them to their rooms.
• Make rounds with physicians as necessary.
• Inform the Director about delayed physician visits.
• 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.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of treatment areas.
• Monitor seriously ill residents.
• Ensure medication passes and schedules are accurate.
• Inspect treatment areas daily.
• Check on residents who cannot call for help.
• Assist in arranging transportation for discharged residents.
• Inform family members of resident deaths and arrange funerals.

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 for potential exposure to blood/body fluids.
• Train personnel on appropriate procedures for handling personal protective equipment.
• Monitor personnel compliance with safety regulations.