RN-Part Time

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 and ensure its relevance.
• Maintain compliance with nursing service personnel's job descriptions.
• Participate in facility surveys and updates the resident's discharge plan as needed.
• Plan the nursing services portion of the resident's discharge plan.
• Meet with nursing staff and support personnel to plan services and activities.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required.
• Complete accident/incident reports as necessary.
• Interpret departmental policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors, and government agencies.
• Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc.
• Ensure a sufficient number of licensed nurses, nursing assistants, and nurse aides are available.
• Delegate administrative authority to charge nurses.
• Enroll nursing assistants in approved training programs and ensure trainees are supervised.
• Monitor nursing staff to ensure they are performing their work assignments according to standards.
• Report problem areas to the Director.
• Ensure policies and procedures, including dress codes, are followed.
• Review and address complaints and grievances.
• Create a warm, positive environment for residents and staff.
• Assist in identifying and correcting problem areas and improving services.
• Develop and maintain a good working relationship with inter-departmental personnel.
• Ensure occupational exposures are reported and handled appropriately.
• Report incidents of fraud to the Administrator.
• Ensure computer workstations are properly logged off or protected.

Committee Functions

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

Nursing Care Functions

• Inform nursing service personnel of new admissions and prepare rooms accordingly.
• 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 to plan care.
• Notify the attending physician and next-of-kin of changes in the resident's condition.
• Visit residents daily to observe and evaluate their status.
• Ensure direct nursing care is provided by licensed nurses, certified nursing assistants, and/or nurse aides.
• Review nurses' notes to ensure they are accurate and reflective of care provided.
• Provide direct nursing care as necessary.
• Start IVs, obtain specimens, take vital signs, and administer medications.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as necessary.
• Report problem areas to the Director.
• Assist in developing and implementing corrective actions.
• Inform family members of the resident's death and arrange for funeral services.

Staff Development

• Develop, plan, conduct, and schedule in-service training classes.
• Assist the In-service Director/Educator in developing annual facility in-service training programs.
• Assist the Director in planning 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 to identify potential exposure to blood/body fluids.
• Train personnel on appropriate in-service programs for tasks involving exposure to blood or body fluids.
• Ensure personal protective equipment is available and used correctly.
• Monitor personnel to ensure they follow safety regulations.
• Ensure compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Ensure work areas are maintained in a clean and safe manner.