RN - Part Time, New Incentive Program!!

Essential Duties

• Aid the Director of Nursing Services in directing the day-to-day functions of the nursing activities.
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures that govern the nursing service department.
• Maintain up-to-date reference materials at nurses' stations.
• Recommend written materials 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 the quality assurance program for the nursing service department.
• Prepare and participate in facility surveys conducted by authorized government agencies.
• Review and update resident discharge plans as needed.
• Plan the nursing services portion of the resident’s discharge plan.
• Meet with nursing staff and support personnel to plan services, programs, 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 compliance with privacy and security policies regarding resident information.
• Report unauthorized attempts to access facility information systems.

Committee Functions

• Attend various committee meetings of the facility.
• Prepare and present written and/or oral reports of nursing service programs and activities to committee(s).
• Provide information to the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee.
• Develop the agenda for Care Plan Committee meetings.
• Review and update resident discharge plans as required.
• Implement recommendations from established committees.

Personnel Functions

• Ensure a sufficient number of licensed nurses, certified nursing assistants, and nurse aides are available.
• Develop work assignments and assist in completing tasks.
• Delegate administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability to Charge Nurses.
• Enroll nursing assistants in or have them graduate from approved training programs.
• Supervise daily rounds to ensure nursing service personnel are performing their work assignments.
• Monitor absenteeism and report problem areas to the Director.
• Maintain departmental policies and procedures, including dress codes.
• Review complaints and grievances and make appropriate reports to the Director.
• Create and maintain a positive and supportive environment for residents and staff.
• Assist in identifying and correcting problem areas and improving services.
• Administer fair and impartial disciplinary actions.
• Report occupational exposures and suspected incidents of fraud.
• Maintain proper use and disposal of personal protective equipment.

Nursing Care Functions

• Inform nursing service personnel of new admissions and prepare rooms for them.
• 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 to plan care.
• Notify the attending physician 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, certified nursing assistants, and/or nurse aides.
• Review nurses' notes for accuracy and compliance.
• Provide direct nursing care as necessary.
• Start IVs, collect specimens, take vital signs, and administer medications.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required.
• Report problem areas to the Director.
• Assist in developing and implementing corrective action.
• Keep the Director informed of resident status and other related matters.
• Monitor seriously ill residents and authorize the use of restraints.
• Ensure compliance with medication administration and storage procedures.
• Inspect treatment areas daily for cleanliness and safety.
• Check on residents who cannot 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.
• Develop 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 routine and job-related tasks involving potential exposure to blood/body fluids.
• Train personnel on appropriate in-service programs before performing tasks involving exposure to blood or body fluids.
• Maintain an adequate supply of personal protective equipment and ensure its availability.
• Monitor personnel to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Maintain departmental policies and procedures related to safety and sanitation.