RN Part-time/PRN

Administrative Functions

• Aid the Director of Nursing Services in directing the day-to-day operations 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.
• Evaluate and recommend revisions to the Nursing Service Procedures Manual.
• Coordinate nursing services with other resident services.
• Evaluate nursing service personnel against job descriptions.
• Participate in the quality assurance program for the nursing service department.
• Prepare and present reports to the Administrator or Director of Nursing Services during facility surveys.
• Review and update resident discharge plans.
• Assist in planning 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 necessary.
• Complete accident/incident reports as needed.
• Interpret departmental policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors, and government agencies.
• Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, and charting.
• Agree not to disclose assigned user ID codes and passwords for accessing resident/facility information.
• Agree not to disclose resident’s protected health information.
• Report any unauthorized attempts to access facility’s information system.

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 the Care Plan Committee meetings.
• 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 their room assignments.
• 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 in planning care.
• Notify the attending physician and next of kin of changes in the resident’s condition.
• Visit residents daily to observe and evaluate their physical and emotional status.
• Ensure that direct nursing care is provided by licensed nurses, certified nursing assistants, and/or nurse aide trainees.
• Review nurses’ notes to ensure they are accurate and reflective of the care provided.
• Provide direct nursing care as necessary.
• Start IVs, obtain specimens, take vital signs, and administer medications as ordered.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as necessary.
• Report problem areas to the Director.
• Assist in developing and implementing corrective actions.
• Keep the Director informed of resident status and other related matters.
• Monitor seriously ill residents and assist the Charge Nurse.
• Authorize the use of restraints when necessary.
• Ensure that RNs and LPNs comply with medication and supply procedures.
• Monitor medication passes and treatment schedules.
• 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 the resident’s death and contact funeral homes as needed.

Staff Development

• Develop, plan, conduct, and schedule in-service training classes.
• Develop annual facility in-service training programs (e.g., OSHA, TB, HIPAA, Abuse Prevention, Safety, Infection Control, etc.).
• Plan 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 before performing tasks involving exposure to blood or body fluids.
• Ensure an adequate supply of personal protective equipment is available and accessible.
• Monitor personnel to ensure they follow safety regulations.
• Maintain clean and sanitary nursing service work areas, resident care rooms, and treatment areas.
• Maintain proper handwashing and hand hygiene procedures.
• Conduct fire safety and disaster preparedness drills in a safe and professional manner.