RN Per diem

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 for the nursing service department.
• Maintain current reference materials at nurses' stations.
• Recommend updates to the Nursing Service Procedures Manual.
• Coordinate nursing services with other resident services.
• Ensure compliance with job descriptions and policies.
• Participate in facility surveys and update resident discharge plans.
• Plan and implement the nursing services portion of resident discharge plans.
• Meet with nursing staff to plan services and activities.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as needed.
• Complete accident/incident reports as necessary.
• Interpret department policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors, and government agencies.
• Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms and evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with privacy and security policies.
• Report occupational exposures and suspected incidents of fraud.
• Monitor computer workstations and ensure proper logoff or screen saver activation.

Committee Functions

• Attend various facility committee meetings.
• Prepare and present reports of nursing service programs and activities to committee(s).
• Provide information to the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee.
• 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.
• Consult with residents, families, and physicians regarding care plans.
• Review nurses' notes and provide direct nursing care as necessary.
• Administer medications and treatments according to orders.
• Inspect treatment areas for cleanliness and safety.
• Monitor seriously ill residents and authorize the use of restraints.
• Ensure compliance with departmental policies and procedures.

Staff Development

• Develop and conduct in-service training classes.
• Assist in planning and supervising clinical supervision for nurse aide trainees.
• Attend and participate in continuing education programs.

Safety and Sanitation

• Assist in developing safety standards for the nursing service department.
• Evaluate and classify job-related functions involving potential exposure to blood/body fluids.
• Train personnel on the use and disposal of personal protective equipment.
• Monitor personnel compliance with safety regulations.