RN Per Diem

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.
• Evaluate nursing service personnel compliance with procedures.
• Make reports and recommendations to the Director as needed.
• Review and update departmental policies and procedures.
• Coordinate nursing services with other resident services.
• Ensure nursing service personnel comply with job descriptions.
• Participate in facility surveys.
• Review and update resident discharge plans.
• Plan the nursing services portion of the resident's discharge plan.
• Meet with nursing staff to plan services and activities.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required.
• Complete accident/incident reports as necessary.
• Interpret departmental policies and procedures.
• Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms.
• Ensure compliance with privacy and security policies.
• Report unauthorized attempts to access facility information.

Committee Functions

• Attend various committee meetings.
• Prepare written and/or oral reports for committees.
• Provide information to the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee.
• Implement recommendations from established committees.

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.
• Monitor nursing staff performance and report problem areas.
• Administer disciplinary actions fairly.
• Report occupational exposures and fraud.
• Ensure proper use of personal protective equipment.

Nursing Care Functions

• Inform nursing staff of new admissions.
• Greet and escort newly admitted residents.
• Consult with residents, families, and physicians.
• Notify physicians and next-of-kin of resident changes.
• Monitor residents' physical and emotional status.
• Provide direct nursing care as necessary.
• Administer medications and treatments.
• Inspect treatment areas for cleanliness.
• Monitor residents needing frequent checks.
• Assist in developing and implementing corrective action.
• Inform family members of resident deaths.

Staff Development

• Develop and conduct in-service training classes.
• Plan and schedule annual facility in-service training programs.
• 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 involving potential exposure to blood/body fluids.
• Train personnel on appropriate in-service programs.
• Ensure availability and proper use of personal protective equipment.
• Monitor personnel compliance with safety regulations.