RN PT

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 compliance of nursing service personnel with the procedures in the manual.
• Make reports and recommendations to the Director as needed.
• Review department policies and procedures periodically.
• Participate in facility surveys and inspections.
• Review and update resident discharge plans.
• 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 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 regarding resident information.
• Report unauthorized attempts to access facility information systems.

Committee Functions

• Attend various committee meetings of the facility.
• Prepare written and/or oral reports of nursing service programs and activities for submission to committees.
• 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 for them.
• 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 the resident, family, and physician 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 that direct nursing care is provided by licensed nurses, CNAs, or NARTs.
• Review nurses' notes to ensure they are accurate and reflective of care provided.
• Provide direct nursing care as necessary.
• Administer medications and treatments according to orders.
• Monitor medication passes and treatment schedules.
• Inspect treatment areas daily for cleanliness and safety.
• Check on residents who cannot call for help.
• Assist in developing and implementing corrective actions.
• Report problem areas to the Director.

Staff Development

• Develop and conduct in-service training classes.
• Plan and schedule in-service training programs.
• Assist the In-service Director/Educator in planning clinical supervision for nurse aide trainees.
• Attend and participate in continuing education programs.

Safety and Sanitation

• Assist the Safety Officer in developing safety standards.
• Identify, evaluate, and classify tasks involving potential exposure to blood/body fluids.
• Ensure availability and proper use of personal protective equipment.
• Monitor personnel to ensure compliance with safety regulations.