RN - Up to $44/hour

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 necessary.
• Review and update departmental policies and procedures.
• Coordinate nursing services with other resident services.
• Ensure nursing service personnel comply with job descriptions.
• Participate in quality assurance programs.
• Prepare and attend facility surveys.
• Review and update resident discharge plans.
• Plan the nursing services portion of resident discharge plans.
• Meet with nursing staff and support personnel to plan services and activities.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as needed.
• Complete accident/incident reports as necessary.
• Interpret departmental policies and procedures.
• Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms and evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with facility policies regarding resident information access and disclosure.
• Report unauthorized attempts to access facility information systems.

Committee Functions

• Attend various facility committees (e.g., Infection Control, Policy Advisory, Pharmaceutical, Quality Assessment).
• Prepare and present reports of nursing service programs and activities to committees.
• Provide information to the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee.
• Develop agendas for Care Plan Committee meetings.
• Review and update discharge plans and make them available to the Care Plan Committee.
• Implement recommendations from established committees.

Personnel Functions

• Ensure sufficient licensed nurses, certified nursing assistants, and nurse aides are available.
• Develop work assignments and delegate responsibilities to Charge Nurses.
• Enroll nursing assistants in approved training programs.
• Supervise nursing assistants under the direct supervision of licensed nurses.
• Monitor nursing staff attendance and report problem areas to the Director.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures, including dress codes.
• Review and address complaints and grievances.
• Develop and maintain a positive work environment.
• Assist in employee performance evaluations and staffing decisions.
• Administer disciplinary actions fairly.
• Report occupational exposures and incidents of fraud.
• Ensure proper use and logging of computer workstations.

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 in planning care.
• Notify physicians 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, CNAs, or NARTs.
• Review nurses' notes for accuracy and compliance.
• Provide direct nursing care as necessary.
• Administer IVs, collect specimens, take vital signs, and authorize restraints.
• Monitor medication passes and treatment schedules.
• Inspect treatment areas for cleanliness and safety.
• Check on residents unable to call for help.
• Assist in developing and implementing corrective action.
• Inform family members of resident deaths and arrange funerals.

Staff Development

• Develop and conduct in-service training classes.
• Plan and implement annual facility in-service training programs.
• Supervise clinical training 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.
• Ensure availability and proper use of personal protective equipment.
• Monitor personnel compliance with safety regulations.
• Ensure compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Inspect nursing service work areas for cleanliness and safety.