Description

SUMMARY

Responsible as primary nurse to coordinates the delivery of nursing care (assess, monitor, detect and prevent) to assigned residents and to assure the most appropriate care is provided.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintains current knowledge of assigned residents' clinical status, physicians orders
• Testing results, appointments/activities and other pertinent data. Clearly communicates the status of assigned residents to appropriate personnel.
• Performs nursing responsibilities:
• Physical examination and nursing assessment, documentation of clinical status.
• Administration of prescribed medications.
• Monitoring of possible side effects of medications and therapeutic interventions.
• Works with Respiratory Care personnel to assure life support systems equipment are maintained at all times.
• Notification of change in resident status to physician and department head.
• Administration of nourishment/hydration as prescribed.
• Provides physical hygiene measures, assures residents are appropriately dressed and well groomed.
• Takes temperatures and vital signs.
• Positions residents following physical management plan.
• Repositions residents throughout shift with frequent rounds at least every 2 hours.
• Positions residents properly in wheelchair, reporting any missing parts of needed repairs.
• Participation in care planning.
• Completes assigned workload and shares in responsibility of total resident care.
• Performs respiratory care procedures as trained by Respiratory Director
• Acts as charge nurse in absence of the RN Supervisor.
• Verbally communicates with oncoming supervisor and makes entries into the Nursing Supervisor Communication Book.
• Maintains accurate medical and departmental records.
• Accompanies residents via center van or ambulance when necessary.
• Performs equipment changes and cleaning as required.
• Notifies department supervisors and maintenance of equipment malfunctions & needs.
• Notifies purchasing department, maintenance and supervisor of equipment malfunctions and needs.
• Participates in meetings and committees as required.
• Follows infection control policies & procedures.
• Accountable for maintaining residents daily schedule (sleep, school, etc.)
• Participates in discharge planning; including family education.
• Maintains within compliance of an interdisciplinary model, in which there exists ongoing collaboration to achieve comprehensive management of physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of the residents.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists with the supervision of employees in the position of LPN and CNA. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Florida Driver's License

Valid Florida RN License

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Certificate from college or technical school of an accredited Nursing Program; and three to six months related experience and/or training.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Experienced with handicapped population and pediatric experience preferred.