POSITION PURPOSE:

Assists in organizing and administering the department of nursing while providing quality nursing care and assumes responsibilities delegated by the Director of Nursing.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:

• Assists in supervising the assignment and scheduling of nursing staff to meet resident needs

• Provides nursing care on shift when needed.

• Assists and cooperates with medical staff.

• Assists in solving nursing service problems.

• Assists in Implementing company forms/systems and policies and procedures.

• Assists in supervising the maintenance of records of nursing, medical and related services.

• Assists in validating the accuracy of MOS and Care Plans.

• Supports the facility policies and programs to instill a better understanding and acceptance by the staff.

• Participates in facility quality improvement program.

• Conducts in-service programs and orientation programs.

• Reviews physician orders daily and monthly, and participates in triple check process.

• As requested, assists with DON responsibilities.

• Supervises and evaluates implementation of the Residents Rights.

• Supervises RN's and LVNs.

• Participates and attends periodic in-services and staff meetings.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/ REQUIREMENTS:

Two (2) years previous nursing experience required, preferably working with a geriatric long term care population; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Licensed to practice nursing in state of employment.