Description

The primary responsibilities of the Staff Nurse are to provide quality, professional health care for all residents of Assisted Living. This includes administering medications in a safe manner and within regulation requirements, responding to special needs and emergencies and providing supervision for the Medication Aides and Certified Nursing Assistants (C.N.A.) in collaboration with the DON.

· Administer medication(s) per unit dose system within regulation time frame and without error. Complete the medication pass within regulation timeframe. Document/sign all medication administration records daily. 

· Complete monthly summaries on each resident as scheduled. Meet with nursing assistants to determine requirements and all areas are completed accurately on the day scheduled for completion. 

· Supervise Medication Aides and Certified Nursing Assistants to ensure that resident-centered care is provided. 

· Complete and/or supervise all treatments using standard nursing protocol. 

· Record nursing observations on residents’ charts. Chart, date and sign after each entry. Record daily or as changes are necessary. 

· Transcribe, analyze, comprehend and implement doctors’ orders accurately and notify appropriate personnel of changes. 

· Complete dietary and maintenance forms accurately as required. 

· Update daily flow sheets for C.N.A.’s so that all services rendered are in agreement with the Care plan. Ensure all information is current and clearly noted for C.N.A.’s to implement. 

· Report all significant resident issues to the Unit Manager. Report all issues as soon as noted or within a timely manner. Utilize 24 hour report sheet to report all changes and orders.

· Respond to and implement fire plan for Healthcare Center residents according to procedure. Ensure resident and staff safety. Assume the command position until the fire department arrives. 

· Maintain knowledge of safe operation of oxygen, IV’s, suction machines, catheters, etc. Use proper techniques when working with medical equipment. 

· Practice universal precautions and ensure that C.N.A.’s always use universal precautions. 

· Complete admissions, transfers, deaths and discharges. Ensure that charting is in compliance with standards set forth by licensure and Sunnyside while maintaining residents’ safety and security. 

· Prepare change of shift report and effectively communicate with oncoming staff to ensure continuity of care for residents. 

· Make rounds on each shift to account for all residents, assess the building for safety and provide medical attention as needed. 

· Handle emergencies and/or stressful situations with professionalism. 

· Draw labs as ordered and report them to physician in a timely manner.

· Assess complaints/issues with resident and notify physician as needed. 

· Make responsible parties aware of changes with resident care as needed and in a timely manner. 

· Maintain clean, organized and orderly work areas. 

· Adhere to all company policies and procedures. 

· Attend all in-services, training and meetings as required. 

· Meet all training requirements as required by Federal and State Regulations, company and community policies. 

· Demonstrate a commitment to safety by following safety rules and guidelines; follow good housekeeping practices, take proper care of equipment and perform job duties and responsibilities in a safe and responsible manner. 

· Demonstrate dependability, reliability and punctuality. Report to work when schedule, ready to work. 

· Other duties as assigned. 

Requirements

· Must be a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. 

· Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and licensed through the Virginia Board of Nursing. 

· Supervisory skills required; experienced preferred. 

· CPR certified or the ability to attain. 

Strong customer service skills; maintain a hospitality approach to engaging with all individuals.