Summary:

Plans, coordinates, and provides total nursing care for Community Members and provides supervision and guidance to clinical staff members. Scope of work may be modified by state specific rules under the Nurse Practice Act.

Qualifications:

Education: 

Associates degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school or five years related experience and or equivalent combination of education and training.

Licenses/Certification: 

• Valid CPR certification.
• LPN Certification

Experience:

• One year experience in nursing preferred.

Essential Functions:

• Supports the philosophy, mission, commitment, vision and values of Vista Springs
• Initiates and leads team conferences in development of individualized nursing care plans.
• Assesses and documents the Community Member’s condition and nursing needs.
• Accurately and promptly implements physicians’ orders.
• Assigns nursing care to team members in accordance with the Community Member’s needs and the person’s capabilities and qualifications.
• Supervises, directs and evaluates LVNs and CNAs.
• Administers medications,performs treatments for assigned Community Members, and documents that treatment as required by Vista Springs, and local, state and federal rules and regulations.
• Participates in orientation and in-service training for personnel.
• Assists physicians with special tests and procedures within the scope of state specified Nursing Practice Act.
• Ensures that supplies are utilized economically and that equipment is clean and maintained in a safe manner.
• Reports and records pertinent observations and reactions regarding Community Members.
• Coordinates nursing care of Community Members when scheduled for therapy or procedures by other departments.
• Supervises nursing unit, which includes overseeing scheduling and directing the nursing staff.
• Assures that inventory and supplies are maintained on the unit and communicates need for housekeeping, maintenance or dietary assistance.
• Promotes interpersonal relationships and develops staff morale.
• Assists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse developments in Community Members.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.
• Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards of Vista Springs, it’s policies and procedures, applicable federal and state laws and applicable professional standards.
• MOD Rotation

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Skilled in directing and motivating the workforce.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Community Members and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
• Knowledge of training techniques for clinical staff.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Disclaimer:

This description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work for this position. It is not intended to describe minor duties or other responsibilities that may be periodically assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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This job has special vision requirements.

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• Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
• Distance Vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
• Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
• Peripheral Vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)
• Depth Perception (three-dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)
• Ability to Adjust Focus (ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

This job has special hearing requirements.

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• Ability to hear alarms on equipment
• Ability to hear client call
• Ability to hear instructions from physician/department staff

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Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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