The staff nurse is responsible to the Director of Nursing for planning, supervising, and evaluating: - All nursing functions during their tour of duty.
- Administration of nursing home routines and policies during their tour of duty.
- See that all personnel on the unit during their tour of duty function to the maximum capacity.
- Maintaining the highest quality of resident care in compliance with the physician’s orders.
- The nursing care administered by the private duty nurses.
- Cooperating in planning and evaluating experiences for employees under their supervision.
- Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications, per HIPAA regulations.
- Refraining from any type of gossip.
- Participation on designated committees in nursing service.
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Functions related to patient care—provide comprehensive nursing care to all residents by: - Cooperating with the supervisor in setting up a nursing care plan for each resident.
- Assigning specific duties to nursing personnel under their supervision.
- Providing proper assistance to medical staff.
- Following appropriate safety and hygiene measures at all times to protect residents and themselves.
- Following established infection control policies and procedures.
- Directing and supervising the activities of the nursing personnel assigned to the unit during their tour of duty.
- Checking all residents’ charts for accurate reporting and recording of symptoms, reactions, and progress.
- Visiting residents frequently to evaluate their condition and need for nursing care.
- Rendering direct nursing care as needed.
- Working in any resident care area on which my immediate supervisor may assign me.
- Supervising CNAs & residents that need assistance with feeding.
- Enforcing CNA training.
- On duty orientation for licensed personnel.
- Obtaining laboratory specimens.
- Assisting both nurses and CNAs during stressful and emergency situations.
- Observing and assessing for resident changes in conditions.
- Checking Kardex for accuracy weekly.
- Keeping daily and weekly BP request updated.
- Checking daily, weekly, & monthly weights.
- Completing all tasks per resident in the EHR - PointClickCare (PCC). Document as needed per each individual assessment and situation.
- Communicating as needed with APRN and MD for appropriate resident care.
- Reviewing narcotic books daily.
- Assuming duties of Director of Nursing in their absence.
- Weekly Decubitus Sheets.
- Other duties as assigned.
Additional duties: - Assist with activities of daily living (ADL’s) such as hygiene, housekeeping, basic grooming, basic daily needs to promote functional independence.
- Assist with nutrition, hydration, elimination, personal care, positioning devices and restorative care.
- Treats all residents with dignity and respect. Promotes and protects all residents’ rights.
- Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures. Complies with standards of business conduct, and state/federal regulations and guidelines.
- Reports noncompliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel. Reports any retaliation or discrimination to HR or compliance officer.
- Reports any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator. Protects residents from abuse, and cooperates with all investigations.
- Reports any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and/or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy.
- Participates in all life safety and emergency drills and trainings. Fulfills responsibilities as assigned during implementation or activation of the facility’s emergency plan.
- Reports work-related injuries and illnesses immediately to supervisor.
- As a condition of employment, completes any assigned training and skills competency.
PERSONAL SKILLS AND TRAITS DESIRED/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS - Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
- Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork.
- Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
- Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
- Must have patience, tact, and willingness to deal with difficult residents, family and staff.
- Must be able to relay information concerning a resident’s condition.
- Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace.
- Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
- Ability to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
- Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting and perform other common physical movements as needed for the position.
- Subject to frequent interruptions.
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