What are the responsibilities and job description for the QA Nurse position at Sun Mar Healthcare?
Purpose of Your Job Position
The primary purpose of your job position is to provide direct nursing care to the residents, and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants. Such supervision must be in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be required by the Director of Nursing Services or Nurse Supervisor to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.
As Charge Nurse you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.
Direct the day-to-day functions of the nursing assistants in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility.
Cooperate with other resident services when coordinating nursing services to ensure that the resident?s total regimen of care is maintained.
Participate in developing, planning, conducting, and scheduling in-service training classes that provide instructions on ?how to do the job,? and ensure a well-educated nursing service department.