SUMMARY OF JOB:

This position is responsible for overseeing the shift staff and Convent operation during the assigned shift.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follow established standards of nursing practice and implement facility policies and procedures.
• Interpret existing policies and procedures to nurses, nursing assistants, residents, families and physicians.
• Participate in report at the beginning and end of shift and include sufficient information for follow-up action as needed.
• Provide supervisory oversight to shift staff.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations within the assigned shift.
• Conduct disciplinary meetings with staff in accordance with Villa policy.
• Follow facility admission/ discharge/ transfer protocol.
• Assign nurses to residents and adjust schedules to cover call outs, if needed.
• Assist wing nurse in communicating resident admission to other departments and physicians, as needed.
• Ensuring nursing operational standards are met.
• Practice infection control according to facility procedures.
• Document on residents’ progress notes as necessary.
• Listen to resident, family or physician concerns and initiate appropriate action.
• Identify resident problems, emergency situations, safety hazards and initiate appropriate action to resolve them.
• Participate in facility education programs, staff meetings, in-service education and committee meetings as assigned.
• Participate in the Partner in Mission evaluation process.
• Attend daily huddles and regularly scheduled floor meetings to improve communications and resolve problems.
• Completes annual compliance, assessments and HIPAA training and exhibits behavior as set forth by the Code of Compliance in the performance of their duties.
• Adheres to the Organizations Policies and Procedures regarding the Compliance Program of the organization and is timely in reporting any possible concerns.
• Follows all local, state, and federal regulations as they pertain to their position.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Unit Manager or Director of Nursing, as needed.

STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE

STANDARD

EXPECTATION

Spirit of Unity and Teamwork

Willing to assist and support co-workers; flexible to a change in work assignment; participate in team meetings; value the contributions of all and include all in decisions that will affect them.

Respect

Recognize the dignity and value of each person; appreciate, embrace and celebrate diversity; speak to others and about others in a kind manner; respond to and give direction with emotional control; maintain privacy and confidentiality in personal matters; always knock on the door before entering a room; treat the property of others carefully and responsibly.

Spirit of Hospitality and Relationship Building

Greet each person I meet; welcome new residents, families and co-workers; courteous and friendly in manner; build positive relationships.

Communication

Listen attentively to others and respond respectfully; share important information with those that need to know; address concerns with the appropriate persons and work with them together to resolve the concerns.

Responsibility, Sense of Ownership and Stewardship

Assumes responsibility for the Villa’s reputation; open to new ideas and new approaches to the job.

Compassionate Care and Service

Respond to residents needs in a timely manner; take time to speak with family members; give timely feedback to persons who express concerns; foster a healing environment within the Villa community

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• LPN: Graduate of an approved School of Practical Nursing

Current license as an LPN in the state of Pennsylvania

EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• 3 years of related experience
• Knowledge of current nursing practices
• Knowledge of current pharmacological interventions and appropriate administration.
• Basic computer skills.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Moderate to heavy physical effort
  • Lift/carry up to 40 lbs.
• Balance of sedentary/mobility work
  • Frequent kneeling/stooping/crouching/reaching/bending
  • Frequently moves/lifts supplies or equipment
  • Frequently transfers and re-positions residents
• Ability to communicate verbally.
• Reading/seeing/writing requires far and near visual acuity, field vision, and color vision to read written communications.
• Must be able to write legibly.
• Eye-hand coordination and finger dexterity to perform the duties as described above.

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