Job Description
Job Description
Description :
JOB TITLE : Licensed Nurse
FLSA STATUS : Full-time, non-exempt
HOURS : All Shifts
RESPONSIBLE TO : Health and Wellness Director
Minimum Eligibility Requirements
Current state License in good standing, Previous experience working with the elderly in a healthcare setting
- Previous supervisory experience preferred
- Ability to establish effective relationships with residents, family members, and staff
- Strong documentation skills
- Strong organizational skills and ability to re-prioritize daily tasks to accommodate fluctuating needs of the residents and the Community
- Ability to represent the Community in a positive and professional manner
Essential Functions : Resident care
Assists with the resident assessment process as necessaryWork closely with Wellness Director to ensure resident service plans accurately address resident needs and are updated as resident needs changeAssists in monitoring that the medication cart and medication room are orderlyMonitors the daily care of all residentsPerforms skilled nursing tasks as defined by company policy and procedure, and as allowed by state lawResponds to all resident emergencies, determining need for and contacting emergency services, and / or physician and family, as appropriateDocuments observations, concerns, changes in resident conditions, incidents and / or accidents, and ensures that follow-up documentation occurs until issue is resolved.Reports observations, concerns, and changes in resident condition to Wellness Director, DRCS or Executive DirectorCommunicates resident needs and concerns to family members and physiciansAnswers and responds to calls from family members, physicians, and other outside healthcare providersRecords and implements physician orders, following appropriate procedures for fax and telephone ordersEnsures that information and interventions recorded on resident service plans are implemented by CaregiversObtains reports from caregivers before end of shiftGives report to oncoming NurseSupervisory Responsibilities of Caregivers
Ensures that assigned duties are completed in a satisfactory mannerMonitors performance of caregivers for compliance with established policies and procedures, and to ensure quality resident careReports Caregiver performance issues to Wellness Director, DRCS or Executive Director and provides input for Caregiver performance evaluationsManages shift coverage when staff members call in sick for the oncoming shiftActs as Manager on Duty for assigned shift in absence of Administrator or DirectorDeals appropriately with family member and visitor concerns or complaints, documenting the issues and actions taken through appropriate reporting mechanismManages minor physical plant issues that arise during assigned shift, reporting as necessary to Maintenance Director.Locks outside doors (p.m. shift); unlocks outside doors (a.m. shift)Working Conditions :
Able to work either full-time or part-time, as agreed upon with Administrator, with some weekend workAvailable to take some weekend call, as necessaryPhysical / Sensory Requirements : Medium work – Ability to exert 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or 10-25 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
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