Description :Current nursing (RN) licensure issued by appropriate state licensing agency, if required in the state of hireAssociates Degree in health care related fieldCurrent s ECC and/or CORE Training certification as requiredStrong leadership skills and experience in supervising and managementOne to two years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experienceExperience using Microsoft Office and Outlook software. Basic typing skills requiredAble to communicate effectively with all levels of management, associates, residents, family members, and outside contactsAble to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interestEnsures delivery of nursing services to residents according to professionally recognized using practices.Monitors nursing care for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and company care performance standardsEnsures that all associate hours on time cards and weekly hours reportCompletes nursing schedules for proper coverage to meet resident needs and according to budget guidelinesAssigns weekly blood pressure and weights to rotating shiftsMonitors staff in administration of medication, to include frequent audits of medication sheetsAssists the Medication Technicians in medication management, including administration of medications to residents, ordering medication from pharmacy and maintaining records as dictated in policies and procedures manualEnsures that medications are properly stored, medication carts / cupboards are cleaned and medication room is organized according to standardsObserves residents health status. Takes actions to address concerns within scope of practice and reports all significant changes, reactions to medications and treatment or significant incidents to nurse and/or attending physician immediatelyRegularly reviews capabilities or resident who self-administers medicationsConducts pre-admission screening of prospective new residents when assigned by supervisor and updates ever six (6) months or as needed. Ensures that all required documentation, including service plans and nursing assessments is completedPerforms ongoing assessments of resident physical and psychosocial needs and coordinates with nurse to assure quality proactive careCommunicates to families regarding resident’s personal needs and achievements. Reminds families or need for scheduled physician, dental, or eye care appointmentsAssists in organizing and developing service plan reviews as required, with appropriate resident care team members and resident familiesExplains procedures and treatments to residents to gain cooperation and understandingObserves residents, records significant reactions, and notifies resident director, physician, and pharmacist of resident’s condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidentsResponds promptly to all emergency calls from residents, including residents residing in independent section of residencePerforms daily and monthly safety and infection control checks of the home and grounds, assisting the resident director for resident health and safety purposesCoordinates monthly staff schedules, arranges replacement staffing when necessary and maintains clear records of all changes, requests and irregularitiesEnsures that in-house ancillary medical services such as podiatrist, doctor visits, psych visits, labs, x-ray, ambulance, etc. are scheduled and followed through.Participates in the maintenance of resident records including review of documentation performed by resident assistants, monthly MAR reviews, setting up new resident and thinning records appropriatelyParticipates in department quality improvement activities, to include completion of quality assurance surveys as assigned by residence directorShares on-call duties as requiredParticipates in community functions including family socials and open housesCommunicates with community professionalsEnsure appropriate handling of on-the-job injuries as reported by associates
