*GENERAL DUTIES*
* Physician's Computer Company: EHR/EMR
* Administers and records medication, treatments, and monitoring e.
g.
glucose checks, as ordered, and reports and documents resident response
* Accurately transcribes physician's orders
* Completes monthly summaries as scheduled
* Reviews the care plan with NAs on monthly summary day and updates the care plan to reflect the resident’s current condition.
* Notifies the RN Supervisor immediately of a significant change in the resident’s condition
* Reports and records changes in resident condition to the RN Supervisor
* Communicates resident transfers to immediate family and via email to department heads
* Completes transfer form for all transfers
* Updates care plans with clear, concise, time-limited goals to reflect resident condition and directs team to implement approaches
* Assists physicians with rounds, examinations, and treatments as needed
* Collects laboratory specimens e.
g.
: urine, cultures, stool, etc.
, and arranges for delivery to the Hospital with accurate and complete requisitions.
Documents in PCC when laboratory work is done
* On resident death, supervises and assists with post-mortem procedures.
Assists with the collection of resident's clothing and belongings.
Notifies all department heads of death via email, make phone calls as directed by RN Supervisor
* Encourages resident participation in scheduled activities
* Reports to team changes in resident condition, care plan changes and any special assignments to be carried out
* Assists RN Supervisor with annual evaluations of nursing assistants
* Along with RN Supervisor, writes commendations and counseling records as needed
* Accurately completes incident reports or assists team members in writing report
* Documents weights and vital signs and follows up as needed, including reweighing residents if there is a three-pound or more discrepancy from the last weight
* Cleans and stocks treatment trays daily
* Prepares daily reports for the wing
* Counts narcotics with another nurse at the beginning and end of the shift
* Maintains an accurate inventory of resident belongings - notes new items brought in and items removed from the facility
* Maintains work area in clean, orderly condition.
Performs housekeeping assignments as scheduled
* Submits maintenance requests as needed
* Maintains a clean, safe, and healthy environment and reports potential safety hazards
* Supervises and directs resident care by nursing assistants to ensure the prescribed plan of care is carried out
* Performs additional duties as directed by supervisor
* Attends care plan conference for residents on assigned wing if requested
* Assists in the orientation of new nursing staff
* Adjust staffing assignments as needed to ensure good resident care
* Conducts team conferences as needed
* Assures that staff is familiar with changes in policies and procedures
* Updates the daily census as needed
* Monitors NA documentation for completeness and compliance with regulations
* Collects data for quality assurance studies as directed
* Monitors nurse aide job performance for compliance with infection control practices
* Provides direct care for residents as needed, within restrictions
* Seeks clarification or guidance to perform job responsibilities when in doubt
* Documents drug disposal on resident charts in PCC.
* Attends in-services, department and staff meetings, committee meetings as required
* Assist CNAs in the hall as needed
*DRESS CODE*
* Uniforms –Any colored scrubs
* Shoes - clean and in good repair - no open-toe sandals
* Hair - clean
* Sweaters - cardigans, vests of any color
* Jewelry - no large or dangling earrings or necklaces.
* No heavy perfumes
* Name tags - worn daily
* No short or jogging pants
*PHYSICAL DEMANDS*
* Good physical health and mental alertness to be capable of performing job functions and completing work assignments promptly
* Ability to pass employment physicals and as required
* Knowledge of principles of good body mechanics
* Have physician permission to perform duties outlined in the transitional duty job description
* Must be free of communicable disease
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $54,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Disability insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Free parking
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
Physical setting:
* Long term care
Supplemental pay types:
* Differential pay
Work Location: In person
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