Registered Nurse

Responsible for the independent supervision of the delivery of care to a group of residents in a nursing unit. Assess resident needs, develop individual care plans, administer nursing care, evaluate nursing care, and supervise Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and other personnel in the delivery of nursing care.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must hold and maintain a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in practicing state.

• Recent clinical experience, education, or specialty skills specific to geriatrics.

• Demonstrate understanding that state and Federal rules and regulations govern the practices within the facility.

• Demonstrate working knowledge of infection control principles and practices.

• Ongoing pursuit of Continuing Education Credits in clinical subjects, management, personal growth and development.

• Proven ability to communicate effectively and positively with staff, residents and family members.

• Basic computer knowledge and ability with an aptitude to learn company software.

• Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance.

• Must meet all local health regulations and pass a post-employment physical exam, if required. This requirement also includes drug screening, criminal background investigation and reference inquiry.

Essential Job Functions

Resident Assessment

• Adhere to state rules and regulations concerning delivery of care and ensure that effective quality nursing care is delivered which is outcome focused on the utilization of the nursing process. Effectively interview the resident/responsible party to obtain information required for developing and implementing a plan of care.

• Demonstrate ability to perform physical assessment through observation, inspection, palpation, percussion and auscultation. If applicable, is involved in and accurately complete the RAI process.

• Identify needs and provide input for discharge planning and follow-up throughout length of stay.

Develops Plan of Care

• Develop individualized plan of care in collaboration with the resident/responsible party and interdisciplinary care team by documenting problems, statements, goals and approaches in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary care team.

• Seek LPN and Certified Nursing Assistant input when developing plan of care.

• Define realistic and obtainable long and short-term goals for the residents. Initiate appropriate nursing interventions with time frames for outcome evaluations and document appropriately in medical record.

• Revise plan of care with input from resident/responsible party and interdisciplinary care team. Implement teaching with resident/responsible party consistent with interdisciplinary plan of care.

Implements Plan of Care

• Implement plan of care consistently, effectively and cost efficiently with focus on resident centered outcomes.

• Identify rationale and anticipated outcomes for each nursing intervention.

• Assume responsibility for care interventions consistent with skill level and professional standards of care.

• Utilize time efficiently to assure completion of duties and responsibilities in allotted time frame.

• Utilize professional and sound judgment in delivery of care which is cost efficient but does not jeopardize safe, effective care delivery.

• Utilize all appropriate, available resources for resident/family/responsible party counseling and discharge planning.

• Follow company policies and procedures to ensure a safe, caring, comfortable and clean environment.

• Keep physician and/or other health care professionals (Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, podiatrist, dentist, etc.) informed of resident's condition; and notify physician and/or other healthcare professionals immediately of significant changes of condition.

• Work in collaboration with physician and/or other health care professionals by sharing information relevant to changing plan of care.

• Question and seek clarification of unclear orders.

Evaluates Plan of Care

• Evaluate team and make changes as needs are recognized. Critique and take responsibility for evaluating nursing care delivered. Utilize the expertise of Nursing colleagues to evaluate plan of care.

• Elicit feedback from…