RN Respiratory Nurse

Overview

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

Note: The following outlines the responsibilities, duties, and requirements for the role as described in the original job description.

• Assist the Director of Nursing Services in directing the day-to-day functions of the nursing activities in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines governing the long-term care facility.
• Participate in developing, maintaining, and updating written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department.
• Ensure reference material (i.e., PDRs, regulations, professional standards of practice, etc.) maintained at the nurses  stations is current.
• Recommend written material to assist the nursing service department in meeting the day-to-day needs of residents.
• Ensure the Nursing Service Procedures Manual is current and reflects day-to-day nursing procedures.
• Ensure all nursing service personnel comply with procedures in the Nursing Service Procedures Manual.
• Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the Director as necessary concerning the operation of the nursing service department.
• Periodically review the department s policies, procedure manuals, job descriptions, etc., and make recommendations for revisions to the Director.
• Assist in coordinating nursing services with other resident services to ensure continuity of residents  total care regimen.
• Ensure nursing service personnel are in compliance with their job descriptions.
• Participate in developing, maintaining, and implementing the facility s quality assurance program for the nursing service department.
• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) by authorized government agencies as requested.
• Periodically review residents  written discharge plans and assist in updating/discharging plans as required, including planning the nursing services portion of the resident s discharge plan.
• Meet with nursing staff and support personnel to plan department services, programs, and activities.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required. Complete accident/incident reports as necessary.
• Interpret department policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors, and government agencies as required.
• Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary.
• Agree not to disclose assigned user  password and report suspected violations; agree not to disclose resident s protected health information and report violations; report unauthorized attempts to access the facility s information system.

• Attend committee meetings (e.g., Infection Control, Policy Advisory, Pharmaceutical, Quality Assessment) as required.
• Prepare written and/or oral reports of nursing service programs and activities for committees as directed.
• Provide information to the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee as requested.
• Participate in developing agenda for Care Plan Committee meetings as necessary.
• Participate in regular reviews of discharge plans and share plans with the Care Plan Committee as required.
• Implement recommendations from committees as instructed by the Director.

• Ensure a sufficient number of licensed practical and/or registered nurses are available for each shift to maintain quality care.
• Ensure sufficient certified nursing assistants are available for each shift to meet daily care needs.
• Develop work assignments and assist in completing and performing tasks; delegate administrative authority to Charge Nurses as appropriate.
• Ensure all nursing assistants are enrolled in or have graduated from an approved nursing assistant training program.
• Ensure nurse aide trainees are under direct supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Make daily rounds to ensure staff perform according to acceptable nursing standards; report findings to the Director.
• Monitor absenteeism and report problem areas; ensure adherence to policies and dress codes.
• Review complaints and grievances of department personnel; report as required.
• Create and maintain good working rapport with interdepartmental and facility staff; foster warmth and a calm environment.
• Meet with shifts regularly to identify/improve problem areas and services; participate in staff evaluations and determine staffing needs; participate in disciplinary actions as needed.
• Ensure disciplinary action is administered fairly and without discrimination.
• Report occupational exposures, incidents of fraud, and ensure proper security of information systems.

• Inform nursing service personnel of new admissions, room assignments, and ensure rooms are ready.
• Greet new admissions; escort to rooms; make…