RN

Job Description

Description:

A. CLINICAL:

Coordinates and performs patient assessments as needed.

Coordinates development, implementation, and evaluation of Patient Care Plans.

Coordinates, performs, and administers and/or implements treatments, other nursing interventions as indicated by the Patient Care Plan or Physician Order.

Coordinates and provides nursing care in accordance with infection control

Follows safety policies when performing nursing care.

Coordinates and initiates emergency measures according to Federal, State, andCompany regulations and policies.

B. ADMINISTRATIVE:

Ensures the exchange and use of essential information necessary for quality patient care.

Ensures all documentation is maintained as required by Federal, State, and regulations and policies.

Ensures supply and medication inventories are sufficient to meet patient needs.

Coordinates staffing pattern to meet patient needs.

Coordinates and/or participates in all assigned meetings and in-services.

C. SUPERVISORY:

Establishes unit work goals and coordinates delivery of care through supervision.

Monitors staff performance with particular emphasis on the Patient Care

If assigned, monitors work performance of all Center staff, especially on evening andnight shifts.

Follows required Company coaching and disciplinary procedures.

D. CONSUMER SERVICE:

Presents professional image to consumers through dress, behavior, and speech.

Adheres to Company standards for resolving consumer concerns.

Ensures that all patient rights are protected.

E. CLINICAL:

Current nursing licensure in the state of California required.

Written and verbal communication skills in English for business necessity.

Administrative and organizational abilities necessary.

Current CPR certification required.

Two years of recent nursing experience in long-term healthcare preferred.

Current Registered Nursing Liscense preferred.Requirements:

A. CLINICAL:

Participates in Shift Report: makes rounds to verify clinical compliance, including periodic spot checks of patient's condition.

Time and Attendance Records and direct observation by DON.

Takes corrective action in response to Quality Assurance, Medical Records audit, and Consultant Reports.

Timely corrected reports.

In-cases of staffing emergencies, performs clinical tasks as required and/or assigned.

Direct observation by DON (and) verbal and written feedback.

Participates in comprehensive assessment (MDS) and Plan of Care.

Required documentation (i.e., nurse's notes).

Follows and monitors compliance to safety policies by nursing staff.

Direct observation by DON and review of Infection Control Reports.

Ensures all emergency measures to stabilize patient condition are utilized effectively.

B. ADMINISTRATIVE:

Confirms information used in delivery of quality patient care.

Feedback from involved parties and absence of complaints.

Reviews documentation for clinical compliance.

Medical Records audits, QA tools, and other consultant reports.

Reviews nursing care supply inventory.

Supplies available.

Observes bedside units for appropriate use of supplies.

Direct observation by DON.

Reviews medication related documentation.

Direct observation by DON and review of Pharmacy Consultant Report.

Ensures destruction of outdated medication according to Federal, State, Company, and Center requirements.

Documented in Destruction Record.

Schedules, coordinates, and/or monitors nursing staff.

Monthly and daily schedule reported to DON.

Replaces staff as necessary to meet mandated staffing requirements.

Review of daily Staffing Sheets.

Authorizes overtime as needed.

Documented on time-cards.

Participates in all assigned meetings and in-service.

Review of attendance record

C. SUPERVISORY:

Conducts regular planning meetings with nursing staff.

Meeting minutes; feedback from staff.

Conducts direct training or in-service of Center staff in conjunction with DSD.

Observes Patient Care Supervisors during patient rounds.

Coaches Patient Care Supervisor for both quality and quantity of supervisory, clinical and consumer service performance.

Direct observation by Director of Nurses (and) verbal and written feedback from staff.

Demonstrates effective supervisory work habits (i.e., regular attendance as scheduled).

Absence of complaints (and) Time and Attendance Record.

Praises and recognizes staff for effective supervisory performance and delivery of clinical care.

Direct observation by DON (and) verbal and written feedback from staff.

After review of coaching situation with Patient Care Supervisor, conducts follow up discussion and/or disciplinary discussion. Documents as required and notifies DON.

Documented appropriate Progressive coaching form.

Conducts rounds throughout Center to assure performance of all Center staff, and if applicable, identify problem areas and report to appropriate person.

Verbal and written feedback from staff (and) direct observation by DON.

Takes corrective action in response to identified problems.

Monitors patient appearance and comfort.

D. CONSUMER SERVICE:

Reports for duty in approved uniform and maintains high standards of personal hygiene.

Visual inspections by Patient Care Supervisor or other management staff.

Refrains from rude and discourteous behavior toward consumers and coworkers. Avoids the use of profanity.

Direct observation by Patient Care Supervisor or other management staff (and) absence of complaints.

Limits eating and/or smoking to designated areas. 3. Direct observation by Patient Care Supervisor or other management staff (and) absence of complaints.

Reports to duty promptly as scheduled and takes breaks only during assigned times and in designated places.

Time and attendance records, direct observation by Patient Care Supervisor or other management staff (and) absence of complaints.

Speaks, writes, and understands English for business necessity. 5. Direct observation by Patient Care Supervisor or other management staff (and) absence of complaints.

Follows consumer service standards for: 6. A combination of absence of complaints

Making daily contact with patients; (and) periodic audit of skills by Patient Care

Greeting visitors; Supervisor or other management staff.

Making initial contact with newly admitted residents;

Giving information to patients and visitors;

Getting information from patients and visitors;

Referring patients and visitors; and

Handling complaints.

10. Utilizes the telephone in accordance with consumer service standards when: 7. Direct observation by Patient Care

Answering phones; Supervisor or other management staff.

Placing a caller on hold;

Transferring a call; and

Taking a message.

11. Utilizes the paging system effectively. 8. A combination of absence of complaints (and) periodic audit of skills by Director of Nursing Services and other management staff.

12. Monitors general patient care to identify and correct any infringement of patient rights.

13. A combination of absence of complaints (and) periodic audit of skills by Director of Nursing Services and other management staff.