Skilled Nursing RN Charge Nurse
Full Time
Onsite
About the job
Nursing Position
Join our team as a nursing professional responsible for providing comprehensive care to residents. This position requires a commitment to maintaining high standards of patient care in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Job Description
- Completes comprehensive nursing assessments of all residents on admission and on an ongoing basis according to state and federal regulations using the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and evaluation).
- Demonstrates competence in clinical skills as identified on the Competency Verification and Training Checklist.
- Assures assigned residents receive ordered medication, treatments, and other procedures within defined time frames, utilizing appropriate infection control procedures.
- Demonstrates familiarity with the therapeutic effects and side effects of all medications administered.
- Obtains equipment/supplies to provide care as needed.
- Assures procedures are followed for pressure ulcers, dehydration, malnutrition, incontinence, pain, and medication administration.
- Accurately completes glucometer testing and control monitoring according to procedure.
- Implements specific approaches to deal with behavior and enhances residents' mood states according to resident care plans.
- Assures resident care for assigned residents is completed through reviewing documentation and updating as necessary.
- Uses the EMR accurately and documents actions and notations for all resident condition changes according to policy and procedure.
- Records daily skilled nursing notes (GSS) and documents all actions taken related to admission, discharge, transfers, or death.
- Documents incidents or accidents in resident records and all necessary forms (incident reports, etc.).
- Completes behavior documentation according to policy and procedure and completes the seven-day observation tool.
- Assists/participates in the quality improvement process, including audits and corrective procedures as assigned.
- May complete the assigned portions of the MDS for Nursing and sign the MDS forms to signify completion of the process.
- Assures physician's orders are processed and physicians notified in a timely manner.
- Makes rounds with physicians as assigned and attends or obtains resident reports prior to beginning shifts.
- Receives and shares information; observes and reports residents' conditions.
- Responds promptly to resident call lights and directs/assists with resident, family/significant other education.
- Notifies family on condition changes and reports/assures timely follow-up of signs/symptoms of resident infections.
Qualifications
- Education Experience: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Prior work experience in a similar or related position preferred. Maintains required certification/qualifications and associated standards. Licensure for state of practice is required. BLS certification is necessary.
Skills/Abilities
- Knowledge: Knowledge of basic nursing skills; knowledge and familiarity with the therapeutic effects and side effects of all medications administered.
Physical/Mental Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will operate/activate/use/prepare/inspect/place/detect/position objects, tools, or controls. The employee will frequently communicate/express oneself/exchange/observe/assess/detect information relative to this position. The employee is required to maintain a stationary position/move/position self in response to job tasks. Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both orally and in writing.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Directly supervises assigned employee(s). Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies, procedures, and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems; fostering an environment for employee engagement.
Work Environment
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Frequency of travel may vary based on business need.
Weight Lifting Requirement
35 lbs.
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