Job Posting for Registered Nurse at Advir Health Care Systems
REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL NURSE JOB DESCRIPTION: Job Duties: Registered Nurse works under the direct supervision of the Administrator and is responsible for ensuring that the utmost competent care and safety is consistently delivered to all clients.
Required Qualifications:
Current RN license in the state of Georgia
First Aid/CPRNCIC/DBHDD clearance
2 years of nursing experience
At least 6 months experience working in a skilled nursing or assisted living facility working with those individuals living with dementia, and or geriatric or disoriented individuals
Capable of lifting 50 pounds without assistance.
Maintains current driver’s license if doing transportation
Must have a positive attitude, flexibility, and ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds
Willingness to work evenings and weekends
Duties and Responsibilities:
Supervise the LPN, CNA, and Direct Care Staff
Supports individuals in attaining personal goals and desires
Ensures safety and security of individualsTurns and re-positions bedridden individuals, alone or with assistance, to prevent bedsores
Completes all progress notes and documentation before change of shift
Assist individuals with ADLs (supervising, feeding, bathing, and dressing)
Take vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration) as needed
Prepare and administer injections/enemas
Collect samples and monitor catheters/feeding tubes
Provide wound care and Routine hygiene care throughout the day.
Supervise in addressing their ISP/Plan of Care goals and document progress
Support all opportunities for the growth, learning, and development of the individual
Complete daily progress notes highlighting person center events
Complete understanding of the agency’s policies and procedures
Attend all staff meetings
Maintain individuals’ records on site by policy and procedures.
Attend mandated training as required
Assumes full responsibility when at work for food preparation, community activities, and assisting individuals with other needs
Supports individuals by planning nutritious meals, and supporting those with special diets
Cooperates with family members regarding reasonable requests related to the needs of individuals
Supervises the self – self-self-administration of prescribed medication and maintains a record of medication by documentation on Mars according to established policies
Maintains medical chart for each individual, consistent with physician’s orders, and reports any medical emergencies according to the Medical Emergency Plan.
Administer medications to those individuals unable to self-administer.
Assumes responsibility for cash disbursements given by supervisor and keeps receipts showing the actual amount spent, if applicable
Supports individuals with learning and maintaining personal and household skills
Provides physical support to residents; including, but not limited to, lifting and moving adaptive equipment
Receives visitors to the facility; maintains family family-oriented nature of the facility by being hospitable to family members and other natural supports by making arrangements as needed for family
Supports and encourages individuals through the use of positive reinforcement and non-intrusive consequencesAbstains from mental, physical, or verbal abuse, humiliation, withholding personal funds, and the use of physical
restraint or isolationReports and records significant behavior incidents to the Supervisor and Case Manager
Observe confidentiality guidelines. Refrains from discussing individuals with any person other than those indicated in the residents’ files
Acts as a role model supporting and counseling in routine and spontaneous activities
Works at all times to enhance the lives of the residents by treating them with consideration and respect, and full recognition of dignity, individuality, and need for privacy
Maintains a Positive Team Work Environment
Accepts and gives constructive criticism, as appropriate
Avoids gossiping and spreading rumors or unfound statements
Assist others as appropriate
Accepts responsibility in a positive, constructive manner
Willingly takes on additional tasks
Volunteers for special assignments
Readily “fills in” when other staff are absent
Promotes the agency’s mission and purpose in professional and private life
Completes routine duties without reminders
Maintains a clean, safe work environment
Attends staff meetings and training sessions requested by the supervisor or management
Completes any duties as assigned by supervisor.
Assumes responsibility for the care of the home/facility, grounds, equipment and furnishings
Report to the supervisor any maintenance problems when they occur
Complies with policies of the Department of Behavior Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of Community Health, and Advir Health Care Systems as they relate to oversight and management of the facilities and this position
Complies with requirements to maintain accreditation
Other Requirements:
Transportation (only if the standards required by DBHDD are met)
Work without direct supervisionParticipates in personal work evaluations
Maintains a good attendance record
Reports for work on time, observe policies regarding hours worked and punctuality
Works overtime, as needed, according to personnel policies
Maintains a helping relationship with other staff and the Board of Directors
Represents Advir Health Care Systems in a positive way to the general public
Maintains the flexibility to change routines, if needed
Possesses the mental and physical ability and stamina to perform the job well
Follows all other requirements of current personnel policies
Performs other reasonable related duties as assigned by the Administrator
Requirements:
All Training required by DBHDD will be met by the standards.
Competency
Fluent in the written and spoken English languageBasic computer skills
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