RN

Department:Nursing
Reports To:Director of Nursing
FLSA Designation:Non-Exempt

Results Statement: I am accountable for producing the following results:

Carry out doctor’s orders, administer medications and treatments, assess resident’s condition, keep required charting records, inform physician of change in resident condition, keep family updated on change in resident condition, follow resident plan of care, instruct and supervise aides during the shift in order to carry out the resident’s plan of care and other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing and/or Administrator. As a RN/LPN of this facility you are to carry out the day-to-day functions of the nursing department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations which govern our facility to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

Essential Job Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Count narcotics with on-coming/off-going nurse.
• Receive/give report at beginning/end of shift.
• Pour liquid medicines.
• Relay any special treatments, activities, illnesses, cautions regarding resident to aide assigned to their care.
• Direct and supervise care given by aide to the resident.
• Report changes in resident conditions appropriately to Director of Nursing and/or Administrator.
• Make an assessment at beginning of shift of any resident mentioned in report as being ill or having problem.
• Report allegations of abuse or unusual occurrences immediately to the Administrator.
• Pass medications and chart at time given.
• Give treatments as ordered by physician.
• Check vital signs.
• Chart on weekly summaries as designated for that day and shift.
• Chart any unusual occurrences.
• Follow up charting where necessary.
• Report change in residents’ condition to physician or family.
• Take physicians phone orders.
• Transfer orders to MAR, treatment sheets, and appropriate departments.
• Do routine scheduled treatment, such as catheter changes when scheduled.
• Complete assessments in a timely manner.
• Assure interventions are taken to prevent problems: i.e., skin breakdowns, falls, and contractures.
• Make necessary arrangements of resident scheduled for out of facility doctor’s office visit.
• Check med cart for drugs that need reordering. Check which liquid medicines need reordering and phone in.
• Report any malfunctioning equipment.
• Provide direction and support to CNAs.
• Assist with passing trays and feeding residents at meal times.
• Assure aides keep record of meal intakes and offer substitutes as necessary.
• Make out assignments for next day.
• Complete thorough physical assessments and communicate findings effectively with resident’s physician
• Hold CNAs accountable for their care of the residents and ability to adhere to facility policies.
• Know where extinguishers are and how to direct the staff in cases of emergency.
• Remind and check to assure aides have completed monthly weights by 7th day of each month.
• Assure daily and weekly weights are obtained. Assign reweighs as necessary. Communicate significant weight changes to the physician.
• Work in conjunction with nurse/aide coordinator in resolving problems related to staff and residents and/or other departments.
• Attend in-services as necessary to stay abreast of changes pertaining to the nursing department.

Other duties may be assigned.

Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent customer service.
• Ability to problem solve and troubleshoot situations.
• Ability to respond to changing situations in a positive manner.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

Education/Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Must have a current license to practice nursing in the state of Indiana.

Physical Requirements: The Americans with Disability Act prohibits discrimination against a qualified individual with a disability. To be qualified for this position an individual must meet the above mentioned standards and/or be able to perform the essential functions.

• Intermittent physical activity including walking, standing, sitting, lifting, and supporting patients.
• May be exposed to virus, disease, and infection from residents and specimens within the facility.

Performance Standards:

Company Wide Performance Standards for Success

The following guidelines are standard across all positions within Lutheran Community Home.

1.Ability to understand LCH job procedures, responsibilities, and scope of duties. Performs all duties and responsibilities in a timely and effective manner in accordance with established company policies to achieve the overall objectives of this position.
2.Ability to work as part of a team within LCH’s organization, fostering a cooperative and harmonious working climate conducive to maximize employee morale and productivity.
3.Consistently and constructively projects the quality philosophy and vision of the company.
4.Creates a work environment that makes coworkers feel appreciated, accepted, and discourages actions that make coworkers feel merely tolerated. My commitment as an LCH “Diversity Change Agent” includes my responsibility to:
a.Take action when it is appropriate by addressing inappropriate behaviors
b.Act as a positive role model by respecting & honoring differences
c.Think “Inclusively” not “Exclusively or Special”
5.Ability to communicate with others, to assimilate and understand information, to make sound decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions. Ability to clearly communicate with residents, families, and coworkers.
6.Ability to provide exemplary service.
7.Adaptable to changes in work environment, schedule, and job requirements. Reliable in relation to punctuality, attendance, and willingness to help others. Able to multi-task and present work that is organized, accurate, detailed and timely.
8.Ability to recognize problems, exercise sound judgment, and arrive at logical conclusions that has LCH’s best interest in mind.
9.Holds company and resident information in the strictest confidence and performs work in accordance with all government laws, regulations, ordinances, and court rulings in those jurisdictions in which the company operates.
10.Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Brings any problems regarding systems and/or procedures to the attention of Management. Employees are encouraged to recommend ideas for the improvement of their department and position that are consistent with LCH’s strategic objectives.
11.Respects fellow coworker’s time, space, and need for concentration. Socializing and interruptions must not impede workflow.
12.All work will be performed according to company policies and standards inherent in all position agreements, system action plans, employee manuals, ongoing policy memoranda, and facilities and dress codes.
13.Performs other duties as deemed necessary by management to achieve the strategic objectives of LCH.

________________________________________

Statement of the Position Holder: I accept the accountabilities of this position and agree to produce the results, perform the work, and meet the standards set forth in this position agreement