Registered Nurse

SUMMARY:

Assists with the daily planning, organization, development, coordination, management, and direction of the Nursing Department in its programs and activities in accordance with Federal, State, and local guidelines and regulations, accepted standards of practice and as may be directed by Administration and/or VP of Nursing or designee.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

This job description in no way fully identifies all examples of work performed by an employee and should only be used as a guideline in understanding the nature of the position. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the essential functions of the position if the work is similar, related, or logical to the assignment of the position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from accredited College or University, accompanied by current RN license in the state of New Jersey
• Experience: Knowledge of MDS and care planning a plus, Supervisory skills, or at least six (6) months of full-time clinical experience.
• Certifications: Current BLS/CPR training with card for verification, any other certifications required for working in specific specialty areas (PALS, ACLS, NRP, etc.), IV Certification a plus

THE FOLLOWING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ARE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB THAT MUST BE MET SATISFACTORILY WITH OR WITHOUT ACCOMMODATION.

DEPARTMENTAL:

• Assists with the planning, organization, development, coordination, and direction of the Nursing Department in its programs and activities in accordance with current Federal, State, and Local guidelines and regulation, accepted standards of practice and as may be directed by Administration and/or VP of Nursing or designee
• The RN’s responsibilities, including supervising and carrying out clinical assignments in conducting direct care operations, have a significant impact on the facility operations
• The RN has the authority to formulate, affect, interpret, and implement management policies and operating procedures with regard to Nursing responsibilities
• Makes independent decisions, as necessary, in carrying out day to day operations in ensuring optimal resident care
• Directly supervises assigned staff which includes, but not limited to, participating in orientation, managing staff performance in relation to the position’s standards, and monitoring time and attendance
• Exercises good independent judgement and discretion in effectively managing assigned staff by, but not limited to, hiring, transfers, conducting performance appraisals, corrective disciplinary action, up to and including termination and other supervisory interventions which may affect a change in the assigned staff’s status and employment
• Makes recommendations to Department Head of designee, as to the hiring, firing, advancement, promotion, or any other change in employment status
• Responsible for supervision of care given to residents by Licensed Practical Nurse, CNA’s, and other members of the team
• Develops resident’s daily assignment sheets and makes changes as indicated, based on staffing patterns and resident acuity
• Independently assigns duties to staff to ensure optimal patient care
• Maintains a liaison and communicates with other department supervisors to adequately plan for resident activities an ensures continuity of resident care
• Responsible for ensuring administration of medication and treatments and evaluating resident’s response to medication and treatment
• Responsible for assessing the nutritional needs of residents
• Performs ongoing physical assessments on all residents and notifies Medical Staff, Nurse Manager/Supervisor
• Gives direct resident care based on sound scientific principles as deemed necessary
• Participates in pressure ulcer rounds and documents pressure ulcers in accordance with policies and procedures
• Participates in admissions, transfers, and discharge planning according to nursing procedures, including, but not limited to interviewing and assessing new admissions and initiating care plans
• Responsible for proving complete physical care
• Identifies educational needs of Nursing Staff and participates in in-service educational pro gains by attending and providing individual, group, unit, and facility education/ in-service
• Assures weights are obtained per policy and procedure, and that discrepancies are reported to RNM, Medical Staff, and dietary
• Makes rounds at least two (2) times per shift to assess resident condition and unit environment
• Maintains the confidentiality of all resident information as per HIPAA guidelines and the facility’s policies
• Develops and maintains a written care plan for each resident: both initial and interim care plans as problems/needs change
• Reviews and regularly evaluates resident care plans to meet nursing care goals
• Participation in resident teaching and documentation of same
• In absence of Nurse Manager, does MDS- care plans and runs CCP meeting, or as directed
• Responsible for complete assessment and nursing care plan of resident
• Responsible for accurate documentation in the chart and all related documentation as indicated
• Established communication links with patient, responsible relative, or friend
• Communicates with other disciplines to provide continuity of care
• Participates in investigation, facility emergencies, and other essential operations
• Responsible for providing a safe environment
• Keeps Administration/ Nursing Administration advised of potential/actual safety hazards
• Performs other duties as assigned

JOB COMPETENCY:

• Must maintain and provide facility with current license/certification as required by the position in a timely manner
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language with sufficient proficiency to meet the essential functions of the position
• Must possess the ability to utilize critical thinking skills and make good independent decisions when warranted by circumstances
• Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel
• Must function independently, demonstrate flexibility, and have the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing Nursing Department practices
• Must be demonstrate the ability to maintain satisfactory competency levels and professional standards of practice
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable adequate function to assure that all essential functions of this position can be fully met
• Must be able to operate a computer or the use of prosthetics or devices that will enable such use
• Must be physically able to operate specific equipment in relation to the position or use prosthetics or devices

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