Optimal Home Care & Staffing, LLC RN Job Description Summary It is the responsibility of a staff Registered Nurse under the supervision of an RN Manager, RN Supervisor, RN Assistant Director of Nursing, RN Director of Nursing, and Administrator to perform routine treatments and services in the delivery of care to the residents. An RN must serve as a staff nurse and, at times, as a charge nurse on the floor and be responsible for daily work assignments of the LVNs and nursing assistants. An RN will provide information for the valuations of nursing assistants and LVNs concerning performance appraisals and in educating, consoling, or listening to families and residents. Responsibilities 1. Be aware of areas that make residents subject to abuse and prevent such abuse. 2. Maintain open lines of communication among the nursing shifts, departments, supervisors, physicians, and families. 3. Be aware of safety issues and strive to accomplish all responsibilities in a safe manner. Consistently reinforce good safety attitudes and practices displayed by other staff members 4. Control, prepare, and administer treatments and medications with knowledge of the purpose and adverse effects of the nursing care provided. 5. Function as a knowledgeable and supportive committee member upon request by the Director of Nursing to maintain high levels of health care. 6. Complete all documentation for assessments, observations, planning evaluations, orders by physicians, and care provided to residents. 7. Utilize professional assessment skills to identify physical, mental, and psychosocial needs of residents and patients. Be able to develop a care plan to meet those needs in a multi-disciplinary approach. 8. Function in a supervisor capacity as assigned for the completion of a resident's and patient's care, employee guidelines and disciplines, and maintenance of a positive environment. 9. Function as a resource and mentor to peers and subordinates to maintain professional nursing standards. 10. Act on patient's (resident's) behalf to ensure the patient's rights and be aware of and prevent resident abuse. Qualifications 1. Able to work as a team member. 2. Able to maintain confidential information. 3. Able to communicate effectively with the company personnel, residents, patients, and families. 4. Able to handle occasional physical and verbal abuse from residents and handle it in an appropriate professional manner at all times. 5. Able to supervise (instruct, assign work, etc.) nursing assistants, LPVs, and LVNs. Skills 1. Able to use RN nursing skills as described by the Board of Nursing. Education 1. High School Education 2. Current RN Licensure 3. CPR Certification 4. Must maintain CEU requirements as required by the Board of Nursing Physical and Mental Requirements 1. Physical Activity • Able to perform medium work (exerting up to 50 pound of force) • Near clarity vision of 20 inches or less • Able to perform the following physical activities: standing, pushing, pulling, grasping, haring, sitting, stooping, walking, talking, and repetitive motions Working Conditions 1. Exposure to noise of agitated patients 2. Exposure to significant work pace/pressure 3. Exposure to chemicals and disinfectants 4. Exposure to bodily fluids 5. Work in well-lighted, heated, and air-conditioned building Task List 1. Read and listen to nurse's report on resident's status 2. Chart weekly and monthly Medicare residents 3. Record Input and Output (I/0) 4. Write or tape report 5. Attend scheduled quarterly care plan meetings 6. Process transfer of residents into and out of the hospital 7. Administer medications and treatments 8. Administer NG and gastronomy tube feedings 9. Administer fleet enemas and suppositories 10. Change colostomy bags 11. Check all vital signs 12. Check residents for injuries after falls 13. Do accuchecks when ordered or indicated 14. Perform physical assessments: inspect, escalate, and palpate 15. Check any skin problems of the residents 16. Assess all aspects of a resident's needs using a holistic approach 17. Take telephone orders from doctors 18. Call families about the condition of the residents 19. Order medications 20. Give report to nursing assistants 21. Supervise and assign tasks to nursing assistants 22. Be available to assist nursing assistants when problems arise 23. Supervise residents during meal times 24. Ensure that all staff accidents are investigated, a cause has been determined, and appropriate corrective action has been implemented 25. Determine appropriate safety rules, policies, and procedures for the department Other Considerations 1. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with known disabilities (unless if to do so would impose an undue hardship on the operation of the facility). 2. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by an employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow and perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisors. I, _________________________________________________, have read the above job description and fully understand the conditions set forth therein. I will perform these duties to the best of my ability. ___________________________________________________ Nurse's Signature __________________ Date Signed