• Full Time/Part Time Evening Shift (3pm-1100pm)
• Direct the
  day-to-day functions of the nursing assistants in accordance with current
  rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility.
• Ensure that all
  nursing personnel assigned to you comply with the written policies and
  procedures established by this facility.
• Ensure that the
  nursing service personnel comply with the procedures set forth in the Nursing
  Service Procedures Manual.
• Make written and
  oral reports/recommendations concerning the activities of your shift as
  required.
• Participate in
  surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as may be
  requested.
• Admit, transfer,
  and discharge residents as required per policies and procedures.
• Perform
  administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations,
  studies, charting, etc., as necessary.
• Complete and file
  required recordkeeping forms/charts upon the resident admission, transfer,
  and/or discharge.
• Receive telephone
  orders from physicians and record on the Physicians Order Form.
• Transcribe
  physicians orders to resident charts, cardex, medication cards, treatment/care
  plans, as required.
• Chart nurses notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided
  to the resident, as well as the resident response to care.
• Record
  new/changed diet orders. Forward information to the Dietary Department.
• Report all
  discrepancies noted concerning physician orders, diet change, charting error,
  etc., to the Nurse Manager and/or the Director of Nursing.
• Develop work
  assignments and/or assist in completing and performing such assignments.
  Provide leadership to nursing personnel assigned to your unit/shift.
• Make daily rounds
  of your unit/shift to ensure that nursing service personnel are performing
  their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards. Report
  problem areas to the Director of Nursing.
• Develop and
  maintain a good working rapport with inter-departmental personnel, as well as other
  departments within the facility to ensure that nursing services and activities
  can be adequately maintained to meet the needs of the residents.
• Inform
  appropriate personnel of new admissions, their expected time of arrival, room
  assignment, etc.
• Participate in
  the orientation of new residents/family members to the facility
• Requisition and
  arrange for diagnostic and therapeutic services, as ordered by the physician,
  and in accordance with our established procedures
• Review the
  resident chart for specific treatments, medication orders, diets, etc., as
  necessary
• Make periodic
  checks to ensure that prescribed treatments are being properly administered by
  certified nursing assistants and to evaluate the resident physical and
  emotional status.
• Administer
  professional services such as; catheterization, tube feedings, suction,
  applying and changing dressings/bandages, packs, colostomy, and drainage bags,
  glucometers, and range of motion exercises, end of life patient care
• Obtain sputum,
  urine and other specimens for lab tests as ordered.
• Take and record
  TPRs, blood pressures, etc., as necessary.
• Administer
  medications per facility protocols.
• Ensure that
  personnel providing direct care to residents are providing such care in
  accordance with the resident care plan and wishes.
• Ensure that your
  assigned work areas (i.e., nurse stations, medicine preparation rooms, etc.)
  are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner.
• Inform the
  Director of Nursing of any changes that need to be made on the care plan.
• Ensure that your
  nurses notes reflect that the care plan is being followed when administering
  nursing care or treatment.
• Ensure that your
  assigned certified nursing assistants (CNAs) are aware of the resident care
  plans

Qualifications: 

• Registered Nurse

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