Position Purpose
The Registered Nurse Oversight role works closely with the Resident Care Director to ensure compliance with state policies and ensuring resident safety and dignity.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
- Adheres to and conveys a philosophy that supports the dignity, privacy, independence, choice, and individuality of residents
- Assists RCD with developing, implementing and reviewing resident service plans as needed to comply with doctor orders, state requirements and community policies
- Adhere to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) privacy policies and procedures
- Ensure that required documentation is complete and follows regulations and standards
- Assist communities with performing or supervising the performance of individual nursing services as needed
- Provide direction and monitoring of unlicensed care staff and others as needed
- Coordinate Wellness Services procedures to admit new residents as needed
- Assist with training/orientation of staff concerning Wellness Services functions and procedures as directed; provide staff in-services as required
- Able to evaluate the resident's condition for changes or symptoms through observation and in non-traditional ways
- Assess prospective residents to determine care needs and appropriateness for residency
- Identify at-risk residents and help create a risk management plan if needed
- Communicate with residents, families, staff, physicians, and other healthcare providers regarding resident health issues and service plans as needed
- Assist with the facilitation of alternative placement or supplemental care when appropriate
- Oversee medication setup and delivery system as needed
- Respond to resident emergency calls as needed, review and document emergency call responses
- Provide safe, secure storage of all medications, supplies, equipment, etc.
- Complete necessary care documentation (written and or electronic) timely and accurately
- Assure accurate documentation reflecting care provided to residents promptly
- Delegate nursing tasks when appropriate
- Issue nursing or clinical orders, based on the needs of the residents when needed
- Ensure unlicensed staff is up to date with all certification requirements
- Maintain confidentiality of all information pertaining to clients, families and employees
- Supervise the Resident's medication program under the direction of the Director of Resident Care
- Help residents with medications and/or treatments as indicated in the medication book and as assigned and allowed by regulation
- Help resident with all personal care functions as needed
- Respond to calls from the emergency call system in a timely manner as per training
- Demonstrate knowledge of and follows infection control procedures
- Help with meal services as requested, including setting up tables, serving meals, and cleaning up the dining room
- Help maintain a clean, comfortable, and safe environment by providing housekeeping services as needed
- Help resident at mealtimes and monitors resident’s eating habits
- Help resident to and from daily activities
- Measure and record vital signs, such as temperature, pulse, etc., and report any changes in condition
- Communicates with residents and families regarding care
- Attend all staff meetings, trainings, and educational classes as required
- Monitors for changes in resident needs, preferences, and/or health status and reports/documents any changes according to established procedures
- Report any abuse, suspected abuse, or alleged abuse to the appropriate supervisor and/or agencies
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Qualifications, Education, Experience, & Physical Requirements
- RN required with and active incumbent nursing license in the the state of Nebraska
- Demonstrate the ability to make appropriate professional judgments
- Excellent communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to maintain composure under stress Ability to handle multiple tasks
- Must have a desire to work with the seniors in an environment that upholds their privacy, dignity, choice, independence, and individuality
- Must meet in-service training requirements
- Must be able to work well with others and function effectively as part of a team
- Must have a clean criminal record, as determined by a criminal record clearance
- Knowledge of medication, dosage, terminology, side effects, and health factors
- This position requires spending a majority of the workday standing and walking, with occasional sitting
- At least three years of experience in an assisted living community preferred
- Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications
- Able to bend, kneel, squat, stand, and lift up to 50lbs as needed
- Able to work a flexible schedule, which includes, evenings, weekends, and holidays