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Job DescriptionJob DescriptionThe primary purpose of your job position is to provide direct nursing care to the residents and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities of your assigned unit. Such supervision must be in accordance with current Federal, State, and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern the Long-term care facility, as well as our established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Director of Nursing Services, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is always maintained. Maintain Rights of Residents as set forth by the Texas Department of Health Laws and Regulations.  Direct the day-to-day functions of the nursing activities in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility.  Ensure that the nursing services Policies and Procedures Manual is followed by nursing personnel, and that it reflects the day-to-day nursing care procedures always used by this facility.  Interpret the department's policies and procedures to employees, residents, visitors, government agencies, etc.  Ensure that nursing personnel are following their prospective job descriptions.  Ensure that reference materials are maintained at the nurses’ station and are current.  Periodically review the resident's written discharge plan. Participate in the updating of this plan as necessary.  Admit, transfer and discharge residents as required.  Complete accident/incident reports as necessary.  Assume the authority, responsibility, and accountability of the directing of the unit assigned.  Make necessary written and oral reports/recommendations to the Director of Nursing as required concerning personnel.  Inspect storage rooms, work rooms, utility closets, medicine rooms, patient rooms, etc. for upkeep and supply control and report any deficiencies immediately.  Assist the Infection Control Committee in identifying routine and job-related maintenance functions to ensure that Universal Precautions tasks are properly taken of.  Review complaints and other grievances from personnel and make changes as you deem necessary.  Meet with personnel on a regular basis concerning the operation of your assigned area. Assist in identifying and correcting problem areas, and/or the improvement of services.  Other duties as assigned, with or without reasonable accommodations, to assist in maintaining quality standards and maintaining the facility as a viable and successful entity. Page 2Safety and Sanitation Equipment and Supply Functions Residents Rights Functions  Ensure that an adequate number of appropriately trained personnel are always on duty to meet the needs of your assigned area by developing work assignments and assisting staff in completing and performing such tasks.  Counsel/discipline personnel as may become necessary.  Ensure that disciplinary action is administered fairly and without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, age, sex, religion, handicap, or marital status.  Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-departmental personnel, as well as other departments within the facility to assure that nursing services and activities can be adequately maintained to meet the needs of the residents.  Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit.  Ensure that facility personnel, residents, visitors, etc. follow established safety regulations, to include fire protection/prevention, smoking regulations, infection control.  Report all incidents and accidents immediately.  Correct all unsafe and hazardous conditions and equipment immediately.  Be prepared to handle emergencies as they come up, i.e., rescheduling personnel's work schedules, etc. and assuring that all such situations are handled in a timely manner.  Make sure that all appropriate protective devices/clothing are on hand for handling infectious waste and or body/blood fluids.  Ensure that all work services areas on your unit are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner, such as nurse’s stations, medicine preparation rooms, etc.  Monitor your personnel to ensure that they are following established protection and prevention programs by inspecting work areas and use of equipment.  Assure that personnel follow established departmental policies and procedures, including appropriate dress codes, and all safety regulations in the use of equipment and always supplies.  Ensure that nursing personnel participate in and conduct all fire safety and disaster preparedness drills in a safe and professional manner.  Participate in the development, implementation and maintenance of infection control and universal precautions to assure that a sanitary environment is always maintained, and that aseptic and isolation techniques are followed by personnel.