Registered Nurse - Valley Health Services Nursing Home

Registered Nurse - PD

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The primary function of the Registered Nurse - PD is to provide supervision to all clinical staff as well as staff from other departments working during specified shift; Assist the Director of Nursing in directing and supervising Nursing Services concerned with resident care; Staffing coordinator of his/her shift; Evaluate and direct nursing care of resident and must be constantly available to the nurses in charge of the various units and know of changes in condition of resident and the indicated action.

Responsibilities include:

• Integrate the philosophy and objectives of the Nursing Home and the Nursing Department into the management of nursing on all units in the Nursing Home
• Assume the responsibility of the staffing of Nursing Services on the 3-11 & 11-7 shift
• Determine quality of nursing care by observing residents, charts, care plans, and by communicating with the staff and physicians
• Assist the Charge Nurse in assessment of needs, identification nursing diagnosis based on histories, nursing problems and solutions
• Participates in nursing care committees as recommended by the Director of Nursing
• Assist with writing periodic evaluations and discussing individual goals with the other supervisors and charge nurses
• Work closely with the In-Service Director to provide programs suitable to geriatric care
• Report problems within the Nursing to Director of Nursing with suggested solutions
• Provide for continuity of care of all residents for three (3) shifts with report to Director of Nursing
• Maintain standards of care for each resident in the Nursing Home
• Assist charge nurse in assessment of needs, identification of nursing diagnosis based on histories, nursing problems and solutions of the resident
• Correlate nursing plan with medical plan by reviewing written plan and checking orders
• Interpret care to residents, families, nursing staff and other nursing home personnel
• Participate in resident teaching programs
• Participate in writing guidelines for care plans and defining policies and procedures
• Discuss administrative and nursing care problems with other Nursing Home Supervisors and Director of Nursing
• Keep informed of new medical and nursing measures as related to the needs of residents
• Maintain an environment conducive to providing quality care
• Makes rounds to observe effectiveness of care and institute immediate changes as necessary
• Cooperate with attending physician during their visits
• Give care to resident who requires nursing judgment and skill
• Demonstrate new nursing techniques
• Maintain a system for communication of nursing care information
• Participate in nursing care committees
• Maintain adequate records
• Report adequate nursing care information to other Nursing Home Supervisors and Director of Nursing
• Use Nursing Care Plan as a guide for reports, rounds, and conferences
• Share information with other professional disciplines, facility departments and community agencies
• Suggest areas for study and participate in nursing research
• Assume responsibility for teaching relative to planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care
• Assist with the staffing of other shifts, as needed due to call-ins
• Assign personnel to nursing team department on needs of residents and professional or technical competence of workers
• Identify problems if nursing care and assist team in assignment of personnel
• Report staffing needs to the Director of Nursing
• Participate in orienting programs
• Participate in In-Service Programs
• Supervise and counsel personnel assigned to your shift
• Create and maintain a working climate conducive to producing quality care
• Respect individual for ability, knowledge and skills
• Plan opportunities for growth and development
• Guide working relationships within unit with residents, families, visitors, Nursing personnel, medical staff, hospital department and representatives of community agencies
• Support personnel policies
• Recommend changes to the Director of Nursing
• Keep personnel informed of changes
• Maintain an effective communication system
• Interpret for individual the new, current and standing policies posted on bulletin boards on units
• Review critical incidents and discuss with the Director of Nursing and other Supervisors and interpret to staff
• Write periodic evaluations and discuss with personnel both strengths and weaknesses
• Report to Director of Nursing any personnel problems
• Complete incident reports, review reports and co-sign for all staff members
• Keep abreast of new developments on management
• Suggest changes to Director of Nursing
• Attend all required in-services and follow the department and facility policies and procedures including the use of protective equipment
• Maintain CONFIDENTIALITY of all pertinent resident care and employee information and follow the HIPAA and HIV regulations

Education:

• Required Other Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing and currently licensed by the State of New York
• ***RNs who do not currently hold a BSN or higher degree in nursing must meet the educational requirements established by the State of New York (New York State's BSN in 10 Law), including completion of a baccalaureate or higher degree in nursing within the timeframe required by applicable New York State law and regulations, unless otherwise exempt.

Experience:

• Minimum 1 year experience as a staff RN, preferred
• Minimum 2 years experience as a nursing supervisor, preferred

Licensure/Certifications:

• Current NYS License as a Registered Nurse, required
• BLS Certification, required

Skills:

• Attention to Detail
• Analysis & Evaluation
• Clinical Skills
• Coaching
• Multi-Tasking
• Interacting with People
• Maintain Confidentiality
• Planning
• Team Building

Physical Requirements:

• Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 lbs. for force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.
• Occasional balancing, climbing, crouching, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, stooping
• Frequent grasping
• Constant typing/clerical/dexterity, hearing, repetitive motion, seeing/monitor/computer use, standing, talking, visual acuity (color, depth, perception), walking, fit testing

Hazards:

• Occasional radiation/radiant energy
• Frequent bodily fluids/bloodborne exposure

Working Conditions:

• Frequent noise, odors

Travel:

• Occasional Travel - The job may require travel from time- to-time, but not on a regular basis

Bassett Healthcare Network's commitment to our employees includes benefit programs carefully designed with the needs and values of all our employees in mind. Many of the benefits we offer are paid fully or in large part by Bassett. Our generous benefits offerings include:

• Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability protection
• Retirement benefits including an employer match
• And more!

Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and/or position.

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry