Registered Nurse Full Time 12-Hour Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

The LPN/RN  is responsible for caring for the facility’s residents, families, co-workers. The primary purpose of the position is to provide direct nursing care to the residents, and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants. Such supervision must be in accordance with current federal, state and local standards and guidelines and regulations that govern the facility, and as may be required by the Director of Nursing to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times. The LPN/RN Charge Nurse is entrusted to provide innovative, responsible healthcare with the creation and implementation of new ideas and concepts that continually improve systems and processes to achieve superior results.

Essential Functions include, but are not limited to:

• Under the direction of a licensed physician, directs and leads the care of Residents using specialized nursing skills related to long term care.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and adheres to Federal/State life safety codes, the Florida Nurse Practice Act, Standards of Practice for Long Term Care Nursing as well as legal, regulatory requirements.
• Reviews and updates care plan, physician orders, MAR/Pharmacy profile and other records to ensure resident needs are met.
• Analyzes, evaluates, and reports the needs of the Residents appropriately.
• Coordinates, in cooperation with the nursing and facility leadership, ancillary health care and health education services for Residents.
• Identifies Resident problems, concerns, or issues and provide appropriate follow-up to ensure resolution.
• Supervises direct care staff and monitors effective service delivery during assigned shift.
• Reviews Resident treatment and medication records to assure quality of care.
• Participates in the evaluation of CNAs.
• Completes required documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
• Acts in compliance with regulatory and professional; standards and guidelines.
• Performs routine nursing services for residents as directed.
• Adheres to facility policies and procedures and participates in facility quality improvement and safety programs.
• Oversees Falls Program and Pressure Sore Program for those residents on their team.
• Completes “point of service” documentation within the electronic medical record database.
• Demonstrates and supervises nursing assistants with adherence to strict standards of Infection Control and Prevention.

Resident Rights:

• Maintains the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information. Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information.
• Treats all residents fairly, and with kindness, dignity and respect.
• Ensures that all nursing care is provided in privacy.
• Knocks before entering the resident’s room.

Secondary Responsibilities:
Every incidental duty connected with the  LPN/RN  position cannot be specified in the job description. The colleague, at the discretion of the Director of Nursing, may be required to perform duties that are not included in this job description.

Physical Requirements: 
While performing the duties of this job, the colleague must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 35 pounds independently and utilize proper techniques/tools/assistance to lift greater weights, including the human body. Ability to turn, reposition and assist patients to transfer and ambulate. If necessary, must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

Educational/Professional Qualifications:

• High School diploma/equivalent.
• Graduate/completion of approved/accredited school of nursing.
• Valid Florida license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN).
• 30 Hour IV Certification preferred.
• Minimum one-year nursing experience and experience supervising direct care staff in a long-term care or assisted living environment is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Ability to read, write, and verbally communicate in English.
• Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.
• Supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork and team concept.
• Willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
• Able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Able to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public. Must possess the ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.