Registered Nurse / RN / Day Shift / Part Time

REGISTERED NURSE Night Shift 10:45pm - 7:15am Part Time – 24 hours per week (Monday–Friday with alternating weekends) RN Pay Range – $35.00 – $43.00 LPN Pay Rate – $29.00 – $36.00 SUMMARY Provide the highest degree of quality nursing care to the residents following Fahrney‑Keedy’s policies and procedures. Supervise the day‑to‑day nursing activities in accordance with current Federal, State and local standards, guidelines and regulations. Monitor the CMA’s and GNA’s assigned to the floor to ensure the residents receive quality care. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY As an LPN/RN, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibilities and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties. EMPLOYMENT AT WILL Employment with Fahrney‑Keedy is “at will”. Either the associate or Fahrney‑Keedy may terminate the employment relationship for any reason at any time without notice, regardless of the length of employment or the granting of benefits of any kind, including but not limited to benefits which provide for vesting based on length of service. CONFIDENTIALITY Fahrney‑Keedy associates recognize that Fahrney‑Keedy has and will have information regarding financial, personal and medical affairs and other vital information (collectively, “information”) which are valuable, special and unique assets of Fahrney‑Keedy. Associates agree that they will not at any time or in any manner solicit, collect or divulge any information to any third party without the prior written consent of Fahrney‑Keedy. This information is Company property which may not be disclosed outside the facility unless properly released for publication. Associates will protect the information and treat it as strictly confidential. Associates should not discuss Fahrney‑Keedy affairs with others. JOB FUNCTION Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Make rounds at the beginning and end of shift. Perform admission assessments on new and re‑admissions. Consult with a resident’s physician in providing the resident’s care, treatment and rehabilitation as necessary. Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and shift. Report all complaints and grievances made by a resident immediately. Participate in and receive the nursing report upon reporting for duty. Follow established policies concerning exposure to blood/body fluids. Review each resident’s records for specific treatment, medication orders, diets, etc. Review lab reports and notify physicians of results to determine appropriate follow‑up. Notify and provide an accurate assessment to the attending physician when a resident has an accident or incident or when there is a change in the resident’s condition. Notify resident’s family and/or responsible party when a resident has an accident or incident or when there is a change in the resident’s condition. Administer professional services such as medication administration, catheterization, tube feeding, suctioning, applying and changing dressings/bandages, packs, colostomy and drainage bags, taking vital signs, transferring residents, feeding, toileting, etc. as required. Document the provision of services accurately and on a timely basis. Obtain sputum, urine, stool and other specimens for lab tests as ordered. Monitor seriously ill residents as necessary. Assess resident’s skin for signs of breakdown and take immediate action for treatment when indicated. Institute and maintain preventative measures for skin breakdown. Ensure that residents with decubitus ulcers receive appropriate treatment such as daily inspection of wounds, turning and positioning, nutritional support and maintaining a clean/dry bed. Ensure that the GNA’s and CMA’s are providing direct care to the residents and are providing such care in accordance with each resident’s care plan and wishes. Meet with residents and/or family members as necessary. Inform the family member of the death of a resident; contact the funeral home when requested by the family; follow policy for postmortem care. WORKING ENVIRONMENT Works throughout the facility. Subject to frequent interruptions. Subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, visitors, etc. May work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary and may work in other positions when necessary. Subject to call‑back during emergency conditions (i.e., severe weather, evacuation, post‑disaster, etc.). Subject to handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals. Subject to exposure to infectious waste diseases, conditions, etc., including TB, HIV, Hep. B, etc. Attends and participates in educational programs. Subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc. throughout the workday, as well as reactions from dust, disinfectants, and/or other air contaminants. RESIDENT RIGHTS Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information. Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information. Ensure that you treat all residents fairly with kindness, dignity, and respect. Ensure that all nursing care is provided in privacy. Knock and wait for permission to enter all residents’ rooms. Report all grievances and complaints made by the residents to the Nursing Supervisor or Charge Nurse. Report all allegations of resident abuse and/or misappropriation of resident property to the Fahrney‑Keedy Abuse Coordinator. Honor the resident’s refusal of treatment request. Report such requests to your Supervisor. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language. Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age‑related needs of the residents served. Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and team concept. Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with staff, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public. Must possess the ability and willingness to work harmoniously with other staff. Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents. Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices. Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition. Must not pose a direct threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace. EDUCATION High School Diploma or GED and completion of an approved nursing program. Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures as well as laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to long‑term care. PRIOR/RELATED EXPERIENCE Must be an LPN in accordance with the laws of the State of Maryland. Must be an RN in accordance with the laws of the State of Maryland. PHYSICAL & SENSORY REQUIREMENTS Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday. Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner. Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position. Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met. Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, staff, and support agencies. Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a medical and physical examination. Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility. Must not have a weight‑lifting restriction. Must be able to push, pull, move and/or lift to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry a minimum distance of 50 feet. May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations. #J-18808-Ljbffr