Licensed Practical Nurse 3PM TO 11P

Full job description

PURPOSE OF YOUR JOB POSITION

The primary purpose of your job position is to administer and supervise the day-to-day nursing activities of the facility during your shift. Such supervision must be in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our 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.

DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY

As a Charge Nurse you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Every effort has been made to make your job description as complete as possible. 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 a logical assignment to the position.

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

A criteria-based performance evaluation will be done using components of this job description and documentation of your daily activities.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS

1.1 Direct the day-to day functions of the Certified Nursing Assistants in accordance with current rules, regulations and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility. 1.2 Participate in the maintaining, and updating of our written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the Nursing Department as requested. 1.3 Ensure that the Nursing Procedures Manual is followed by nursing employees, and that it reflects the day-today nursing care procedures used by this facility. 1.4 Assist in coordinating nursing services with other Resident services to ensure the continuity of the Residents' total regiment of care. 1.5 Ensure that all nursing employees are following their respective job descriptions as is possible. 1.6 Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., in accordance with policies, rules and regulations in a timely manner. 1.7 Participate in the maintenance and implementation of the facility's Quality Assurance Improvement Program for the Nursing Department as requested. 1.8 Participate in surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested. 1.9 Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the Unit Manager as necessary/required, concerning the operations of the Nursing Department. 1.10 Periodically review the department's policies and procedure manuals, job descriptions, etc. Make recommendations for revisions. 1.11 Participate in planning the department's services, programs and activities. 1.12 Interpret the department's policies and procedures to employees, Residents, visitors and government agencies as required. 1.13 Admit, transfer and discharge Residents as required. 1.14 Complete accident/incident reports as necessary and in a timely manner according to the policy of Saint Simeon's.

2. COMMITTEE FUNCTIONS

2.1 Attend various committee meetings of the facility (i.e., Infection Control, Policy Advisory, Pharmaceutical, Quality Assurance Performance Improvement, etc.,) as requested. 2.2 Implement recommendations from established committees as instructed by the Department Director.

EMPLOYEE FUNCTIONS

3.1 Ensure that a sufficient number of nursing assistants are available for your shift to ensure that routine nursing care is provided to meet the daily nursing care needs of each Resident. 3.2 Develop work assignments for Certified Nursing Assistants when appropriate. 3.3 Delegate to each Charge Nurse the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary to perform their assigned duties. 3.4 Make daily rounds of the Nursing Department to ensure that all nursing employees are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards. Report adverse findings to the Unit Manager. 3.5 Monitor absenteeism to ensure that an adequate number of nursing care employees are on duty at all times. Report problem areas to the Unit Manager. Record call‑ins as appropriate and be responsible to staff the oncoming shifts if call‑ins occur. 3.6 Review complaints and grievances made or filed by department employees. Make appropriate reports to the Unit Manager as required or as may be necessary. 3.7 Ensure that disciplinary reports are recorded fairly and without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, age, sex, religion, handicap, or martial status. 3.8 Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-department employees, as well as other departments within the facility to assure that nursing and activities can be adequately maintained to meet the needs of the Residents. 3.9 Assure that department employees, Residents, and visitors follow the departments established policies and procedures at all times, including dress codes. 3.10 Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and shift. 3.11 Meet with your shift on a regularly scheduled basis to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas, and/or the improvement of services. 3.12 Review and evaluate your department's work force and make recommendations to the Unit Manager. 3.13 Participate in determining your shifts staffing requirements, employee performance evaluations, and making recommendations to the Director concerning employee dismissals, transfers, etc.

NURSING CARE FUNCTIONS

4.1 Inform nursing employees of new admissions, their expected time of arrival, room assignment, etc. 4.2 Ensure that rooms are ready for new admissions. 4.3 Greet newly admitted Residents upon admission. Escort to room as necessary. Complete assessment and admit forms. 4.4 Complete nurses' notes to ensure that they are informative and descriptive of the nursing care being provided and that they reflect the Resident's response to the care (i.e., complete problem-oriented charting as described in the Nursing Department policy and procedure manual, as well as weekly and monthly documentation). 4.5 Make daily rounds with physician. Encourage attending physicians to record and sign progress notes, physicians' order, etc., on a timely basis and in accordance with current regulations. 4.6 Make Resident rounds to observe and evaluate the Residents physical and emotional status. 4.7 Monitor medication passes and treatment schedules to assure that medications are being administered as ordered and that treatments are provided as scheduled. 4.8 Review MAR for completeness of information, accuracy in the transcription of physician order, and adherence to stop order policies. Assist Unit Manager with end of month MAR reviews. 4.9 Provide direct nursing care as necessary. 4.10 Report problem areas to the Unit Manager. Assist in developing and implementing corrective action as requested. 4.11 Keep the Unit Manager informed of the status of Residents and other related matters through written/oral reports. 4.12 Ensure that our written procedures for the administration, storage, and control of medications and supplies are being followed by all on your shift. 4.13 Meet with Residents, and/or family members, as necessary. Report problem areas to the Unit Manager. 4.14 Assist in arranging transportation for discharged Residents as necessary. 4.15 Inspect the nursing service treatment areas daily to ensure that they are maintained in a clean and safe manner. 4.16 Consult with the Resident's physician in planning Resident care, treatment, rehabilitation, etc., as necessary. 4.17 Notify the Resident's attending physician and next-of-kin when there is a change in the Resident's condition. 4.18 Work with the facility's consultants and implement those changes authorized by the Unit Manager. 4.19 Call funeral homes when requested by the family. 4.20 Authorize the use of restraints when necessary and in accordance with our facilities policies and procedures. 4.21 Make independent decisions concerning nursing care, request consultation as necessary to make good decisions. 4.22 Obtain sputum, urine and other lab tests as ordered. 4.23 Take temperature, pulse, #J-18808-Ljbffr Oklahoma Memory Care Institute (OMCI)