Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time/PRN Prior experience in long-term care preferred but not required. Nursing degree from an accredited college or university. Registered Nurse license in good standing with the State of North Dakota. Current BLS certification. Must have no disciplinary action in effect against license.
Directs the daily activities of the licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants, CMA IIs, and CMA IIIs in accordance with current federal, state and local regulations and guidelines and established facility policies and procedures. Follows the nursing model to promote holistic care for the residents. Ensures that policies and procedures are complied with by nursing personnel assigned. Participates in the admission, discharge and transfers of residents as required. Assesses for changes in residents' status, notifying the physician and resident's family or representative and documenting accordingly. Transcribes physician orders to medical record and carries out orders as written. Prepares and administers medications as per physicians' orders and observes for adverse effects as indicated. Performs wound treatments as per physicians' orders, observes for changes and documents accordingly as indicated. Schedules follow up appointments for residents and transportation needs as indicated. Provides nursing leadership to nursing personnel assigned to the unit. Provides direct care skills such as colostomy changes, tube feedings, wound care, suctioning, IV administration, etc. in accordance with current policies and procedures, as assigned. Performs rounds to ensure resident needs are being met and personnel are performing their assigned duties. Collaborates with other members of the interdisciplinary team as needed to ensure residents' needs are holistically met. Participates in management team meetings as indicated to discuss census changes, resident changes in status or care need, or complaints or concerns. May assist in evaluating work performance of nursing personnel and implements discipline according to operational policies and as directed. Informs appropriate departments of concerns or complaints and files grievances as necessary. Reports any incidents or unusual occurrences to the DON or CEO and participates in the investigative process as needed. Participates in end of life care as required. Ensures that there is adequate stock of medications, supplies, and equipment and notifies appropriate personnel of needs. Initiates, reviews and updates care plans as required. Promotes teamwork, mutual respect, and effective communication. Participates in the survey process when inspection surveys arise. May participate in QAPI activities as needed or assigned. Ensures that infection control principles are followed and helps correct deficiencies in practice as noted. Attends department and in-service meetings. Performs all duties or tasks requested by the DON and/or CEO/Administrator. ADDITIONAL TASKS Treats all residents with dignity and respect. Promotes and protects all residents' rights. Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures. Complies with standards of business conduct, and state/federal regulations and guidelines. Follows appropriate safety and hygiene measures at all times to protect residents and themselves. Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications. Reports noncompliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel. Reports any retaliation or discrimination to HR or compliance officer. Reports any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator. Protects residents from abuse, and cooperates with all investigations. Reports any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and/or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy. Participates in all life safety and emergency drills and trainings. Fulfills responsibilities as assigned during implementation or activation of the facility's emergency plan. Reports work-related injuries and illnesses immediately to supervisor. Follows established infection control policies and procedures. As a condition of employment, completes all assigned training and skills competency. Attend care-plan meetings of assigned residents. PERSONAL SKILLS AND TRAITS DESIRED/ PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language. Must have the visual and auditory ability to assess resident conditions to administer effective care using standard care practices. Must be able to follow oral and written instructions. Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to exercise judgement. Must be able to relay information concerning a resident's condition. Strong listening skills and ability to deal with conflict with professionalism and courtesy. Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork. Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Ability to work independently, and to organize, plan, and manage time effectively to complete assignments. Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, patients, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public. Must have patience, tact, and willingness to deal with difficult residents, patients, family and staff. Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace. Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday. Ability to maintain good balance, stand for prolonged periods of time. Must have good hand and finger dexterity as required for duties of the position, administer oral medications and injections according to NDBON guidelines and TMC policies, insert catheters, and perform CPR. Ability to walk, stand, sit, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, for extended periods, and perform overhead lifting and perform other common physical movements as needed for the position. Ability to lift, move, push or pull a minimum of 50 pounds. Must have physical agility to respond in a quick manner and in accordance with established facility practices regarding unexpected resident safety needs. Meets general health requirements according to facility policy, including medical and physical exams and checking immunity status to various infectious diseases. Ability to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary. Ability to assist in evacuation of residents and patients during emergency situations. Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases and/or conditions which include AIDS, Coronavirus, Hepatitis B, and Tuberculosis. May be subject to falls, burns from equipment, and/or odors throughout the day; encounter reactions from dust, disinfectants, and other air contaminants. May be subject to hostile or emotional residents, patients, family members, visitors or personnel. Must possess leadership, supervisory ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel. Intermediate computer skills, including ability to complete records and forms, and navigate electronic medical record systems. Subject to frequent interruptions. Works at nurses station and throughout the facility. Communicates with medical and nursing staff, and other departments. Subject to call-back during emergency conditions. |