Purpose of Your Job Position

The primary purpose of your position is to assist the Charge Nurse in the provision of nursing care to residents as assigned and under the direction of the Director of Nursing. All services provided shall be in accordance with established nursing standards, policies, procedures, and practices of this facility and the requirements of this state.

Job Functions

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 or duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of this position.

Duties, Responsibilities and Essential Functions

Administrative Functions

Report promptly and as scheduled to Charge Nurse for shift report.

Perform all assigned tasks in accordance with established policies and procedures and as instructed by your Charge Nurse.

Ensure that residents/families receive the highest quality of nursing service and help provide a caring and compassionate atmosphere at all times.

Follow and complete all resident care assignments.

Report all uncompleted assignments to Charge Nurse.

Cooperate with inter-departmental personnel (activities, housekeeping, laundry, dietary, etc.) to ensure that all services are adequately maintained and provided in order to meet the needs of the residents.

Attend all scheduled training programs including initial orientation as well as annual and required training programs.

Follow established procedures for accurately identifying residents prior to administering care and treatment.

Ensure the timely and prompt reporting of all resident related accidents, incidents, falls and changes in condition to your Charge Nurse.

Infection Control

Follow all Infection Control Protocols and Universal Precautions.

Follow all established isolation precautions, policies and procedures.

Follow all established procedures for the use and disposal of personal protective equipment and resident items.

Wash hands before and after performing all services for any resident.

Nursing Care

Ensure that all residents have access to call lights throughout each shift.

Monitor all residents who are unable to call for help.

Report all changes in resident conditions to Charge Nurse as soon as possible.

Check assigned residents frequently during each shift to ensure their needs are being met in a timely manner.

Clean, disinfect and return all resident care equipment to designated storage area.

Clean and disinfect resident wheelchairs, geri chairs, walkers and other equipment as needed and as assigned.

Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADL) as assigned and whenever needed including but not limited to hair care, shaving, nail care, dressing, undressing, etc. (as assigned or as necessary).

Nursing Care

Monitor incontinent residents in a timely manner to ensure residents are clean and dry.

Actively participate in pressure ulcer prevention and reduction programs.

Assist residents with bowel and bladder functions in a timely manner (i.e. take to bathroom, assist with bedpan, urinal, or portable commode).

Assist residents as assigned with bath and shower functions. Consult with Charge Nurse for appropriate interventions for residents who refuse or are resistant to bathing.

Assist and perform all lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting of residents consistent with procedures and policies.

Wear and use safety and lift equipment per established policy and procedure.

Weigh and measure residents as instructed and assigned.

Operate all equipment in a safe manner and per policy and procedure. Use only equipment you have been trained to use.

Report all defective equipment promptly to Charge Nurse.

Inform Charge Nurse whenever additional supplies and equipment are needed to perform resident care.

Refer to resident Care Cards to determine daily care needs and to assist in the assessment of changes in resident conditions.

Document all resident care in the medical record consistent with facility policies and procedures.

Assist residents, as assigned, during meals to ensure residents are receiving meal trays, proper diets, and special assistance as needed and in a timely manner.

Perform all assigned functions for resident admissions and/or discharges including the preparation of rooms, packing/unpacking of resident belongings, etc.

Resident Rights, Confidentiality and Compliance Functions

Comply with facility's policies pertaining to resident's rights.

Maintain the confidentiality of all resident information (HIPAA).

Report all allegations of resident abuse, neglect and/or misappropriation of resident's property consistent with the facility’s policy for the prevention for abuse and neglect.

Customer Service

Ensure that the highest degree of quality care is provided at all times. Actively participate in the principles of the SMILE program.

Working Conditions

Works throughout the nursing service areas (i.e., resident rooms, shower rooms, nursing units, activity areas, dining areas, etc.).

Moves intermittently throughout working hours.

Is subject to frequent interruptions.

Is involved with residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, co-workers, supervisors and management.

Is subject to emotionally upset and difficult residents, family members, staff and visitors.

Communicates with the nursing team, nursing management and staff from supporting departments on a frequent basis.

Works beyond regular working hours and on weekends and holidays when assigned and/or when necessary.

Is subject to call-back in the event of emergency conditions such as severe weather, post-disaster, etc.

Attends and participates in continuing educational programs.

Is subject to exposure to infectious diseases, conditions, etc, including TB and the AIDS, HIV and Hepatitis viruses.

May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.

Specific Requirements

Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.

Must possess the ability to use a computer with a degree of proficiency.

Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with staff, residents, family members, visitors, government representatives, and the general public.

Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm for caring for our residents.

Must be able to meet the general health and physical requirements set forth by policy, which include a medical and physical examination.