SMNURS RN

SUMMARY

Functions within the scope of practice as established by Idaho State Board of Nursing Licensure.  Assists with supervision and coordination of nursing activities in the facility by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Contributes to the nursing process and implements resident plans of care.
• Performs direct nursing services such as administering medications and treatments and providing personal care and ADLs to assist in assessment and evaluation; assists with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Charts and complete assessments on all assigned residents.
• Assists Licensed Personnel and other staff as necessary.
• Monitors and assist with supervision CNA and Nursing Staff including assisting with orientation and training.  Delegates components of care to LPN, CNA, NA staff as appropriate.
• Supervises monitoring of census staff ratio, adjusting as necessary.
• Facilitates the completion of accident/incident occurrence reports and physician and family notification, while initiating alert charting when necessary.
• Facilitates the completion of admission, transfer, and discharge information.
• Monitors labs making appropriate referrals.
• Monitors meal pass, appropriate diets, staff assistance, and staff interaction with residents, and assists as necessary.
• Interacts with the pharmacy including faxes, re-orders, new orders, admissions, and discharges as needed.
• Assures that all charge-out items are tracked for billing purposes.
• Problem solves for Nursing and CNA Staff.
• Assists in teaching and interacting with resident's families.
• Assists in hands on teaching of Nursing Staff and CNAs as needed.
• Reports necessary information to DNS and Administrator in a timely manner. Follows all policies and procedures in regards to reporting requirements.
• Communicates resident and staff needs and provides feedback to DNS and Administrator as appropriate and within established policies and procedures.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists with supervision of all nursing employees in the facility in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.  Responsibilities include assisting with training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Valid Idaho RN license is required.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Computer use is required. Use of Point Click Care.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE                                                  

High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.  Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and holds a current license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Idaho.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Idaho.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures within scope of practice.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, employees, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS                                             

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY                                         

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and smell.  The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, or crouch.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate noise.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURES

The employee may be exposed to blood-borne pathogens classified by CDC as:

• Category 1 - Direct contact with blood or other bodily fluids to which universal precautions apply.
• Category 2 - Activity performed without blood exposure but exposure may occur in emergency.
• Category 3 – Task/activity does not entail predictable or unpredictable exposure to blood.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

Periodic performance evaluations will be conducted with the following performance criteria in mind.  Future raises will be based heavily on job performance which includes but is not limited to the following:

• Compliance with all VVCC Policies and Procedures.
• Compliance with Federal and State Rules and Regulations including those governing Assisted Living Facilities.
• Good attendance and punctuality.
• Productivity - Taking initiative in assigned projects and tasks to put forth extra effort and be creative in completion of assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Effectiveness - The ability to show and express good organizational skills and working habits.
• Teamwork - works well with others.
• Communicating well and in a positive manner with all staff, residents, families and vendors.
• Working safely with no safety violations.
• Completion of required training and in-service hours.