Job Description

• JOBDESCRIPTION:CENTERS POSITIONTITLE:RegisteredNurse(jobcodeNRN1)

  OCCUPATIONALEXPOSURE:CategoryI

  DEPARTMENT:Nursing

  REPORTSTO:RNNurseSupervisor/UnitManager/ADON/ADON-Unit/CenterNurseExecutive

  GRADE:18

  FLSA:Nonexempt

  POSITION SUMMARY:Under the direction of the RN Nursing Supervisor, Unit Manager, ADONor ADON– Unit, or CenterNurseExecutive (Nurse Leader),theRegistered Nurse(RN) delivers efficient and effective nursing care while achieving positive clinical outcomes and patient/family satisfaction. He/she operates within the scope of practice defined by the State NursePracticeActanddelegatesaspectsofpatientcaretoLPNsandCNAsconsistentwiththeir scope of practice. The RN manages patient care by performing nursing assessments and collaborating with the nursing team and other disciplines, patients and families to develop effective plans of care. RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  1. Assessment:

• Collects,validates,synthesizes,andrecordsobjectiveandsubjectivedata;
• Prioritizesdatacollectionbasedonpatientneeds;
• Analyzesalldata;
• Identifiesactualorpotentialproblemsorneedsbasedondataanalysis;

• 2. CarePlanning:

• Establishesrealisticandmeasurableshortandlongtermgoalsfortheidentifiedhealth problems and needs;
• Developsindividualizedinterventionstoachieve goals;
• Determinestimelineswithinthecareplan;
• Conductsasystematicandongoingevaluationofpatientoutcomes;
• Reviewsandrevisesplanofcareasindicated;

• Job Description: Ctrs-NrsgEffective Date: 01/15/02 RevisionDate: 6/16/17 Page: 1of6

  3. ImplementingCare:

• Performsnursingfunctionsandprovidescarewithinscopeofpractice;
• Coordinatesanddelegatescareasappropriate;
• Verifiesthatmedicalordersareaccuratelytranscribed;
• Administersmedicationsandperformstreatmentsper physicianorders;
• Communicatesanddocumentsinterventionsandpatientresponse;

• 4. Managingpatientcare:

• Delegatescareresponsibilitiestostaffconsidering:
• Complexityofcare;
• Competencyofstaff;
• Centerpolicies;
• State’spracticeact;
• Supervisesstafftoensurethatdelegatedtasksandinterventionsareimplemented appropriately and perpolicy;
• Evaluatesandadjuststheplanofcaretoachievepatientgoalsandminimizere-hospitalizations;
• ActivelyparticipatesinUtilizationManagementorInterdisciplinaryCareManagement Meeting to facilitate appropriate discharge planning:
• Communicatesteam’srecommendationsfordischargetotheattendingphysician, patient and family;
• Preparespatient/familyfordischargeincludingpatientandfamilyeducation;

• 5. Communicatespatientinformationwithassignedstaffduringandbetweenshifts;

  6. Participatesinshift-to-shiftcommunicationbetweenincomingandoutgoingnursingstaff;

  7. UsesPointClickCare(PCC)accordingtotheBusinessProcesses;

  8. Performsdrugcountwhenbeginningandendingshiftandwhenevernecessary;

  9. Collaborateswithphysiciansinroundsandexaminationofpatients,asneeded; 10. Collaboratesandcoordinateswithotherdepartmentstoprovidetimelyeffectivecare consistent with individual’s needs, choices and preferences;

  11. Contributestoanenvironmentthatisrespectful,team-oriented,andresponsivetothe concerns of staff, patients andfamilies;

  12. Enhancesnursingpracticebyattendingallmandatedin-serviceprogramsandotherGHCand outside professional educationprograms;

  13. Assistswiththeorientationofnewlyhirednursingstaff;

  14. Promotesacultureofsafetytoensureahealthypracticeandlivingenvironment;

  15. MaintainsconfidentialityandprotectssensitiveProtectedHealthInformation(PHI)atalltimes;

  16. Staysandworksbeyondscheduledshiftifneededtomeetstatestaffingrequirementsand/or needs of patients;

  17. Performsotherdutiesasrequested.

  COMPLIANCE:

  1. Complies with applicable legal requirements, standards, policies and procedures including but not limitedtothosewithintheComplianceandEthicsProgram,Standard/CodeofConduct,FederalFalse Claims Act and HIPAA.

  2. Participatesinrequiredorientationandtrainingprograms.

  3. Promptlyreportsconcernsandsuspectedincidencesofnon-compliancetosupervisor,Compliance Liaison or to the Compliance Officer via the Integrity Hotline.

  4. Cooperateswithmonitoringandauditfunctionsandinvestigations.

  5. Participates,asrequested,inqualityassuranceandprocessimprovementactivities.

  SPECIFICEDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONALREQUIREMENTS:

  1. Graduateofanapprovedschoolofnursingisrequired.

  2. MustbecurrentlylicensedbytheStateBoardofNursing.

  3. Experienceispreferredinrehabilitativeorgeriatricnursing.

  4. Thispositionrequiresthattheemployeeisabletoread,write,speakandunderstandthespoken Englishlanguagetoensurethesafetyand wellbeingofourpatientsandvisitorsatthe work site when respondingto their medical and physical needs.

  5. Must provide verification of TST (tuberculin skin test) as required by state law and in accordancewithCompanypolicy.TSTswillbeadministeredattheworksiteifrequired.

  6. MaintainscurrentBLS/CPRcertification(AllSNFsandBehavioralCenters;ALFs/ILFsasrequired by State).

  ESSENTIALJOBFUNCTIONS:

• PhysicalDemands:

• (Answeryesorno) Reaching(overhead) yes Handling yes Fingering yes Feeling yes TalkingorHearing yes

  Seeing yes

  (Answer:0-33%-Rarely/34-66%-Occasionally/67-100%-Frequently)

  Standing 34-66% Walking 34-66% Sitting 0-33%

  ThefollowingweightspecificationsapplytocenterswithaSafeResident Handling Program in place. (Specify Amount of Weight in Pounds: Sedentary[10lbs];Light[20lbs];Medium[30-50lbs];Heavy[100lbs]; Very Heavy [>100 lbs]) Pulling 40 Lifting 40 Carrying 40 Pushing 40

  (Answeryesorno) Climbing(stairs) yes Balancing yes

  Stooping yes Kneeling yes Crouching yes Crawling yes Twisting yes (2) LocationofJobActivities:(Answerin%) Outside 10% Inside 90% (3) EnvironmentalConditions:

  (Answeryesorno) Extreme heat with or without temperature changes no Extremecoldwithorwithouttemperaturechanges no Wetor humid no Noiseand/orvibrations yes Hazards (chemical, mechanical, radiant energy) noExplosives, burns, electrical, other noAtmospheric conditions- Fumes, poor ventilation, mists, dust, odors, gas yesUnprotectedheights no Movingmachinery no Operating automotive equipment yesOperatingfootcontrols no

  Unevenground no Protectiveclothing(list) yes (gowns,masks,glovesinaccordancewithpolicy)

  (4) WorkSituations:

  (Answeryesorno) Measurableorverifiablecriteria yes Dealingwithpeople yes Repetitiveandcontinuous no Performingunderstress yes Set limits, tolerance or standards yesProblemsolving yes Comparing yes Takinginstructions yes

  JOBSKILLS: 1. Current physical assessment skills and comprehensive knowledge of nursing principles required,includingtheabilitytorecognizeandidentifysymptomsandmanageemergencysituations.

  2. Knowledgeofmedications,theirproperdosage,andexpectedresults.

  3. Abilitytocoordinate,delegateandsupervisenursingfunctions,problemsolveandmake decisions as necessary.

  4. Abilitytocreateapatient-centeredenvironment.

  5. AbilityofcommunicateinEnglishbothorallyandinwriting.

  6. Basicknowledgeofcomputeruse.

  PERFORMSRELATEDDUTIES:

  Ifyouareunder18yearsofage,theremaybesomeessentialfunctionsofthejobwhich youare restricted from performing due to regulatory requirements. Please advise your supervisor if youare under 18. I understand this job description and its requirements; I understand that this is not an exclusive listofthejobfunctionsandthatIamexpectedtocompletealldutiesasassigned;Iunderstandthejob functions may be altered by management without notice; I understand that this job description in no way constitutes an employment agreement and that I am an at-will employee.

  Icertifythat Iamabletoperformtheessentialfunctionsofthispositionwithorwithout reasonable accommodation.

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