Registered Nurse - Boynton Beach, United States - Isles of Boynton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
2 weeks ago
Description
Department
Nursing Services
Reports to
Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, Unit Nurse Manager
Reporting to this position
Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse, Certified Nursing Assistants, Medication Technician/Aide, Restorative Aide,
Job Classification
Department Staff
Position Purpose
May provide direct nursing care to the residents and supervises the day-to-day nursing activities performed by the licensed practical/ vocational nurse and certified nursing assistants in accordance with current federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines and established facility policies and procedures.
Required Qualifications
- Prior experience in longterm care preferred but not required.
- A Nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
- Current unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in practicing state.
- Current CPR certification.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Directs the daily activities of the licensed practical/vocational nurse and certified nursing assistants in accordance with current federal, state and local regulations and guidelines and established facility policies and procedures.
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.
Informs appropriate departments of concerns or complaints and files grievances as necessary.
Reports any incidents or unusual occurrences to the unit manager, assistant director or nursing or director of nursing and participates in the investigative process as needed.
Ensures that there is adequate stock of medications, supplies, 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.
Other duties as assigned.
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 workrelated injuries and illnesses immediately to supervisor.
- Follows established infection control policies and procedures.
- As a condition of employment, co
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