Perm-RN - House Supervisor (Nights) Kane, PA - Careerbuilder-US

Description

RN - House Supervisor (Nights) Kane, PA

Supervises nursing services to direct nursing to the residents care in accordance with good nursing practice and applicable State and Federal regulations. Supervises the day-to day nursing activities performed by the nursing assistants and LPN's.

BASIC KNOWLEDGE AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Must possess a current license in PA as a registered nurse

Must possess knowledge of: medical asepsis, body mechanics, personal care of residents, correct use and care of equipment, observation techniques, reporting and recording, thorough knowledge of nursing theory and it's application

Must be willing to possess knowledge of and comply with regulations, policies, procedures, contracts and philosophy of the institution

Must maintain a courteous and professional manner toward residents, visitors and co-workers and a dedication to meet the needs of the elderly

Must have awareness of cost containment, utilize time fully, and properly care for equipment

Must possess ability to accept and follow written and verbal directives

Must utilize good communication and observation skills

Exercise independent judgment and effectively deal with emergency situations

GENERAL DUTIES

• Physician's Computer Company: EHR/EMR
• Administers and records medication, treatments and monitoring e.g. glucose checks, as ordered and reports and documents resident response
• Accurately transcribes physician's orders
• Completes monthly summaries as scheduled
• Reviews the care plan with NAs on monthly summary day and updates the care plan to reflect the resident's current condition.
• Notifies the RN Supervisor immediately of a significant change in resident's condition
• Reports and records changes in resident condition to the RN Supervisor
• Communicates resident transfers to immediate family and via email to department heads
• Completes transfer form for all transfers
• Updates care plans with clear, concise, time limited goals to reflect resident condition and directs team to implement approaches
• Assists physicians with rounds, examinations and treatments as needed
• Collects laboratory specimens e.g.: urine, cultures, stool, etc. and arranges for delivery to Hospital with accurate and complete requisitions. Documents in PCC when laboratory work is done
• On resident death, supervises and assists with post mortem procedures. Assists with collection of resident's clothing and belongings. Notifies all department heads of death via email, makes phone calls as directed by RN Supervisor
• Encourages resident participation in scheduled activities
• Reports to team changes in resident condition, care plan changes and any special assignments to be carried out
• Assists RN Supervisor with annual evaluations of nursing assistants
• Along with RN Supervisor, writes commendations and counseling records as needed
• Accurately completes incident reports or assists team members in writing report
• Documents weights and vital signs and follows up as needed, including reweighing residents if there is a three pound or more discrepancy from the last weight
• Cleans and stocks treatment trays daily
• Prepares daily report for the wing
• Counts narcotics with another nurse at beginning and end of shift
• Maintains an accurate inventory of resident belongings - notes new items brought in and items removed from facility