REPORTS TO: Clinical Nurse Supervisor

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY: The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing clinical nursing services to assisted living residents.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides an admission assessment for new residents:

· Completes all admission paperwork in a timely manner

· Prepares a service plan for each resident with input from the resident and/or designated representative

· Orients direct care staff to the service plan

· Obtains physician orders, as appropriate

· Obtains needed equipment, supplies and medications for residents

Appropriately updates the assessment and physician orders

Delegates activities to the Home Health Aides and Licensed Practical Nurses as appropriate according to nursing judgment and state regulations

Provides supervisory visits according to nursing judgment and state assisted living licensure regulations

Reviews and updates the service plan to assure that it is current and accurate

Completes discharges and transfers for residents when needed

Establishes and implements medication management for residents based on assessed data and according to agency policy and state statute

Documents as indicated in clinical record

Responds to clinical problems as identified by the staff in the facility

Communicates with families, resident representative(s), case managers and other health care providers regarding the residents when indicated

Provides direct nursing care and interventions for residents with episodes of potentially life-threatening instability, those with complex equipment needs and those requiring complex nursing care

Documents, as indicated, in the clinical record

Is aware of and uses good safety practices, including but not limited to:

Body mechanics

Falls prevention

Reporting of defective equipment or hazards

Wiping spills or wet floors immediately

Using Standard Precautions and appropriate infection control measures

Knowledge of emergency procedures

Reporting incidents/accidents to the Clinical Nurse Supervisor or Licensed Assisted Living Director on the day of occurrence

Participates in care conferences with other members of the health care team

Maintains absolute confidentiality of all information pertaining to residents, families, and employees

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Registered Nurse

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Promotes a safe and comfortable environment for the resident and family

Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills

Recognizes and manages own stresses, which may affect work performance

Participates in team meetings

Participates in in-service educational programs, as required by state regulations

Performs additional duties as assigned by the Clinical Nurse Supervisor or Assisted Living Director

Adheres to all agency policies

EXPERIENCE/JOB SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

· Graduate of accredited nursing program and licensed as a registered nurse in the State of Minnesota

· Experience in home care or assisted living preferred

· Supervisory experience preferred

· Must be able to read, write, comprehend and carry out directions and instructions

· Able to function independently

· Good health status and emotional stability

· Demonstrate a strong commitment to service excellence

WORKING CONDITION REQUIREMENTS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (Occasionally means 1-2 hours of an 8 hour workday, frequently means 2.5 to 5.5 hours of an 8 hour workday and continually means 6 to 8 hours of an 8 hour workday)

Sit Frequently

Stand Frequently

Walk Frequently

Bend/Stoop Occasionally

Squat Occasionally

Crawl Occasionally

Reach above shoulder Frequently

Reach below shoulder level Frequently

Lift, Carry, Push, Pull

Maximum 50 lbs. Frequently

Over 50 lbs. Occasionally

POSITION DESCRIPTION

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ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Involves being:

Inside Continually

Outside Occasionally

Exposed to temperatures of:

32 degrees F and less Occasionally

100 degrees F and more Occasionally

Wet and humid conditions Occasionally

Noise, vibration Occasionally

HAZARDS/EXPOSURE:

Infectious wastes Continually

Toxic chemicals Occasionally

Needles/Body fluids Continually

Radiation Never

Chemotherapeutics Never

Mechanical Hazards-Driving Occasionally

Qualifications

Currently licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in state of employment

Previous experience as a Registered Nurse is preferred

Excellent interpersonal and client care skills

Valid driver’s license

First aid/CPR certification required