Job Description

This is a RN-PRN Role with a Flex Schedule

The ideal candidate must be able to work 2 shifts per month, 1 shift must be a weekend shift and at least 1 summer or winter holiday! Extra shifts when available is highly desirable....

Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing, the incumbent provides delegated resident care and assists with shift routines. The nurse is responsible for providing direct nursing care to patients. The nurse participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team providing support and information about nursing services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Provides safe, direct physical care of the resident.

2. Maintains a clean, safe and orderly resident environment by keeping the area clean and disposing of soiled, contaminated items.

3. Reports malfunctioning, broken, or hazardous equipment or conditions to the supervisor.

4. Observes policies and procedures as demonstrated through performance of procedure and tasks.

5. Conducts and documents a thorough assessment of each resident’s medical status upon admission and throughout the resident’s course of treatment.

6. Assists in the development and implementation of an individualized treatment plan for each assigned resident.

7. Completes required documentation in an accurate and timely manner.

8. Oversees care delivery by Geriatric Nursing Assistants and Certified Medication Assistants.

9. Attends and/or participates in rehab team conferences regarding resident progress, problems and needs.

10. Acts in compliance with Broadmead regulatory and professional standards and guidelines.

11. Assesses continuing education opportunities appropriate to discipline and responsibilities in order to maintain clinical currency.

12. Adheres to facility policies and procedures and participates in facility quality improvement and safety programs.

13. Must be able to work all shifts as assigned within a temporary schedule as open positions require.

14. Accountable for promoting internal customer service.

15. Abide by the organization’s code of conduct in the performance of their duties

16. Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

• Valid license as an LPN nurse in Maryland

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a setting serving the same age/type of resident population served by this facility

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to hear, see and speak adequately (with or without accommodations) to perform the essential functions of the job

• Ability to perform repetitive movement actions including walking, standing and sitting for long periods of time to adequately perform the essential functions of the job

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

• Ability to work in inside environmental conditions

Additional Information

DEPENDABILITY AND INITIATIVE EXPECTATIONS

• _ Reports to work each day on time and as scheduled_

• Reliable for managing PTO per the policy

• Participates in appropriate in-service education, meeting State in-service requirements.

• Actively participates in required meetings, arriving on time unless prior arrangements have been made.

• Takes initiative in performing job as evidenced by offering new ideas solutions, informing supervisor of potential problems/hazards, using time, equipment, and supplies efficiently, assuming extra duties willingly, and participating in educational programs to keep abreast of new developments, procedures, and technologies.

• Complies with organization’s policies and procedures.

CUSTOMER SERVICE EXPECTATIONS

• Agrees to abide by the CSI (Customer Service Initiative) guidelines as outlined in the CSI Training Program.

CORPORATE COMPLIANCE EXPECTATIONS

• Agrees to abide by the Standard of Community Excellence during my employment at Broadmead.

• Responsible for reporting any alleged or suspected violation of the Standards of Community Excellence.

• Adheres to the Organizations Policies and Procedures covering Privacy and Security in Compliance with HIPAA regulations.

ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN NO WAY STATES OR IMPLIES THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES TO BE PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEE OCCUPYING THIS POSITION. REQUIREMENTS ARE REPRESENTATIVE OF MINIMUM LEVELS OF KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND/OR ABILITIES. TO PERFORM THIS JOB SUCCESSFULLY, THE INCUMBENT WILL POSSESS THE ABILITIES TO PERFORM EACH DUTY PROFICIENTLY. THIS DOCUMENT DOES NOT CREATE AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE, OTHER THAN AN “AT-WILL” EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP.

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THE LEVEL OF ACCESS TO RESIDENTS’ MEDICAL INFORMATION WILL BE DETERMINED BASED ON THE DUTIES OF THEIR JOB AND THE EMPLOYEES WILL BE TRAINED ON APPROPRIATE SECURITY LEVELS.