Registered Nurse - SCALF $5000 Hiring Incentive
Company: Oaks on Parkwood
Location: Birmingham
Posted on: January 25, 2023
Job Description:
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Summary of Duties
Registered Nurse - RN will be responsible for ensuring that the
facility functions according to policy and regulatory guidelines
during shift. Provide direct nursing care to the residents and
supervise daily nursing activities performed by Licensed Practical
Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants, ensuring that the resident
care plan is implemented in accordance with current federal, state,
and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our
facility and as may be required by the Director of Nursing
Services/Clinical Services Administrator and Executive Director to
ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all
times.
Essential Job Functions
- Direct the day-to-day functions of the facility during the
assigned shift ensuring that care is rendered according to policy
and procedures
- Direct the functions of Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified
Nursing Assistants in accordance with the resident care plan,
current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the
facility
- Provide direct care to residents as needed in accordance with
the care plan, policy and procedures, and nursing standards of
care
- Document all interventions and activities according to policies
and regulations
- Communicate with the physician, Director of Nursing
Services/Clinical Services Administrator and other employees, as
necessary, concerning the status of residents and activities on the
shift
- Make rounds with physicians as necessary and ensure proper
record keeping
- Meet with residents, and/or family members, as necessary.
Report problem areas to the Supervisor
- Complete med pass audits and counts medication as assigned
- Report floor stock medication, supply, and equipment needs to
the Director of Nursing Services/Clinical Services
Administrator
- Chart nurses' notes in an informative, descriptive, and legible
manner that reflects the care provided to the resident, as well as
the resident's response to the care
- Complete all forms, communication records, reports as
required
- Review and transcribe physician orders according to policy
- Report all discrepancies noted concerning physicians orders for
patient care to the Director of Nursing Services/Clinical Services
Administrator
- Perform routine charting duties as required and in accordance
with established policies and procedures
- Follow through with the process of admitting, transferring and
discharging residents according to physician orders
- Perform complete assessment on all assigned residents each
shift with follow up rounds minimum of every two (2) hours during
tour of duty
- Report residents' condition and shift occurrences to oncoming
staff
- Coordinate social and activity programs with nursing services
schedules
- Meet with restorative, rehabilitative, and self-help care
programs
- Assist in arranging transportation for discharged residents and
ensure an escort to the pick-up area
- Determine and inform staff of the work/resident assignment for
the shift
- Inform employees of new admission
- Greet newly admitted residents upon admission and escort to
room as necessary
- Meet with nursing employees on a regular basis to identify and
correct problem areas and to improve nursing services
- Review employee complaints and grievances and ensure that all
employees are treated consistent with policies and applicable
laws
- Participate in employee performance evaluations and the reviews
of staffing requirements and make recommendations to the Director
of Nursing Services/Clinical Services Administrator concerning
these issues
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as directed by
supervisor, including any special projects
Education and Experience
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and licensed as a
Registered Nurse - RN by the State of Alabama. Three (3) years
experience in a long-term care facility or nursing home preferred.
Must possess CPR certification within thirty (30) days of
employment.
Physical Requirements for Essential Job Functions
- Must be able to move about intermittently throughout the
workday
- Must be able to reach, bend, and/or stoop intermittently
throughout the work day
- Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will
enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the
requirements of this position can be fully met
- Must be able to push, pull, or move a minimum of 100 pounds
utilizing proper body mechanics and assistance
- Must be able to walk/stand 75% of the day
- Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of
the position
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