Job Summary:
Assure quality and continuity of resident care and responsible for supervising the performance of all members of the nursing care team on a designated Neighborhood and shift.
Job Standards:
Follow/adhere to the Code of Conduct
Follow/adhere to organization, federal/state regulations and guidelines, including Resident Rights
Maintain neatness, cleanliness, good personal hygiene, and a well-groomed appearance, adhering to dress code of the department
Perform duties of job without posing a threat to the health and safety of themselves or others
Maintain sound mental and physical health and strength
Must be free of communicable diseases
Exhibit the Core Values of Messiah Lifeways
Ability to operate medical equipment
Assume accountability for compliance with federal, state and local regulations within the assigned duties and within his or her span of control
Will assume responsibility to ensure secure handling of information, and will adhere to HIPAA Privacy and Security standards
Recognize your role as part of the QAPI efforts of your organization and attend training to build understanding and capacity to undertake QAPI work
Carry out QAPI roles and responsibilities as assigned
Look for and share with leadership ideas for improvement in the organization
Work from home ability: never
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
Display and promote a professional manner and serve as a role model to staff
Supervise, in collaboration with the Clinical Manager and RN nursing supervisors, the health care delivered by the Nursing CNA
Maintain accurate resident care records
Complete 24 hour report sheet each shift
Administer medication and treatment as ordered by physician. Receive, review, and transcribe physician's orders.
Communicate and act as liaison between staff and the Clinical Manager or Nursing Supervisor
Actively participates in orientation and training of new team members
Responsible for proper utilization of supplies and equipment by staff
Cooperate in providing a safe and pleasant environment and maintaining a high level of morale for residents and nursing personnel
Initiate disciplinary procedures as needed for staff
Establish and maintain effective interdepartmental working relationships and promotes guest relations
Arrange for scheduling of appointments and transportation of residents to other departments or outside appointments
Coordinate all aspects of admissions, transfers and discharges
Make accurate clinical assessments and observations in emergency medical situations
Observe and evaluate symptoms and conditions of residents and assure that families and physician are updated and physician orders are followed
Plan, implement, and see to completion the resident's plan of care. This plan is written on admission with continuous revisions.
Fully aware of the implications of the Resident's Bill of Rights and seeks to promote its intent
Follow emergency procedures and responds rapidly and appropriately to emergencies ensuring the safety of the residents and staff
Follow proper procedures and promotes safe work practices in order to maintain a safe working environment
Willingness to work under direction and supervision
Maintain confidentiality regarding resident information must be maintained in strict confidence, as well as other information pertaining to the business of Messiah Lifeways
Provide effective and thorough shift report to next shift
Complete timely and thorough incident and accident reports when required
Report any allegation of resident abuse or neglect and missing narcotics promptly to the RN supervisor and assists with the investigation as required
Additional duties and tasks as assigned by the Clinical Manager and/or Nursing Supervisor
Ability to learn and chart appropriately on a computerized health record