RN Oversight

Job Details

Job Location
Lincoln, NE

Position Type
Full-Time/Part-Time

Job Shift
Any

Description

Position Purpose

The Registered Nurse Oversight role works closely with the Resident Care Director to ensure compliance with state policies and ensuring resident safety and dignity.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Adheres to and conveys a philosophy that supports the dignity, privacy, independence, choice, and individuality of residents

• Assists RCD with developing, implementing and reviewing resident service plans as needed to comply with doctor orders, state requirements and community policies

• Adhere to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) privacy policies and procedures

• Ensure that required documentation is complete and follows regulations and standards

• Assist communities with performing or supervising the performance of individual nursing services as needed

• Provide direction and monitoring of unlicensed care staff and others as needed

• Coordinate Wellness Services procedures to admit new residents as needed

• Assist with training/orientation of staff concerning Wellness Services functions and procedures as directed; provide staff in-services as required

• Able to evaluate the resident's condition for changes or symptoms through observation and in non-traditional ways

• Assess prospective residents to determine care needs and appropriateness for residency

• Identify at-risk residents and help create a risk management plan if needed

• Communicate with residents, families, staff, physicians, and other healthcare providers regarding resident health issues and service plans as needed

• Assist with the facilitation of alternative placement or supplemental care when appropriate

• Oversee medication setup and delivery system as needed

• Respond to resident emergency calls as needed, review and document emergency call responses

• Provide safe, secure storage of all medications, supplies, equipment, etc.

• Complete necessary care documentation (written and or electronic) timely and accurately

• Assure accurate documentation reflecting care provided to residents promptly

• Delegate nursing tasks when appropriate

• Issue nursing or clinical orders, based on the needs of the residents when needed

• Ensure unlicensed staff is up to date with all certification requirements

• Maintain confidentiality of all information pertaining to clients, families and employees

• Supervise the Resident's medication program under the direction of the Director of Resident Care

• Help residents with medications and/or treatments as indicated in the medication book and as assigned and allowed by regulation

• Help resident with all personal care functions as needed

• Respond to calls from the emergency call system in a timely manner as per training

• Demonstrate knowledge of and follows infection control procedures

• Help with meal services as requested, including setting up tables, serving meals, and cleaning up the dining room

• Help maintain a clean, comfortable, and safe environment by providing housekeeping services as needed

• Help resident at mealtimes and monitors resident's eating habits

• Help resident to and from daily activities

• Measure and record vital signs, such as temperature, pulse, etc., and report any changes in condition

• Communicates with residents and families regarding care

• Attend all staff meetings, trainings, and educational classes as required

• Monitors for changes in resident needs, preferences, and/or health status and reports/documents any changes according to established procedures

• Report any abuse, suspected abuse, or alleged abuse to the appropriate supervisor and/or agencies

• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Qualifications, Education, Experience, & Physical Requirements

• RN required with and active incumbent nursing license in the the state of Nebraska

• Demonstrate the ability to make appropriate professional judgments

• Excellent communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to maintain composure under stress Ability to handle multiple tasks

• Must have a desire to work with the seniors in an environment that upholds their privacy, dignity, choice, independence, and individuality

• Must meet in-service training requirements

• Must be able to work well with others and function effectively as part of a team

• Must have a clean criminal record, as determined by a criminal record clearance

• Knowledge of medication, dosage, terminology, side effects, and health factors

• This position requires spending a majority of the workday standing and walking, with occasional sitting

• At least three years of experience in an assisted living community preferred

• Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications

• Able to bend, kneel, squat, stand, and lift up to 50lbs as needed

• Able to work a flexible schedule, which includes, evenings, weekends, and holidays

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