Lead Healthcare Professional

3 weeks ago


Macon, Georgia, United States Macon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Full time
Job Summary

Macon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is seeking a skilled Registered Nurse to join our team. As a Lead Healthcare Professional, you will be responsible for providing direct nursing care to residents and supervising the day-to-day activities of nursing assistants.

About Us

We are a dedicated healthcare facility committed to delivering high-quality care to our residents. Our team is passionate about creating a warm and welcoming environment that promotes healing, comfort, and dignity.

Job Responsibilities
  • Direct the day-to-day functions of nursing assistants in accordance with industry rules, regulations, and guidelines.
  • Ensure all nursing personnel comply with written policies and procedures established by the facility.
  • Meet with assigned nursing staff and support personnel to plan shift services, programs, and activities.
  • Verify all nursing personnel comply with procedures set forth in the Nursing Policies and Procedures Manual.
  • Make written and oral reports/recommendations concerning shift activities as required.
  • Cooperate with other resident services to coordinate nursing services and ensure total regimen of care is maintained.
  • Verify all nursing service personnel are in compliance with their respective job descriptions.
  • Participate in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the facility's quality assurance program for the nursing department.
  • Participate in surveys made by authorized government agencies.
  • Periodically review residents' written discharge plans and participate in updating as required.
  • Assist in planning the nursing portion of the resident's discharge plan as necessary.
  • Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required.
  • Complete accident/incident reports as necessary.
Charting and Documentation
  • Complete and file required forms/charts upon resident admission, transfer, and/or discharge.
  • Encourage attending physicians to review treatment plans, record, and sign orders, progress notes, etc., in accordance with established policies.
  • Receive telephone orders from physicians and record on the Physicians' Order Form.
  • Transcribe physician's orders to resident charts, cardex, medication cards, and treatment/care plans as required.
  • Chart nurses' notes in an informative and descriptive manner reflecting care provided to the resident and their response to care.
  • Record new/changed diet orders and forward information to the Dietary Department.
  • Report discrepancies noted concerning physician's orders, diet change, charting error, etc., to the Nurse Supervisor.
  • Fulfill routine charting duties as required and in accordance with established charting and documentation policies and procedures.
  • Sign and date all entries made in the resident's medical record.
  • Write nurses' notes to reflect that the care plan is being followed when administering nursing care or treatment.
Medication Administrative Functions
  • Prepare and administer medication as ordered by the physician.
  • Responsible for IV medication/fluid administration.
  • Verify the identity of the resident before administering medication/treatment.
  • Verify that prescribed medication for one resident is not administered to another.
  • Verify adequate supply of floor stock medications, supplies, and equipment to meet nursing needs of residents. Report needs to the Nurse Supervisor.
  • Order prescribed medications, supplies, and equipment as necessary and in accordance with established procedures.
  • Verify narcotic records are accurate for your shift.
  • Notify the Nurse Supervisor of all drug and narcotic discrepancies noted on your shift.
  • Review medication cards for completeness of information, accuracy in transcription of physician's order, and adherence to stop order policies.
  • Notify the attending physician of automatic stop orders prior to the last dosage being administered.
  • Immediately notify the Nurse Supervisor and attending physician of any medication administration errors.
Nursing Care Functions
  • Perform physical assessment through observation, inspection, palpitation, percussion, and auscultation.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and skills of current nursing practices to deliver optimum resident care and comfort.
  • Promptly respond to call lights and other resident needs.
  • Make rounds with physicians as necessary.
  • Consult with the resident's physician in providing care, treatment, rehabilitation, etc., as necessary.
  • Review the resident's chart for specific treatments, medication orders, diets, etc., as necessary.
  • Make periodic checks to confirm prescribed treatments are properly administered by CNAs and evaluate resident's physical and emotional status.
  • Notify the resident's attending physician when the resident is involved in an accident or incident.
  • Notify the resident's attending physician and responsible party when there is a change in the resident's condition.
  • Administer professional services such as catheterization, tube feedings, suction, applying and changing dressings/bandages, packs, colostomy, and drainage bags, taking blood, giving massages and range of motion exercises, care for the dead/dying, etc., as required.
  • Monitor seriously ill residents as necessary.
  • Review care plans daily to confirm appropriate care is being rendered.
  • Confirm CNAs are aware of the resident care plans and verify they refer to the resident's care plan prior to administering daily care to the resident.
Other Duties
  • Attend in-service education programs to meet facility educational requirements.
  • Familiarize yourself with Standard Precautions, Exposure Control Plan, Fire Drill and Evacuation Procedures, and know how to use the information.
  • Maintain confidentiality of resident and facility records/information.
  • Protect residents from neglect, mistreatment, and abuse.
  • Protect the personal property of the residents of the facility.
  • Other duties as directed by the supervisor or administrator.
Requirements
  • Registered Nurse with current state license.
  • Excellent technical, assessment, and documentation skills.
  • Good Leadership qualities.
  • Organized and detailed in work performance.
  • Good communication skills with excellent self-discipline and patience.
  • Genuine caring for and interest in elderly and disabled people in a nursing facility.
  • Comply with Residents Rights and Facility Policies and Procedures.
  • Perform work tasks within the physical demand requirements as outlined below.
  • Perform Essential Duties as outlined above.
Estimated Salary Range

$65,000 - $85,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

About Macon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Macon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a dynamic and patient-centered organization committed to delivering high-quality care to our residents. We believe in fostering a culture of compassion, respect, and empathy among our staff members. If you share our values and passion for delivering exceptional care, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.



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