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This position is responsible for planning and providing direct care to residents as assigned. The nurse will plan, direct and carry out shift routines in assigned nursing unit / to assigned residents.
COMMON CORE ROLESo Exhibits attitudes and behaviors that show a commitment to meeting and exceeding customer expectations at all times
o Demonstrates commitment to the core values of hospitality, stewardship, integrity, respect, and humor.
o Utilize the mission, vision, and values to determine priorities.
· Customer Experience
o Provides exceptional customer service to residents, families, and co-workers on a daily basis by:
§ Listening attentively, empathetically and following up to concerns expressed by residents, families, and coworkers.
o Maintains professionalism and composure when interacting with management, employees, residents and families by:
§ Complying with all privacy policies and procedures.
§ Being inclusive and respectful.
§ Working well with others.
o Effectively presents and communicates information and responds to questions from co-workers, residents, families, state auditors and the general public as deemed appropriate for the position.
· Quality of Care
o Accurately and timely completes position specific core roles and responsibilities that impact overall quality of care.
o Ensures that residents receive the best care possible by encouraging open communication with the management team, direct care personnel, residents and families.
o Basic comprehension of 5-star rating and how it relates to position specific roles and responsibilities.
o Follows all community policies and procedures related to investigating, reporting and preventing abuse of vulnerable adults.
KEY POSITION SPECIFIC ROLES & RESPONSIBILTIES· Clinical Processes & Procedures
o Ensure that resident’s charts are updated and free of errors.
o Openly communicate with the Medical Director and DON relating to resident diagnoses and treatment plans.
o Collaborate with the clinical team in establishing a treatment plan.
o Provide direct resident care following the treatment plan, this may include tasks such as administering medication, etc.
· Staffing
o Makes walking rounds between shifts and whenever necessary to supervise and monitor work performance in terms of resident care, staff regulations and efficiency of service.
· Survey Readiness
o Report occupational exposures to needle sticks, blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy and procedures governing accidents and incidents.
o Participates in all inspections of nursing care by outside agencies.
o Complete all documentation as recommended by Federal and State Guidelines.
o Ensure that reportable events are communicated in a timely fashion.
o Ensure that nursing notes are informative and complete regarding the cares and services provided to the resident.
o Listen to shift report and keep open lines of communication with supervisor, co-workers and on-coming shift.
o Attend nurses and team meetings as scheduled and/or assigned.
o Maintain professional relationships with physicians and other providers.
o Respond to all emergency situations within the facility.
o Promote rehabilitation nursing on the units.
o Perform physical and psychological nursing assessments on residents when necessary.
o Report all unusual circumstances that may involve the safety and well-being of the residents and staff directly to the DON.
· Education
o Successful completion of a Licensed Practice Nurse (L.P.N.) program at an accredited school, college or university
.· Experience
o Previous experience as an L.P.N. in long-term care preferred.
· Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations
o Must have and maintain an active L.P.N. license / registration in good standing on the state registry.
· Availability & Attendance
o Flexible work schedule (mornings, afternoons, nights, weekends, holidays, etc.) which may include hours beyond eight hours in a day, or 40 hours in a week.
o Follows all attendance policies and procedures, including punctuality and proper timeclock usage.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
