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Bear Mountain at Worcester -
POSITION REQUIREMENTS :
Must have a current unencumbered Registered Nurse license in the state of Massachusetts
Graduate of approved nursing school required. RN BSN preferred
Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience in long term care
Strong knowledge of Medicare / Medicaid / Joint Commission guidelines required
Must be computer literate. Knowledge of EMR required
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Provides guidance and direction to ancillary staff in both clinical and personnel issues
Assist staff in assessing patient / resident status related to medical issues, social psychological and spiritual issues
Ensures that sufficient staff is available to meet the clinical needs of the patients / residents of clinical requirements of the patients / residents.
Review perspective admissions if required for determination of needs. Conducts tours for perspective admissions and families
Ensures that staff abides by the principles and techniques of infection control and safety
Investigates accidents and incidents related to patients / residents, staff or visitors and provides first aid and follow up as indicated
Investigates abuse allegations and reports such immediately to the DON / Administrator for follow up
Performs duties of charge nurse is required
Performs daily rounds of all patients / residents in facility
Reviews assessments on patients / residents in the facility on a quarterly basis. Includes skin, falls, SR, B&B, elopement, etc
Ensures all documents are accurate and up to date
