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Description
The primary responsibilities of the Staff Nurse are to provide quality, professional health care for all residents of Assisted Living. This includes administering medications in a safe manner and within regulation requirements, responding to special needs and emergencies and providing supervision for the Medication Aides and Certified Nursing Assistants (C.N.A.) in collaboration with the DON.
· Administer   medication(s) per unit dose system within regulation time frame and without   error. Complete the medication pass   within regulation timeframe. Document/sign all medication administration   records daily.
· Complete   monthly summaries on each resident as scheduled. Meet with nursing assistants to determine   requirements and all areas are completed accurately on the day scheduled for   completion.
· Supervise   Medication Aides and Certified Nursing Assistants to ensure that   resident-centered care is provided.
· Complete and/or   supervise all treatments using standard nursing protocol.
· Record nursing   observations on residents’ charts. Chart, date and sign after each   entry. Record daily or as changes are   necessary.
· Transcribe,   analyze, comprehend and implement doctors’ orders accurately and notify   appropriate personnel of changes.
· Complete   dietary and maintenance forms accurately as required.
· Update daily   flow sheets for C.N.A.’s so that all services rendered are in agreement with   the Care plan.  Ensure all information   is current and clearly noted for C.N.A.’s to implement.
· Report all   significant resident issues to the Unit Manager. Report all issues as soon as noted or   within a timely manner. Utilize 24   hour report sheet to report all changes and orders.
· Respond to and   implement fire plan for Healthcare Center residents according to   procedure. Ensure resident and staff   safety. Assume the command position   until the fire department arrives.
· Maintain   knowledge of safe operation of oxygen, IV’s, suction machines, catheters,   etc. Use proper techniques when   working with medical equipment.
· Practice   universal precautions and ensure that C.N.A.’s always use universal   precautions.
· Complete   admissions, transfers, deaths and discharges. Ensure that charting is in compliance with standards set forth by   licensure and Sunnyside while maintaining residents’ safety and security.
· Prepare change   of shift report and effectively communicate with oncoming staff to ensure   continuity of care for residents.
· Make rounds on   each shift to account for all residents, assess the building for safety and   provide medical attention as needed.
· Handle   emergencies and/or stressful situations with professionalism.
· Draw labs as   ordered and report them to physician in a timely manner.
· Assess   complaints/issues with resident and notify physician as needed.
· Make   responsible parties aware of changes with resident care as needed and in a   timely manner.
· Maintain clean,   organized and orderly work areas.
· Adhere to all   company policies and procedures.
· Attend all   in-services, training and meetings as required.
· Meet all   training requirements as required by Federal and State Regulations, company   and community policies.
· Demonstrate a   commitment to safety by following safety rules and guidelines; follow good   housekeeping practices, take proper care of equipment and perform job duties   and responsibilities in a safe and responsible manner.
· Demonstrate   dependability, reliability and punctuality. Report to work when schedule, ready to work.
· Other duties as   assigned.
Requirements
· Must be a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse.
· Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and licensed through the Virginia Board of Nursing.
· Supervisory skills required; experienced preferred.
· CPR certified or the ability to attain.
Strong customer service skills; maintain a hospitality approach to engaging with all individuals.