Registered Nurse

Company: Madera Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
Location: Madera
Posted on: September 13, 2020

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY The purpose of your job position is to supervise the day-to-day activities of the facility during your shift in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards that govern the facility and as directed by your management.The Registered Nurse Supervisor will treat each resident with kindness, dignity and respect. They will knock before entering each resident's room. They will refer to each resident by their name. They will be courteous to families and visitors. They will maintain a positive and calm disposition. They will communicate clearly, empathetically, and effectively when speaking to residents, family members, visitors, staff and any governmental agency personnel. They will make sound independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. They will work cooperatively with all departments and multidisciplinary teams. They will demonstrate patience, initiative and willingness to assist residents that may be difficult. They will relate all pertinent information concerning a resident's condition to a charge nurse when required. They will be committed to always doing the right thing.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES+ Admitting, transferring and discharging residents+ Assessment and development of resident care plans+ Ensuring that all resident care rooms and treatment areas are clean and safe+ Maintaining medicine supply room well stocked+ Monitoring nursing staff to ensure they are complying with resident's care plan+ Checking that staff wear and/or use safety equipment and supplies when providing resident care+ Ensuring that nursing staff follow established hand washing and hygiene procedures+ Passing out medications when needed+ Making rounds with physicians as requested+ Abiding with all facility policies and procedures including not disclosing user ID codes and passwords+ Following Infection and Control policies+ Conducting fire safety and disaster preparedness drills as required+ Completing accidents/incident reports as required+ Attending meetings and serving on committee's+ Complying with annual facility in-service training programsEvery effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies these are the only duties you will be required to perform as directed by management. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.REQUIREMENTSEducation / LicensureNursing Degree from accredited school or collegeValid RN license in good standingValid CPR and BLS cardQualifications / Experience Minimum of 1 year supervisory experience in a skilled nursing facility Must be able to speak, read, write and comprehend the English languageAbility to use computer or tablet to enter resident data Working ConditionsMay encounter frequent interruptionsMay be involved with residents, family and government agenciesMay be requested to work beyond scheduled working hours at timesIs subject to call-back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.)May be subjected to odors, dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoking or air contaminantsMay be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B virusesMay be exposed to or handle hazardous chemicalsPhysical Requirements Must be able to move intermittently throughout the dayWorking throughout the nursing areasMust be able to lift up to 25 pounds. Lifting more weight up to 100 pounds requires assistanceAbility to read fine print on tablet, progress notes and/or medical labels

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