Registered Nurse

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

This position required the incumbent to have:

• Possess a sensitivity and aptitude for working with the elderly.

• Possess skills to communicate effectively with those you supervise, clients, family members and Heart to Home management team.

• Possess leadership / supervisory skills.

• Must be able to prioritize and organize work effectively and efficiently.

• Able to work irregular hours, occasional weekends and evenings.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND TASKS:

Job Function: Manage Assisted Living program including completing essential paperwork and complying with state regulations.

Tasks:

• Works to assure facility is in compliance with federal state and local standards and regulations. Is available for license surveys.

• Keeps forms updated including policies, procedures, Bill of Rights, and related Assisted Living forms and manuals

• Meets with Case Workers regularly.

• Maintains an up-to-date knowledge of current trends of Assisted Living.

• Is responsible for investigating and reporting incidents of suspected client neglect and/or abuse and reporting these findings to Heart to Home management team and/or appropriate county officials.

• Works to maintain privacy and confidentiality of client, client’s records and client’ living environment.

• Is willing to carry a cell phone and be ‘on call’ for emergencies and notification of changes.

• Prepare, record, submit and maintain accurate and timely correspondence and paperwork regarding client data and billing information with management team as needed.

• Communicates and documents client data to staff as needed.

• Completes initial assessment of potential clients to assure that their needs will be met.

• Completes assessment within five days of admission.

• Assures clients maintain residency requirements, reassess and recommend alternative placement if necessary.

• Implements service agreements with all new clients.  Reviews and revises service plan as needed.

• Performs supervisory visits 14 days after initiation of services and coordinates or performs visit at least every 90 days thereafter.

• Assures clients have up to date care plans.  Reviews and revises care plans as needed.

• Monitors and maintains client charts and nursing notes.

• Communicates to physicians and other personnel (outside Assisted Living, county caseworkers, etc) any changes in client’s needs or conditions.

• Monitors and follows thru with ordering medications and all medication renewals as well as any necessary follow-up with physicians regarding medications and/or medical conditions.

• Assures all physicians orders are signed and implemented with-in 24 hours.

• Verifies and/or delegates weekly medication boxes for medication administration by unlicensed staff and checks new medications from the pharmacy.

• Communicates and educates staff any information that staff needs to be aware of.

• Documents or delegates disposal of medication per procedure.

• Assures compliance with regulations and is available for federal and state licensure surveys.

• Assists in the development of policies and procedures and implementation of them. 

Job Function: Supervision of other nursing and Unlicensed Personnel.  

Tasks:

• Supervises, orientates and competency tests unlicensed staff to Assisted Living and to each client’s individual needs.

• Gives input and/or helps perform annual evaluations for nursing and unlicensed personnel staff.  

• Coordinates staff education to include at least 8 hours of in-services per year. 

• Meets with staff as needed.

• Provides health and medication training to all new employees as well as continued education for all staff and documents such training to assure compliance with state, federal and local regulations.  

• Assures that staff clearly understands and follow all Assisted Living procedures.

• Monitors staff for compliance of monthly client treatments as scheduled.  

• Supervises medication practices and medical equipment being used by Assisted Living clients.

• Assures that medication administration procedures are followed properly and discusses any needed corrections, errors, etc., with staff.

Job Function: Provide support and address needs for programs and services.

Tasks:

• Maintain client files and appropriate documents as required.

• Assess clients on an ongoing basis to assure their needs can be met. 

• Assures clients continue to live safely in their unit, reassess and recommend alternative placement if necessary.

• Communicates the services to be provided for each client to staff responsible for delivering the services, and assures follow through.

• Inform personnel of changes in client’s needs and conditions.

• Maintains communication with clients, their families and staff.

• Facilitates coordination of client services with other service providers as needed.

• Is available for on-call medical questions and/or emergencies via phone.

Job Function: Participate and function effectively as a team member.

Tasks:

• Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with staff, and other Heart to Home staff including providing backup to other staff as needed.

• Articulate information regarding clients to the team.

• Provide proactive, constructive participation in staff meetings, committees, etc.

• Assists other departments with special events and family functions.

• Be compassionate and work with tact and ethical awareness.

• Be flexible and adaptable to changing situations.

• Responds appropriately to safety hazards, fire drills and other emergency situations.

• Reports injuries for self, staff, clients or visitors immediately to Heart to Home management team.

• Keep Heart to Home management team informed and involved and advised of needs and problems.

Job Function: Other duties as assigned.

• Support the mission and values of Heart to Home.