JOB SUMMARY: Provides residents with daily nursing care in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, facility policies and as may be directed by the Charge Nurse, Supervisor, Assistant Director of Nursing, Director of Nursing or Administrator to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times. QUALIFICATIONS Successful completion of a nursing arts course in an accredited nurse training program as evidenced by a diploma, certificate, or other written verification from the school and successful completion of the Department approved nursing assistant competency evaluation or successful completion of a United States military training program that includes the content of the Basic Nursing Assistant Training Program Be at least 16 years of age, of temperate habits and good moral character, honest, reliable, and trustworthy. Provide evidence of employment or occupation, if any, and residence for two years prior to initial employment as a nursing assistant. Must possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. Must possess current CPR certificate or become certified within two weeks of employment. Demonstrates interest and/or knowledge in caring for the ill, disabled, and elderly. Must be able to deal tactfully with customers, family members, visitors, personnel etc. Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner. Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Must possess the ability and willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel. Must be personable, enthusiastic, and personable. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday. Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position. Must possess sight/hearing senses, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of the position can be fully met. Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, visitors, personnel, and support agencies. Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability. Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, young, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people. May be required to lift, push, pull, and move equipment, supplies, etc., in excess of fifty (50) pounds throughout the day. Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc. including exposure to the (HIV) Aids and Hepatitis B viruses. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Ensure that all nursing procedures and protocols are followed in accordance with established policies, including dress code. Provides assistance with activities of daily living to a specific number of residents and/or as directed by the staff nurse. Assists in developing a written plan of care for each customer that identifies the problems/needs of the customer. Attends and actively participates in resident care plan conference, and Resident Council and/or Family Council when invited. Reports all concerns, complaints made by the customer or their family to the Administrator. Makes rounds to assure customers are safe and comfortable. Maintains an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the department. Participates in In-service Education Programs. Assists in implementing and maintaining an effective orientation program that orients the new Ladies and Gentlemen of Alden to the facility, his/her department, and its policies and procedures. Recommends to the Director of Nursing the equipment and supply needs of the department. Inventories and stores the new customer’s personal possessions. Assists customers with packing personal possessions when they are transferred to a new room or when being discharged. Participates in and receives the nursing report upon reporting for duty. Maintains intake and output records as instructed. Checks and reports bowel movements and character of stools. Makes occupied and unoccupied beds, changes bed linens, and straightens rooms, closet, and drawers. Notifies housekeeping if mattress in need of cleaning or replacement. Answers call lights promptly, answer telephone calls as needed and run errands as requested. Obtains blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, heights, and weights as needed. Does complete check of skin condition when dressing, undressing, turning/repositioning, etc. Reports any skin abnormalities to the Staff Nurse. Observes customer’s physical condition, attitude, reactions, appetite, etc., and reports any changes and/or unusual findings to the Nurse/RCC so care plan can be updated. Performs personal services for customer’s (i.e., reading, writing letters, etc.) as time allows. Encourages customers to help themselves and promotes self-care in aiding rehabilitation. Assists with care of dying and expired customers. Records resident food/fluid intake. Completes meal monitor form as indicated. Reports changes in resident’s eating habits to the Staff Nurse. Keeps customers water pitchers clean and filled with fresh water on each shift unless contraindicated. Serves between meals and bedtime snacks. Wears transfer belt at all times and utilizes as needed. Keeps the nurses’ call system within easy reach of the resident. Reports all hazardous equipment and conditions to the Staff Nurse immediately. Participates in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the facility’s Quality Assurance program for the Nursing Department. Performs other related duties as assigned. GENERAL BENEFITS: Paid Holidays Paid Sick Time Paid Time Off Retirement / Pension Plan Health Insurance Dental Insurance Life Insurance Vision Insurance
I. JOB SUMMARY Responsible to provide direct nursing care to the customer, and to supervise the day-today nursing activities performed by the nursing assistants. Such supervision must be in accordance with current Federal, State, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, facility policies. The objective is to ensure the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times. II. QUALIFICATIONS A. Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as a RN or LPN in the State of Illinois and/or Wisconsin. B. Must possess current CPR certificate or become certified within two weeks of employment. C. Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures. D. Demonstrates interest and/or knowledge in care of the aged. E. Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner. F. Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. G. Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with customers, family members, visitors, personnel, government agencies/personnel, and the general public. H. Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel. I. Must be personable, enthusiastic, and resourceful. III. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS A. Must be able to move intermittently throughout the work day. B. Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position. C. Must possess sight/hearing senses, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met. D. Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with customers, family members, personnel, and support agencies. E. Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability. F. Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people. G. May be required to lift, push, pull and move equipment, supplies, and customers in excess of fifty (50) pounds throughout the day. H. Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including exposure to the (HIV) AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses. IV. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS A. Accepts and supports as directed by appropriate authority. This may require different floor, customers, work load, and multiple tasks as assigned. B. Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct the Ladies and Gentlemen of Alden for a respective unit. C. Assume all Nursing procedures and protocols are followed in accordance with established policies. D. Directly supervise and instruct the Ladies and Gentlemen of Alden on a number of topics to promote job knowledge. E. Ensure all the Ladies and Gentlemen of Alden follow established departmental policies and procedures, including appropriate dress code. F. Assist in developing a written plan of care for each customer that identifies the problems/needs of the customer. G. Attends and actively participates in customer care plan conference as directed. H. Report all concerns, complaints made by the customer or their family to the Administrator. I. Counsel/discipline nursing personnel as requested or as necessary. J. Make daily rounds to ensure nursing personnel are performing required duties, and to ensure appropriate procedures are being followed. Make physical rounds to all customers daily. Make rounds with physicians as necessary. K. Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the department. L. Attend and participate in continuing education programs. M. Recommend to the Director of Nursing the equipment and supply needs of the department. N. Place orders for medications and treatments as necessary following established budgetary guidelines. O. Utilize PCC 24-hour summary concerning recommendations/concerns related to customer care needs. P. Fill out complete accident/incident reports. Q. Encourage attending physicians to review treatment plans, record and sign their orders, progress notes, etc., in accordance with established policies. R. Chart nurses' notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided to the customer, as well as the customer's response to the care. S. Complete required assessments upon the customer's admission, transfer, and/or discharge. T. Receive telephone orders from physicians and record on the Physicians' Order Form and P.O.S. U. Record new/changed diet orders. Forward information to the Dietary Department. V. Perform routine charting duties as required and in accordance with our established Charting and Documentation Policies and Procedures. W. Responsible for completion of admission, discharge, and transfer processes. X. Prepare and administer medications and treatments if appropriate as ordered by the physician. Y. Review medication record for completeness of information, accuracy in the transcription of the physician's order, and adherence to stop order policies. Z. Administer professional services such as: catheterization, tube feedings, suction, applying and changing dressings/bandages, packs, colostomy, and drainage bags, care of the dead/dying, etc., as required. AA. Participate in the orientation of new customers/family members to the facility. BB. Arrange for diagnostic and therapeutic services, as ordered by the physician. CC. Notify the customer's attending physician and family when there is a change in the customer's conditions. DD. Obtain sputum, urine and other lab tests as ordered. EE. Take and record TPR's, blood pressures, accuchecks, etc., as necessary. FF. Contact the customer's physician for: 1. Nursing assessment of change of condition. 2. Medication orders or charges. 3. To inform of incidents. 4. To report abnormal results of Lab and X-ray. 5. Anything else pertinent to the customers' care and well-being. GG. Ensure the nurses’ notes and monthly summaries reflect the care plan and is being followed. HH. Attend staff meetings, etc., as directed. II. Perform other related duties as assigned
I. JOB SUMMARY Responsible to deliver direct and indirect nursing care to patients with ostomies, draining wounds, various types of fistulae, stomas, soft tissue injuries and other wound types and to supervise the day to day nursing activities performed by the nurses in relation to wound care, treatments, prevention, and assessments. Supervise II. QUALIFICATIONS A. Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as a RN or LPN in the state of Illinois. B. Must possess a current CPR certificate or become certified within two weeks of employment. C. Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures. D. Demonstrates interest and or knowledge in the care of the aged. E. Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner. F. Must possess the ability to make independent decisionswhen such circumstanceswarrant. G. Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with customers, family members, personnel, government agencies personnel, and the general public. H. Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel. I. Musthave the right attitude of being personable, enthusiastic, and resourceful. III. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS A. Must be able to move intermittently throughout the work day. B. Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position. C. Must possess sight/hearing senses, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of the position can be fully met. D. Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity and the ability to work effectively with customers, visitors, personnel, and support agencies. E. Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability. F. Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, young, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people. G. May be required to lift, push, pull, and move equipment, supplies, etc., throughout the day. H. Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc. including exposure to the (HIV) Aids and Hepatitis B viruses. IV. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS A. Must ensure that all nursing procedures and protocols are followed in accordance with established policies. B. Directly supervise the nurses, CNA's and other members of the IDT that wound care treatments and protocols are followed accordingly. C. Directly supervise the wound technicians on wound care protocols D. Responsible/oversees for assessing and documenting wound status and skin care. E. Administer or assist with wound treatments as ordered by the physician. F. Review treatment orders for completeness of information and accuracy of transcription of the physician's order. G. Review wound assessments for completeness and accuracy. H. Complete weekly skin report and send to nurse consultant and pharmacy. I. Educate facility staff on pressure ulcer prevention. J. Assist as necessary with the physician/consultant during wound care rounds. K. Arrange for diagnostic and therapeutic services needed for wound care as ordered by the physician. L. Obtain /assist in wound specimen collection as ordered by the physician. M. Update the family/responsible party and attending physician for any changes on wound assessment. N. Assist in developing a written plan of care for each customer that identifies the problems/needs of the customer and be able to evaluate the delivery of care. O. Attends and actively participate in customer care plan conference. P. Consult with other nurses, management, and other related health professionals to assist in assessing, planning and delivering and evaluating patient care. Q. Plan, conduct andparticipate inIn-serviceEducationPrograms,workshops, seminars, conferences, and courses. R. Make written and oral reports including recommendations concerning the wound care program. S. Ensure that the wound assessment reflects that the care plan is being followed. T. Participate in the development, maintenance and implementation of the facility's Quality Assurance program for the Wound Care Program. U. Coordinate facility wound audits with the nursing staff. V. Make daily rounds to assure that nursing personnel are performing required duties related to the wound care program, and to assure that wound care protocols and procedures are being followed. W. Communicate with the IDT, wound progress of patients; make entries on the 24- hour report as necessary. X. Committed to maintaining a clean and safe environment for our customer’s. Y. Complete required forms upon the customer's admission, transfer and or discharge. Z. Attend staff meetings as needed. AA. Perform other duties as assigned.
