Quality Assurance RN

Summary

Coordinates nursing care for Adult/Geriatric residents on the LTC unit. Conducts, directs, and participates in resident, family, and staff teaching and provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary nursing and other resident personnel in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice. Actively contributes to care planning and managing resident care via participation in the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) and other committees as requested, such as Behavior Management Committee. The Quality Assurance RN assists in resident care, including but not limited to wound care, infection control, or assuming a cart as needed. This position assists the Director of Nursing with Infection Prevention monitoring and oversight, as requested. The Registered Nurse is seen as a role model for exhibiting the Behavioral Standards and Customer Service expectations of MyMichigan Health.

Responsibilities

(25%)* Standard of Care. Maintains the standards of nursing care and implements the policies and procedures of the hospital and nursing department, which includes maintaining the Resident’s Bill of Rights.

(25%)* Resident Care – Assessment & Planning. Performs thorough, timely and accurate assessments of residents. Appropriately utilizes equipment necessary in the assessment process. Documents and communicates assessment results as required. Reassess residents as needed and per protocol. Delegates according to the state scopes and standards of practice appropriate data collection to LPNs and Nurse Aides. Participates in the development of individualized nursing care plans. Prescribes appropriate nursing actions towards meeting the goals established in the care plan; including, but not limited to, physical, psychological, social, rehabilitative, educational, and discharge planning needs of the patient. Evaluates and modifies the nursing plan as needed. Documents the plan and the resident’s progress. Participates in resident care conferences.

(25%)* Resident Care – Implementation & Education. Uses professional nursing skills and judgment to administer direct nursing care based on assessment, care plans, and physician orders; including, but not limited to, medication administration, performing prescribed treatments, utilization of medication equipment/supplies and assisting physicians in special testing and procedures. Documents and communicates intervention per policy. Institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse developments in residents. Determine and prioritize specific resident/family educational needs and provide education to meet the identified learning needs. Encourage and promote interactive communication and decision making about care with resident/family. Implement plan for education based on assessment of learning needs, abilities, preferences and readiness to learn. Consider barriers to learning. Collaborate with other providers to coordinate education. Documents educational activities. (25%)* Assignments. Assigns nursing care to team members in accordance with the resident’s needs and the personnel’s capabilities and qualifications and assigns other duties as needed. Directs, supervises, and evaluates nursing care provided to residents. Participates in orientation of new personnel. OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSBILITIES: Develops and maintains good working rapport with interdisciplinary personnel to meet the needs of each resident. Demonstrates the ability to organize and prioritize the needs of groups of residents or an individual resident. Demonstrates a general ability to manage assignments and perform routine duties. Documents in an accurate, clear, and concise way and includes pertinent clinical data. Shares information and reports significant changes and/or abnormal findings to appropriate team members. Participates in regulatory surveys. Participates in the performance improvement activities. Other duties as assigned.

Certifications and Licensures

BLS - Basic Life Support Required Equivalent Experience - Within 1 month of hire or transfer.

FINGERPRIN - Fingerprinting Required Equivalent Experience -

RN - Registered Nurse Required Equivalent Experience -

Required Education

Education: Associates Degree

Other Information

At MyMichigan Health, we hold these values to be fundamental: Values: Excellence - We offer nothing less than the best. We adhere to the highest standards possible in clinical care and customer service. We continuously measure ourselves and constantly strive to improve. Integrity - We do the right thing, each time, every time. We treat each individual with compassion and respect, demonstrating the pinnacle of professionalism and dignity. We communicate openly and honestly. We recognize the unique individuality of each person. In all that we do, we exemplify the highest ethical standards. Teamwork - We provide individual commitment to a group effort. Collaboration benefits everyone - most importantly, our patients. It promotes efficiency, fosters professional and organizational growth, encourages learning, and stimulates innovation. Accountability - We accept responsibility for all we do. We are accountable for the outcomes of our efforts. We are responsible to the communities we serve, to our patients, and to one another. We recognize that as health care providers we occupy a position of trust. Behavior Standards: We use the following behaviors to support our values and provide a clear and simple description of exactly what is expected of every employee: Attitude is Everything, Reward and Recognition, Thoughtful Communication, Teamwork, Service Recovery, Patient Safety, Appearance Matters, Service Excellence, Privacy and Confidentiality, and Electronic Communication Manners.

Equivalent Experience And Other Comments (Education)

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS: Geriatric Certification recommended/preferred. LTC specific Infection Prevention certification within 6 months of hire or transfer preferred. MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft® Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death. Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position. Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description. Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s). Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching. Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required. Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake. Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis. Physical Demand Level: Medium. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 21-50 lbs., frequently 34-66% of the workday 20 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls and constantly (67-100% or the workday) 10 lbs