RN Night Charge Nurse
Company: Clarkson Community Care Center
Location: Clarkson
Posted on: March 19, 2023
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Job Description:
Clarkson Community Care Center - JOB TITLE: Charge Nurse (RN)
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DEPARTMENT: REPORTS TO: -Nursing Director of Nursing Services or
Designee -
GENERAL PURPOSE: -
Responsible for the independent supervision of the delivery of care
to a group of residents in a nursing unit. Assess resident needs,
develop individual care plans, administer nursing care, evaluate
nursing care, and supervise Care Specialists (CNAs) & CMAs) and
other personnel in the delivery of nursing care. -
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: -
RESIDENT ASSESSMENT -
Duties: Adhere to state rules and regulations concerning delivery
of care and assure that effective quality nursing care is delivered
which is outcome focused through utilization of the nursing
process. Effectively interview the resident/responsible party to
obtain information required for developing and implementing a plan
of care. Demonstrate ability to perform physical assessment through
observation, inspection, palpation, percussion and auscultation. If
applicable, is involved in and accurately complete the RAI process.
Identify needs and provide input for discharge planning and follow
up throughout length of stay. -
DEVELOPS PLAN OF CARE -
Duties: Develop individualized plan of care in collaboration with
the resident/responsible party and interdisciplinary care team by
documenting problems, statements, goals and approaches in
collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary care
team. Seek Care Specialist input when developing plan of care.
Define realistic and obtainable long and short-term goals for the
residents. Initiate appropriate nursing interventions with time
frames for outcome evaluations and document appropriately in
medical record. Revise plan of care with input from
resident/responsible party and interdisciplinary care team.
Implement teaching with resident/responsible party consistent with
interdisciplinary plan of care. -
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IMPLEMENTS PLAN OF CARE -
Duties: Implement plan of care consistently, effectively and cost
efficiently with focus on resident centered outcomes. Identify
rationale and anticipated outcomes for each nursing intervention.
Assume responsibility for care interventions consistent with skill
level and professional standards of care. Utilize time efficiently
to assure completion of duties and responsibilities in allotted
time frame. Utilize professional and sound judgment in delivery of
care, which is cost efficient but does not jeopardize safe,
effective care delivery. Follow Beverly policies and procedures to
ensure a safe, caring, comfortable and clean environment. Utilize
all appropriate, available resources for
resident/family/responsible party counseling and discharge
planning. Keep physician and/or other health care professionals
(Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, podiatrist, dentist,
etc.) informed of resident's condition; and notify physician and/or
other healthcare professionals immediately of significant changes
of condition. Work in collaboration with physician and/or other
health care professionals by sharing information relevant to
changing plan of care. Question and seek clarification of unclear
orders. Duties: Evaluate team and make changes as needs are
recognized. Critique and take responsibility for evaluating nursing
care delivered. Utilize the expertise of Nurse colleagues to
evaluate plan of care. Elicit feedback from individual being served
and/or family or responsible party to determine that their needs
are being met. Evaluate effectiveness of the plan of care in
conjunction with the interdisciplinary care plan team. -
EVALUATES PLAN OF CARE -
DELIVERS RESIDENT CARE -
Duties: Deliver and maintain optimum resident care and comfort by
demonstrating knowledge and skills of current nursing practices.
Transcribe physician and/or other health care professionals=orders
appropriately and accurately. Ask for clarification of questionable
orders from the ordering physician and/or other health care
professionals. Perform only those activities, which are within the
scope of RN nursing practice. Notify physician and/or other health
care professionals, if orders are not carried out and document
event appropriately. Follow company, facility and departmental
policies and procedures, and appropriately utilize nursing
judgment. Ensure accurate documentation of all medical records and
reporting forms. Promptly respond to call lights and other resident
needs. -
SUPERVISION -
Duties: Supervise Care Specialists, CMA's and other personnel. May
supervise other Nurses, including other RNs. Coach, counsel and
assign Care Specialists, CMA's and other Nurses to provide -quality
resident care. Independently evaluate the job skills and work
performance of the Care Specialists, CMA's and other Nurses through
the formal performance evaluation process. Appropriately discipline
or participate in the discipline of Care Specialists, CMA's and
other Nurses for violations of work rules, policies or poor
performance, including the recommendation of suspensions and
terminations. Recognize Care Specialists, CMA's and other Nurses
for exceptional care and job performance on a regular basis and as
part of their formal performance evaluation. Assign Care
Specialists, CMA's and other Nurses specific duties for resident
care and direct their work. Assign hours, breaks and meal periods
to Care Specialists, CMA's and other Nurses. Ensure proper staffing
by calling in replacement associates for Care Specialists, CMA's
and other Nurses not reporting for work and by transferring or
reassigning Care Specialists, CMA's and other Nurses to ensure
adequate staffing levels. Revise work schedules of Care
Specialists, CMA's and other Nurses as necessary. Train and/or
assist in the orientation of new associates. Attempt to effectively
resolve Care Specialist, CMA's and other Nurses'
problems/complaints and grievances. Incorporate Care Specialists,
CMA's and other Nurses in a work team to meet resident needs.
Attend and participate in supervisory meetings. Support and follow
through with management team goals. Perform other management duties
as assigned -
CUSTOMER SERVICE -
Duties: Provide compassionate resident care services. Establish and
maintain positive interactions with internal and external
customers, including co-workers and direct reports. Take
responsibility for resolving Care Specialist, Nurse, and other
customers' issues and concerns striving for a win-win outcome.
Customers include residents, families, vendors and other
associates. -
RESIDENTS= RIGHTS -
Duties: Demonstrate strong ethical practices regarding
individual/resident rights as stated in company policy. Support
resident autonomy and choice. Demonstrate both sensitivity and
appropriate responsiveness to each resident's end of life wishes.
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RESIDENT COMFORT AND SAFETY -
Duties: Demonstrate safe practices in regard to resident's comfort
and safety by applying knowledge of proper body alignment for self
and resident. Practice and promote adherence to institutional
safety codes. Promote a restraint-free environment. -
PHARMACY KNOWLEDGE -
Duties: Maintain an updated knowledge base in pharmacology.
Demonstrate knowledge of policies governing medication
administration and documentation. Demonstrate a knowledge of drug
reactions and sensitivities and nursing interventions. Assure -that
narcotics are accounted for properly. Apply adult learning
principles when educating individuals, family members or
responsible party regarding the resident's medication regimen.
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LAB VALUES -
Duties: Recognize normal and abnormal lab values and communicate
same in an appropriate manner to physician, and other
interdisciplinary team members as appropriate. -
INFECTION CONTROL -
Duties: Demonstrate working knowledge of infection control
practices. -
CONTINUING EDUCATION -
Duties: Recognize self-evaluation and self-development as important
tools in maintaining high standards of care and professionalism.
Seek and provide peer support and consultation. Participate in
facility/department in services. Attend continuing education
programs. Attend facility/department/staff meetings as required.
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SAFETY -
Duties: Comply with, support and enforce Company policies involving
all safety and infection control procedures to include the proper
use of mechanical lifts, gait belts and personal protective back
supports. -
RESIDENTS' RIGHTS AND POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS -
Duties: Understand, comply with and promote all rules and
regulations regarding residents' rights; promote positive
relationships with residents, visitors, and regulators, to include
presenting a professional appearance. -
ETHICS & COMPLIANCE -
Duties: Conforms to expected ethical and legal standards including
matters related to resident abuse and neglect, by personally
complying with laws, regulations and Beverly's Code of Conduct and
Business Ethics Policy. -
When in doubt about whether a particular activity is proper,
refrains from the activity and obtains guidance from the Director
of Operations, Beverly's Corporate Compliance Office or the
Company's Legal Department. Recognizes and reports to management or
through the Beverly Hotline (1-800-572-9981), potential legal or
ethical violations including resident abuse or neglect. -
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS: -
CORPORATE COMPLIANCE -
Duties: Must adhere to Beverly Enterprises' Code of Conduct and
Business Ethics policy, including documentation and reporting
-responsibilities. -
STAFF DEVELOPMENT -
Duties: Attend and participate in educational activities,
in-service training and staff meetings; assist in orientation and
training other staff. -
QUALITY IMPROVEMENT -
Duties: Participate in Quality Improvement activities as assigned.
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MEDICATION AIDE DIRECTION & MONITORING -
Duties: Provide direction and monitoring of medications for
recipients who are receiving medications by medication aides.
Determine competency of medication aides to provide additional
activities. Make appropriate assignments to medication aides based
on recipient safety and competency of medication aides. -
OTHER DUTIES -
Duties: Other duties as assigned or needed. -
Physical and Sensory Requirements (With or Without Aid of
Mechanical Devices): Walking/mobility, reaching, fine hand
coordination, bending, grasping, pushing medication carts, pulling,
lifting, transferring and repositioning residents; ability to hear
and respond to pages; ability to distinguish smells, tastes and
temperatures; ability to read and write; ability to understand and
follow written and oral instructions; ability to verbally
communicate with residents and others; ability to understand and
apply training and in-service education; ability to instruct
personnel during training education and staff meetings; and ability
to remain calm in emergencies and when handling multiple tasks.
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QUALIFICATIONS: -
Must hold and maintain a current license to practice as a
Registered Nurse in -practicing state. If currently licensed in a
mutual recognition state prior to October 2000, it is not necessary
to obtain a state license to practice. -
Recent clinical experience, education, or specialty skills specific
to geriatrics. -
Demonstrate understanding that state and Federal rules and
regulations govern the practices within the facility. -
Ongoing pursuit of Continuing Education Credits in clinical
subjects, management, personal growth and development. -
Demonstrate working knowledge of infection control principles and
practices. -
Proven ability to communicate effectively and positively with
staff, residents and family members. -
Basic computer knowledge and ability with an aptitude to learn
company software. -
Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance. -
Must meet all local health regulations and pass post-employment
physical exam, if required. This requirement also includes drug
screening, criminal background investigation and reference inquiry.
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Must be capable of performing the essential job functions of this
job, with or without reasonable accommodation. -
FACILITY SPECIFIC JOB FUNCTIONS (Must be approved by Director of
Operation) -
JOB DESCRIPTION REVIEW: -
I understand this job description and its requirements, and that I
am expected to complete all duties as assigned. I understand the
job functions may be altered from time to time. -
I further understand that the purpose of this job description is to
identify the major duties and responsibilities of the job and that
it is not intended to contain each and every duty inherent in this
job. -
I have noted below any accommodations that are required to enable
me to perform these duties. I have also noted below any job
responsibilities or functions, which I am unable to perform, with
or without accommodation. -
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