Registered Nurse - Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home

JOB TITLE: Registered Nurse

REPORTS TO: Director of Nursing

DEPARTMENT: Nursing

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt/Hourly

SCHEDULE: Schedule varies must be available weekends and holidays

JOB SUMMARY

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 Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and other personnel in the delivery of nursing care.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must hold and maintain a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in practicing state.
• 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.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of infection control principles and practices.
• Ongoing pursuit of Continuing Education Credits in clinical subjects, management, personal growth and development.
• 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.

The essential job functions of the Registered Nurse are to conduct resident assessments while adhering 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. The RN demonstrates the ability to perform physical assessment through observation, inspection, palpation, percussion and auscultation. If applicable, is involved in and accurately complete the RAI process.

The Registered Nurse will identify needs of the resident and provide input for discharge planning and follow-up throughout length of stay. They also develop the Plan of Care by developing and consistently implementing an 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.

The Registered Nurse evaluates the Plan of Care and make changes as needs are recognized. Critique and take responsibility for evaluating nursing care delivered. Utilize and elicit feedback the expertise of Nursing colleagues, resident and the family to evaluate plan of care and determine that their needs are being met.

The Resident Nurse delivers and maintains optimum resident care and comfort by demonstrating knowledge and skills of current nursing practices within the scope of RN nursing practice and following company, facility and departmental policies and procedures, and appropriately utilize nursing judgment. While ensuring accurate documentation of all medical records and reporting forms and promptly responding to call lights and other resident needs.

The Registered Nurse is expected to supervise Certified Nursing Assistants and other personnel. May supervise other Nurses, including other RNs. Coach, counsel and assign Certified Nursing Assistants and other Nurses to provide quality resident care.

Provide compassionate resident care services. Establish and maintain positive interactions with internal and external customers, including co-workers and direct reports.

This position is very active and requires:

Walking, standing, reaching, bending, crouching, grasping, pushing, pulling, and lifting.

The ability to work at a rapid pace for an entire shift.

The employee must frequently lift or move objects and patients weighing up to 40 pounds. Following the patient care plan and using a variety of equipment, the employee may frequently move, reposition and transfer patients of varying weights up to 300 lbs.

Must have finger and hand dexterity sufficient to type, handle and manipulate instruments and operate departmental equipment.

Have a working understanding of English: ability to read and write; ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions; ability to verbally communicate with residents and others; ability to hear and respond to pages.

Ability to distinguish smells, tastes and temperatures.

Ability to remain calm in emergency situations and when handling multiple tasks.

This position regularly requires long hours and frequent weekend work.

This is a position in a health care facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and working during inclement weather may be required.