RN I

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Director of Nursing and the on duty Charge Nurse, the RN administers nursing care to residents in an efficient, safe and courteous manner using proper nursing procedures. An RN is a registered nurse with a basic medical skill set.

This position description is intended to identify some of the duties and responsibilities of this position. MODOC MEDICAL CENTER reserves the right to modify, supplement, delete or augment the duties and responsibilities specified in this position description, at MODOC MEDICAL CENTER’S sole and absolute discretion.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

General Competencies:

1. Always demonstrates a professional behavior, both when on duty and as a representative of the hospital outside of normal work hours.
2. Always demonstrates a positive working relationship with residents, visitors and facility staff. Respectful to managers, supervisors and co-workers. Is supportive of the facility in the community and uses discretion in discussing hospital matters. Maintains confidentiality.
3. Demonstrates organizational ability and time management.
4. Demonstrates the ability to compile and organize data utilizing current office applications. Ability to make appropriate recommendations or conclusions, given the data obtained.
5. Maintains an organized set of records, delivers records immediately upon request for the functions that are performed within the scope of this job.
6. Communicates appropriately, respectfully and clearly to directors, managers and co-workers. Accepts direction as provided without questioning authority, within the chain of command.
7. Performs all assigned tasks accurately.
8. Takes direction from others to include those employees of other departments with which he/she works on a temporary basis in accordance with the chain of command.
9. Demonstrates ability to effectively use office machines in the performance of job functions.
10. Answers phone calls, assists public and forwards appropriately if necessary in a professional and friendly manner.
11. Receives and gives report on resident’s condition, responsible for nurses’ aides to care for individual residents and assures that they are aware of nursing care to be delivered.
12. Makes rounds on each resident and any resident who is ill, has fallen or has sustained an injury and any who have had a change in condition. Documents assessments per facility policies/procedures and does appropriate follow-up as indicated.
13. Follows facility policies/procedures when administering medication and documents same. Assures that medications are correct, not out dated, are in adequate supply and administered as ordered.
14. Notifies physician of any changes in the resident’s condition or current needs. Documents and notes doctor’s orders per facility policies/procedures. Carries out all physician orders in a timely manner.
15. Assists in the assessment of new residents, in developing the plan of care and assures that care is carried out in accordance with the care plan. Follows up on any problems or concerns that the resident or family may have.
16. Documents a weekly summary on assigned residents according to the care plan, and updates the care plan as needed. Assists management staff with completion of comprehensive assessments.
17. Performs nursing procedures according to facility policies/procedures, being aware of all safety and infection control principles and practices. Knows how to use all equipment and does so in a safe and effective manner.
18. Discharges residents according to facility policies/procedures and assures that they are given complete discharge instructions. Identifies educational needs of residents and /or families and provides information as needed.
19. Communicates problems regarding staff, equipment, supplies, residents and their families to Director of Nursing. Makes suggestions for improvement to assure quality of care.
20. Carries out emergency orders quickly and efficiently and documents same in the resident’s record. Does follow-up as needed.
21. Assists with direct patient care as needed, assures that call lights are answered promptly and that nursing care assigned to assistants is completed and documented according to facility policies/procedures.
22. Demonstrates organizational ability and time management.
23. Conducts individualized resident assessments, prioritizing the data collected based on the resident’s immediate condition or needs within timeframe specified by facilities’ policies/procedures or protocols. Notifies MD of abnormal findings.
24. Conducts ongoing assessments as determined by the resident’s condition and or the facilities policies/procedures or protocols and prioritizes care accordingly.
25. Develops a plan of care that is individualized for the resident reflecting collaboration with other members of the healthcare team.
26. Performs accurate, timely and appropriate treatments as ordered by physician.
27. Performs all assigned tasks accurately. Keeps work areas and assigned rooms clean. Supervises C.N.A.’s and ensures residents’ rooms are kept clean and are provided with water and supplies.
28. Provides individualized resident/family education.
29. Documents patient assessment findings, physical/psychosocial responses to nursing intervention and progress towards problem resolution.
30. Answers phone calls, assists public and forwards appropriately if necessary in a professional and friendly manner.
31. Initiates emergency resuscitative measures according to appropriate resuscitation protocols.
32. Maintains confidentiality in matters related to resident, family and facility staff.
33. Provides care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to the resident’s and family’s diversity, preserving their autonomy, dignity and rights.
34. Reports resident’s condition to appropriate personnel during each shift.
35. Adheres to standards of safety and infection control in delivery of resident care.
36. Attends departmental and hospital meetings and educational in-services.
37. Assists nursing staff in other departments as requested when need arises and when approved by DON.
38. Works with other departments in coordinating smooth transfer of patients for procedures or diagnostic tests.
39. Assumes professional responsibility for assuring patient care is of the highest standards possible. Communicates questions about appropriateness of medical or nursing care through chain of command, as needed.
40. Follows procedure for medication administration and narcotics control. Documents medications and nursing care in a timely and accurate manner.
41. Assures that consents are obtained by Physician when needed and that all records are signed and legally complete, according to facility policies/procedures.
42. Supervises C.N.A.’s in delivery of care to assigned patients.
43. Starts and maintains Intravenous Infusions when ordered.
44. Assists in the orientation of new personnel and staff orientation as necessary. Is a role model for Nurse Assistants and LVN’s and assures that residents are treated with dignity, respect and allowed privacy as needed.
45. Performs other duties as assigned.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Adheres to dress code: appearance is neat and professional, with good hygiene.
2. Completes annual education requirements if applicable.
3. Maintains regulatory requirements.
4. Wears identification while on duty.
5. Attends annual evaluation and participates actively in this process.
6. Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work in designated time.
7. Attends all meetings as appropriate.
8. Exhibits the mission, ethics and goals of Modoc Medical Center in the performance of job duties.
9. Safety conscious: utilizes measures to prevent infections and accidents reports hazards to proper personnel.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

1. Willingness to work beyond normal working hours and in other positions temporarily when necessary.
2. Is involved with personnel, visitors, and government agencies, etc., when necessary.
3. Must function independently, have personal integrity, have flexibility and the ability to work effectively with other personnel, clients and support agencies.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Sits, stands, bends, lifts, walks and moves intermittently during working hours.
2. Able to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. 

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Experience in a long term care setting preferred.
2. Current licensure in good standing in the State of California.
3. Maintains current CPR certification.
4. Able to communicate in English both verbally and in writing.
5. Is dependable, reliable with good attendance and the ability to work with others, at all levels within the organization, and collaborate effectively.
6. Above-average interpersonal, problem-solving, and written and oral communication skills.
7. Must be a team player to all departments, confidential of sensitive data, respectful of all other staff members, considerate of other people’s time, and accountable for work output.
8. Fulfills responsibility to the facility by adhering to its philosophy and policies.