Description:
Provides nursing care in accordance with administrative
policies, physicians' orders, established standards
and nursing principles. Develops and maintains up to
date individual resident care plans through interdisciplinary
care conferences and car...
Provides nursing care in accordance with administrative
policies, physicians' orders, established standards
and nursing principles. Develops and maintains up
to date individual resident care plans through interdisciplinary
care conferences and care planning. Maintains accurate
and complete clinical records on all residents according
to established documentation policies and procedures
and ensures the confidentiality of these records.
Ensures the recording and safe keeping of all drugs
including controlled drugs and narcotics. Orders
or reorders drugs and maintains an accurate record
according to established procedure. Administers medications
according to correct procedure and ensures proper
documentation is maintained. Ensures orders are correctly
processed, recorded and followed through according
to established policies. Assists the Director of
Care in training, supervising and evaluating departmental
nursing personnel. Takes an active leadership role
in the department. Assists the Director of Care in
activities related to the Infection Control Program.
Participates in the multidisciplinary QE/RM responsibilities.
Ensures resident satisfaction and continuous quality
improvement initiatives are promoted. Is knowledgeable
of the Resident Bill of Rights/Governing Principles
and endeavors to promote it. Performs on-call responsibilities
and other job related duties as required. Specific
duties will be listed on job routines.
Qualifications:
* A Registered Nurse with a current license from
the applicable licensing authority. * Demonstrated
leadership ability with comprehensive knowledge of
nursing and health care practices and techniques
as they relate to long term care. Maturity and good
physical and mental health, empathy, patience and
tact are important qualities to possess. * Seeks
out opportunities to maintain competency and continued
learning. * Proficiency in a second language is an
asset.
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