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RN manager:Job description:
Woodland Pond at New Paltz is Hiring!RN managerIt's Not Work When You're Doing What You Love! Woodland Pond at New Paltz is a CMS 5 Star Rated Continuing Care Retirement Community. Woodland Pond has an excellent reputation for quality care and exceptional service. If you are interested in our commitment to a positive, nurturing workplace environment for staff, we want to hear from you! We offer an excellent income, benefits and perks.Job Details Job Job location: Woodland Pond, Inc - New Paltz, NY Employment type: Full Time income Range: Undisclosed Job Shift: Days/Eves DescriptionRN managerResponsible to Position Classifications Unit Manager Hourly/Non-Exempt Directly Supervises and EvaluatesLicensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nursing adjuncts, and Unit adjunctsIs Back Up To: Charge RNs/LPNsIs Backed Up By: Charge RNs/LPNs and RN Unit ManagerWOODLAND POND CONFORMANCE STATEMENTIn the performance of their respective tasks and responsibilities all employees are expected to conform to the following:Performing quality work with or without direct supervisionInteracting professionally with other employees, residents, guests, and all othersWorking effectively and in conformity with the Woodland Pond Communication FundamentalsCompleting tasks independently while knowledge the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizationsComplying with all federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations as well as Woodland Pond policy and procedure at all timesPosition SummaryThe RN manageris responsible to maintain the nursing philosophy, objectives, and standards of quality nursing care; and ensure compliance with standards, codes, rules and regulations, and the policies set-forth by Woodland Pond ESSENTIAL tasks AND RESPONSIBILITIES (*CF indicates Critical Function) Administrative Functions:Participates actively with IDT and follows-through on actions determined by the TeamIs responsible for every resident on the skilled nursing unit (*CF)Serves as a resident advocate and ensures resident rights are maintainedSupports the medical staff Works collaboratively with all departments at Woodland Pond Works with staff in the planning of the units services, programs, and activitiesEnsures staff comply with polices and standards of care (*CF)Ensures completeness of Accident and Incident reportsServes as a leader and resource for nursing staffParticipates in investigations as assigned (*CF)Ensures safe quality care is provided to the residents daily, and essential information is communicated to provide appropriate continuity of care from admission to discharge (*CF)Is a liaison with residents, families, and other departments to adequately plan for and provide resident caresupervises the creation of assignments for the LPNs, CNAs, UAs (*CF)Ensures accurate, appropriate, and complete documentation by all nursing staffReviews MD progress notes to ensure accuracy and completion, following in-house visits. (*CF)Ensures a full and thorough report is given to the Charge RN (Nights), including tasks that need to be carried over to the next shift, i.e. admission assessments, weekly RN assessments, etc. (*CF)Care Plan, Kardex, MDS, and AssessmentEnsures accuracy of eachCompletes timely as assignedEffectively communicates the plan of careEnsures that resident care plan is followed (*CF)Follows the Weekly RN assessment scheduleCommunicationEnsures appropriate and continuing communication to the resident, family, staff, MD, IDT, etc. (*CF)Uses communication to enhance quality of resident care and staff working environmentCommunicates with unit manager regularly about the status of the unit, staff, and residents.Personnel/Staff DevelopmentMay be asked by the unit manager to assist with pc&ds; and scheduled evaluations.Actively communicates with the unit manager and staff educator to coordinate educations for personnel. Promotes an environment of learning Ensures staff attends mandatory in-services and meets minimum continuing education requirementsMay be asked by UM or staff educator to assist with staff audits, to ensure care is being delivered per care plan and medical staff orders (*CF)Ensures work consistency among staffPromotes a positive, friendly work environment, leading by example.Provides staff with praise and also re-educations as necessary. Equipment and SuppliesEnsures appropriate are available and monitors that supplies are utilized appropriately to avoid wasteIs cost-effectivePolicy and Procedure ManualsEnsures staff consciousness of manuals, including other departments (e.g. SDS, emergency protocols)Uses manual and assists other staff on using policies as necessary (*CF)Quality AssuranceConstantly strives to enhance the resident and staff practiceReports and completes necessary paperwork for each resident incident/accident/change in condition (*CF)Safety/Infection Contfunctionnsures staff compliance with standards and regulationsReports potential outbreaks and takes appropriate measures to control/eliminate infection control exposuresInitiates and completes appropriate sections of employee I&As; when they occur. Staffing CoverageWorks beyond normal working hours, or in other positions temporarily when necessary (e.g. administers medications) (*CF)Is subject to callback during emergency conditionsTakes RN on-call as neededAccepts and records call outs on staffing call out forms. Communicates call out to staffing coordinator, UM, and DON. It may be necessary to provide return to work instructions per policies guided by the NYSDOH and CDC, depending on the reason for the call out. Other Specific RequirementsMust have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and be enthusiasticMust work harmoniously with othersSeeks out new methods and principles to incorporate into the nursing practiceCreates and maintains an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment (*CF)Able to make independent decisionsAble to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures necessary to provide quality carePromotes teamwork and collaboration among Woodland Pond staff memberscontinuing EducationMust continually strive to enhance knowledge, and ensure evidenced-located nursing is being practicedEncouraged to attend an out-of-facility continuing education seminarsCompletes all required training and in-servicesEnhanced Responsibilities of the RN Clinical Care CoordinatorAddresses the high volume of family, visitor and resident companion questions and concerns during high visitation times. Works closely with medical staff for in house visits, during medical staff rounding, several days each week.Provides assessment, data and insight to medical staff both in house and on call for any change in resident condition that may require order changes in medication, treatment etc. **The majority of nurse to medical staff communication occurs on the day shift.Performs and/or ensures the completion of in-depth and thorough admissions and discharges to include. Admissions:Order Entry-Medications, Treatments, Dietary, Therapy, Advance Directives. (per hospital discharge instructions)Ensures advanced directives are in place or are completed via a MOLST at the time of admission. Completes and/or ensures a MOLST form is done in the absence of social work. Assures communication of all follow up consult appointments to Medical Services adjunctCompletes all Clinical Assessment forms for each admission at the time of admission.Responsible for relaying incomplete admission tasks to the Charge RN (Nights). Conducts a full Physical Assessment of Skin and every body system (i.e.) Neurologic, Cardiovascular, GI, Urinary, etc. and documents such.Completes an in-depth interview with new resident and family, as well as review of medical record to ensure an accurate, complete admission.Educates resident and family to the facility policies and procedures. (i.e.) visitation, smoking policy, etc. Completes all nursing instructions for CNAs and Unit adjuncts.Communicates with medical staff re: the new admission orders and diagnoses.Discharges:Completes Discharge Summary with all orders-Medications, Treatments, Therapy orders and Equipment needed).Provides any needed discharge teaching and document each instance in the medical record. (i.e.)Insulin administration, wound treatments, g-tube or foley catheter care.Writes all scripts for discharge.Completes Form 3122 for all discharges to the Enhanced units.Completes an O2 necessity form if necessary for discharge.Attends everyday IDT meeting each morning to review each residents progress.Reviews of all resident outgoing appointments that day. Coordinate with CNAs and Medical Services adjunct to ensure residents make each appointment and that appropriate documentation goes with the resident to their appointment. Upon return the day charge nurse must review the consult recommendations, communicates those needs to the provider and enter any needed order or care related changes in the EMR.Ensures all residents get to in house and out-of-house appointments. everyday review of appointment calendar.Ensures all residents get to planned activities.Ensures all residents get to therapy appointments in house. Assists with completion of all Investigations and Analyses (I&As;) not completed on the prior shift.Attends weekly Wound Care Rounds as part of that team.Performs everyday follow up and documentation in the EMR for any resident requiring Bowel Protocol intervention and medications with an RN assessment.Reviews all labs and diagnostic testing reports performed on shift and all pending labs from previous shifts/days. Communicates those results with medical staff and enters any needed order changes in the EMR as well as a progress note about the visit and changes. Communicates with Family/Health Care Proxys ANY changes in medications, resident conditions, consult results from appointments, and incident especially those resulting in an I&A; (skin injuries, fall, behaviors, etc.)**The majority of family communication occurs on the day shift.Attends care plan meetings as needed.Assists with all meals to ensure that appropriate assistance is provided to all residents and nursing coverage is as care planned.GENERAL expertise AND ABILITIESMaintains high standards for work areas, attitude and appearance Understands that honesty and ethics are essential in the performance of tasksWilling to lgain and growDemonstrates maturity in judgment and behaviorsDemonstrated knowledge and expertise necessary to provide care to and communicate with primarily the geriatric populationDemonstrated knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life spanAble to assess data reflecting the residents status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each residents requirements relative to their age-specific needsAble to work a flexible schedule Maintains predictable and reliable attendanceQualificationsRN graduate of an accredited school of nursing Minimum two years of clinical nursing practice preferredHolds a current, unencumbered RN license to practice in the State of New YorkProficiency with computers and standard office softwareValid CPR certificationDegree of TravelTravel required for occasional off-site meetingsDisruption to RoutineMust be able to adapt to resident status and needs, as directed. Schedule changes everyday due to staffing, resident condition, new residents, etc. Must be on-call Safety Hazards in JobHigh stress, exposure to potentially hazardous secretions or environments. May be required occasionally to lift equipmentPhysical DemandsNeverOccasionallyFrequentlyContinuallySitXStandXWalkXBend/StoopXSqua tXCrawlXClimbXReach Above Shoulder LevelXKneelXBalanceXLift, Carry, Push, PullMaximum 10 Lbs.XMaximum 20 Lbs.XMaximum 50 Lbs.XMaximum Over 50 Lbs.XMust Be Able ToSeeXHearXSpeakXUse One HandXUse Both HandsXEnvironmental ConditionsNeverOccasionallyFrequentlyContinuallyInvolves BeingInsideXOutsideXExposed to Temperatures of32ûF and lessX100ûF and moreXWet & Humid ConditionsXNoise, VibrationXFumes, DustXHazards, ExposureNeverOccasionallyFrequentlyContinuallyInfectious WastesXToxic ChemicalsXNeedles/Body FluidsXRadiationXChemotherapeuticsXOccasionally = 1% to 33% of the time Frequently = 34% to 66% of the timeContinually = 67% to 100% of the timeEMployers DIsclaimerAll requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilitiesThis job description in no way states or implies that these are the only tasks to be performed by the employee occupying this job offer. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to execute any other job-related tasks requested by their managerThis document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will employment relationshipACKNOWLEDGMENTI have read and understand the responsibilities of my position at Woodland Pond as outlined in this job description._________________________________________ ____________________Qualifications Skills:
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