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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Responsible for seeing that all the necessary written documents such
as Admission Nursing Assessments, Nursing Notes, Over-All-Care Plans
and other required information is kept current in the resident
record system. (Records are kept current following facilitys
policies, ASI standards and/or State and Federal regulations.
Responsible for assisting director of nursing in keeping facility
standards up to state and federal and ASI requirements and assisting
with any and all inspections. Team member in planning, evaluating
and providing safe home like environment and quality of life for
residents.
Responsible for determining that the medication systems meets the
needs of the resident, is an effective @type administration system
and is set up according to State regulations and pharmaceutical
guidelines.
Keeps administrator informed of significant changes in residents
conditions, transfer of residents to the hospital, expirations or
any pertinent information regarding the residents and or employees.
Assists in determining the @type of residents to be admitted to the
facility using established nursing care criteria as a guideline.
Makes decisions as to placement of residents and transfer to other
rooms as necessary.
Communicates with Administrator schedules and conducts nursing staff
meetings and maintenance records of such. Assesses supply and
equipment needs for nursing department and sees that adequate stocks
are maintained.
Determines that incident reports are made out as necessary or as
indicated and reviews such on a routine basis.
Available for call when needed by staff members on duty in matters
pertaining to nursing care.
Performs any other duties as may be necessary as specified by the
Administrator of the facility.
Complete or participate in the following: Skin, contracture, fall,
incontinence, catheter, side rail assessments. Complete assigned
sections of MDS. RAP summaries for urinary incontinence, falls,
indwelling catheter, falls, feeding tubes, dehydration, oral and
dental care, pressure ulcers, psychotropic and physical restraints.
Review and update care plans as required, complete and update all
required assessments. Participate in Medicare meetings and care plan
meetings.
Adheres to the Americare Mission/Vision, Home Town Hospitality and
F.A.M.I.L.Y. Values, Employee Culture Statement and Company Policy
and Procedures.
