JobPurposeSummary:Responsible for the planning, implementation and evaluation of all nursing care prescribed and provided to the resident. Provides prescribed medical treatments and care to the residents in the nursing community by performing the following duties:Providesservicesinaccordance withnursepracticeact,state/federal regulations and nursingcommunity policies and procedures.Performs anddocumentsresidentassessments onadmission and onacontinuing basis,as necessary.Monitors anddocuments changeinhealthstatusthrough continuing assessment ofthe resident.Reviews/revisesassessments andcareplansatadmission, periodically perregulation, and atchange in resident physical, mental or psychosocialcondition.Observes resident care needs, initiates nursing interventions and evaluates outcomes. Report resident physical andpsychosocial status tonursingstaff,physicians, resident''s families and other departments, as appropriate.Transcribesand carriesoutphysician''sorders,asappropriate.Administers medications, asprescribed byaphysician.Monitors residentfortherapeutic results and side effects.Administerstreatmentsandspecialproceduresasprescribedbyaphysician.Completes allmedical recorddocumentation asrequired byaccepted standards ofnursing practice, federal and state guidelines.Assistsphysicianasnecessaryduringrounds andexaminationortreatmentofresidents.Activelyparticipatesinthecareplan process.Assistsresidentswithactivitiesofdailyliving,asnecessary.Assists residents with meeting their nutritional/hydration needs.Assists the residents regarding regaining lost abilities and to maximize their strengths, to assist in creating an atmosphere of independence.Superviseandparticipateinresidentprogramming.Maintainconfidentialityofallresident''sprivatehealthinformation.Offersemotionalsupporttoresidents'families,e.g.,duringadmissionadjustment,the griefprocess,copingwithchronicillnessandworkingwiththecognitively impaired resident and his/her family.Actsasateamleader.Directsandsupervises tasksofnon-professionalstafftoassure quality of nursing care is maintained.Assistswiththeevaluationofstaff.Initiatesdisciplinaryaction,asneeded.Participates incommunity in-service programs by attendingscheduled in-services, suggestingin-servicetopics,teachingotherstaffonaninformalandformalbasis,as required.Organizesworkdayaccordingtoacceptedroutinesandprioritizesactivities.UnderstandsandimplementstheFireSafetyandDisasterPreparednessPlanand evacuation procedures of thecommunity during drills and emergencies.Followallsafety,security,infection control, Universal PrecautionsandHazardous Materialpoliciesandprocedures.Performsalltaskstoassureresidentandpersonal safety and theprotection ofco-workers and community property.Interactswithresidents, guestsandstaffinanatmosphereofhospitality.Performotherdutiesasassigned.Qualifications:Toperformthejobsuccessfully, anindividual mustbeabletoperformeachessential duty satisfactorily.Therequirements belowarerepresentativeoftheknowledge andskillsand abilities required.Reasonable accommodationsmay bemade toenable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.EducationRequirementsandExperience:Mustbeagraduate ofanaccreditedSchoolofNursing.Must have,asaminimum, one(1)yearofexperience asasupervisorinahospital, nursing care facility, or other related health care facility.Mustpossessacurrent,unencumbered,activelicensetopracticeasaRegistered Nursein West Virginia.Mustbeableread,write,speakandunderstandtheEnglishlanguage.BasicLifeSupportCertification (CPR)orwillingnesstoobtainKnowledgeandCompetencies:Must havebasicknowledge ofcomputers.Knowledge ofnursing and medical practices and procedures, aswell aslawsand state/federal regulations concerning dementia care andskilled nursingcare inWest Virginia.Knowledge oftheconcepts ofagingandconcerns oftheelderly. Conduct jobduties inaccordance with clinical standards of practice andstandards.Possess the abilitytomakeindependentdecisionswhencircumstances warrant.Abilitytodealtactfullywith personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnelandthepublic.Leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness towork harmoniously withand supervise other personnel.Organizes worktocompletejobtasksinatimely manner.Responds promptly tochange inworkload, adjusting assignments toachieve optimal productivity and efficiency.Verbal ability toexpress ideas and views effectively.Demonstrates attitude of cooperation and professionalism when working in community.EnvironmentalAdaptability:Worksprimarilyindoorsinaclimate-controlledsetting.Mayhaveexposuretounpleasantodors. Possible exposure to chemicals asidentified inthe MSDS Manual.Possible exposure to infections, diseases and blood bornepathogens.Continuous exposure to residents who areill, confused, irrational and irritable.May haveexposure to residents, family members andstaff whoareemotionally upset.May need to work beyond a normal working hour day,weekends and holidays, as necessary.PhysicalRequirements:Mobility isnecessary tostand,sit,walk,usehands,fingers, stoopandcrouchorkneelto interact with residents, staff and families at least 60 percent ofthe time.Talking, hearing, smelling, concentration,attention to detail, vision closeand distance over 60percent of thetime.Lifting objects upto 10 pounds over 60 percent ofthe time and over 50 pounds less than 30 percent of the time.Disclaimer:This job description does not state or imply that the duties listed above are the only duties to be performed by the person in this position. Employees are required to follow job-related instructions and perform other duties which are job related as they arise. All requirements are subject to possible modifications to provide the best care and services to the residents of the center and community. I understand that I may be required to work overtime, different shifts or outside the normally defined workday or workweek. I also understand this position description does not constitute a contract of employment nor alter my status as an at-will employee. I have the right to terminate my employment at any time and for any reason and the