Registered Nurse (RN)
Company: Diakonos Group, LLC
Location: Sapulpa
Posted on: May 15, 2022
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Job Description:
Come work for a company that cares and appreciates its staff and
helpus strive to be the difference makers and a guiding light in
our profession. Weare searching for attentive, kindhearted health
professionals regardless of theposition to help us care for our
phenomenal residents. Remarkable benefits our staff can expect:
Competitive Wages Comprehensive benefits- Medical, Vision, Dental
Insure Oklahoma- Subsidies to eligible employees. Maternity Leave-
Long-Term & Short-Term Disability 401 K Plan PTO Holiday Pay Life
Insurance Referral Bonus Program Flexible Spending & Daycare
Account Employee Monthly Appreciation Activities Perfect Attendance
Bonus for Full-time Hourly Staff ON DEMAND PAY- (PayActiv - access
to weekly pay!) Education Assistance- That's right, we will support
you as you go backto school. We believe in you! Exclusive
discounts: AT & Verizon Insight & Dell Staples United Moving
Services OKRIN & Sherwin Williams AMC Movies Premium Seats USA
(concert & sports events) LMT Club & Member Auto Buying by TrueCar
Abenity Travel Center Six Flags Harry & David Gifts & GodivaGeneral
Purpose:Provide direct nursing care to the residents and supervise
the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing staff. Such
supervision must be in accordance with the Nurse Practice Acts and
current Federal, State, and Local standards, guidelines, and
regulations that govern our facility, and as may be required by the
Director of Nursing to maintain the highest degree of quality care
at all times.Administrative FunctionsDirect the day-to-day
functions of the nursing staff in accordance with rules,
regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care
industryConfirm that all nursing staff assigned to you comply with
the written policies and procedures established by this
facilityMeet with your assigned nursing staff, as well as support
personnel, in planning the shift's services, programs and
activitiesVerify that all nursing staff comply with the procedures
set forth the in the Nursing Policies and Procedures ManualMake
written and oral reports/recommendations concerning the activities
of your shift, as requiredCooperate with other resident services
when coordinating nursing services to ensure the resident's total
regimen of care is maintainedVerify that all nursing service staff
are in compliance with the Nurse Practice Acts and their respective
job descriptionsParticipate in the development, maintenance, and
implementation of the facility's quality assurance program for the
nursing departmentParticipate in surveys (inspections) made by
authorized government agenciesPeriodically review the resident's
written discharge plan. Participate in the updating of the
resident's written discharge plan, as requiredAssist in planning
the nursing portion of the resident's discharge plan, as
necessaryAdmit, transfer, and discharge residents, as
requiredComplete accident/incident reports, as necessaryCharting
and DocumentationComplete and file required forms/charts upon
resident's admission, transfer, and/or dischargeEncourage attending
physicians to review treatment plans, record and sign their orders,
progress notes, etc., in accordance with established
policiesReceive telephone orders from physicians and record on the
Physicians' Order FormTranscribe physician's orders to resident
charts/EHR, medication cards, and treatment/care plans, as
requiredChart nurses' notes in an informative and descriptive
manner that reflects the care provided to the resident, as well as
the resident's response to careChart communication with physician,
other professionals providing care to the resident and pertinent
family communicationsRecord new/changed diet orders. Forward
information to the Dietary DepartmentReport all discrepancies noted
concerning physician's orders, diet change, charting error, etc.,
to the Nurse SupervisorFill out and complete transfer forms in
accordance with established proceduresEnter appropriate
documentation concerning unauthorized discharges in the resident's
medical record in accordance with established proceduresPerform
routine charting duties as required and in accordance with
established charting and documentation policies and proceduresSign,
date and time all entries made in the resident's medical
recordWrite nurses' notes to reflect that the care plan is being
followed when administering nursing care or treatmentMedication
Administrative FunctionsPrepare and administer medication as
ordered by the physicianResponsible for IV medication/fluid
administrationVerify the identity of the resident before
administering the medication/treatment using the 5 Rights of
medication administrationVerify that prescribed medication for one
resident is not administered to anotherVerify that adequate supply
of floor stock medications, supplies, and equipment is on hand to
meet the nursing needs of the residents. Report needs to the Nurse
SupervisorOrder prescribed medications, supplies, and equipment as
necessary, and in accordance with established proceduresVerify that
narcotic records are accurate for your shiftNotify the Nurse
Supervisor of all drug and narcotic discrepancies noted on your
shiftReview medication administration records for completeness of
information, accuracy in the transcription of the physician's order
and adherence to stop order policiesImmediately notify the Nurse
Supervisor and attending physician of any medication administration
errors and/or adverse reactions to medicationsNursing Care
FunctionsPerform physical assessment through observation,
inspection, palpitation, percussion and auscultationDeliver and
maintain optimum resident care and comfort by demonstrating
knowledge and skills of current nursing practicesPromptly respond
to call lights and other resident needsMake rounds with physicians,
as necessaryConsult with the resident's physician in providing the
resident's care, treatment, rehabilitation, etc., as
necessaryReview the resident's chart for specific treatments,
medication orders, diets, etc., as necessaryMake periodic checks to
confirm that prescribed treatments are being properly administered
by nursing staff and to evaluate the resident's physical and
emotional statusNotify the resident's attending physician and
responsible party when the resident is involved in an accident or
incidentNotify the resident's attending physician and responsible
party when there is a change in the resident's conditionAdminister
professional services such as: catheterization, tube feedings,
suction, applying and changing dressings/bandages, packs,
colostomy, and drainage bags, taking blood, giving massages and
range of motion exercises, care for the dead/dying, etc., as
requiredMonitor seriously ill residents, as necessaryReview care
plans daily to confirm that appropriate care is being
renderedConfirm that nursing staff are aware of the resident care
plans. Verify that the nursing staff refer to the resident's care
plan prior to administering daily care to the residentOther
DutiesAttend in-service education programs in order to meet
facility educational requirementsBe familiar with Standard
Precautions, Exposure Control Plan, Fire Drill and Evacuation
Procedures and know how to use the informationMaintain
confidentiality of resident and facility records/informationProtect
residents from neglect, mistreatment, and abuseProtect the personal
property of the residents of the facilityOthers as directed by the
supervisor or administratorMinimum Qualifications:Registered Nurse
with current state license in good standingExcellent technical,
assessment and documentation skillsGood Leadership
qualitiesOrganized and detailed in work performanceAbility to
multitask and work under pressureGood communication skills with
excellent self-discipline and patienceGenuine caring for and
interest in elderly and disabled people in a nursing facilityComply
with the Residents Rights and Facility Policies and
ProceduresPerform work tasks within the physical demand
requirements as outlined belowPerform Essential Duties as outlined
above
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