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| Job ID: 14030930 |
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| Job Title: | RN Staff Development |
| Work Type: | Work Days: Work Vary: Yes , Shift: Other, Hours Per Week: 32, Work Type: Regular |
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| Salary Offered: | Unspecified |
| Benefits: | 401(k) or other retirement, Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Holidays, Vacation or PTO |
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| Physical Required: | Unspecified |
| Drug Testing Required: | Unspecified |
| Education Required: | Associate's Degree |
| Special License/ Certification Required: | Registered Nurse |
| Experience Required: | Unspecified |
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| Required Skills: | Areas of Knowledge
• Demonstrated competence in the protection and promotion of resident’s rights. Able to act as a role model for facility staff
• Knowledge of emergency and disaster procedures of facility. Able to locate nearest exit, to understand and respond to written or oral instruction in case of emergency.
• Knowledge of (geriatric, other specialty, general chronic care) nursing principles and professional standards of nursing practice and ability to apply to resident specific circumstances.
• Able to identify, implement and evaluate appropriate objectives and interventions for residents.
• Demonstrate competency in physical, behavioral and functional capacity assessment of long-term care residents.
• Working knowledge of laws and regulations that influence provision of care and services in nursing facilities.
• Working knowledge and ability to interpret and demonstrate facility policies, procedures to direct care staff
• Sufficient organizational and interpersonal skills to assign, motivate staff, elicit work output, improve quality and interact effectively with residents, families, interdisciplinary team members, administration, government officials, consultants and others in addition to staff
• Carries out all duties in accord with the facility mission and philosophy.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and respect for the rights, dignity and individuality of each resident in all interactions.
• Working knowledge and ability to comply with facility policies and procedures for workplace safety including infection control procedures, application of universal precautions for blood borne pathogens, use of personal protective equipment and handling of hazardous materials.
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize tasks/responsibilities and complete duties/projects within allotted time.
• Able to respond to change productively and to handle additional tasks/projects as assigned.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Reviews clinical records to identify problems, to ensure timely responses to resident needs, to evaluate documentation skills of unit nursing staff, and to evaluate professional standards of care and regulatory compliance with documentation requirements.
• Reviews nursing practices and procedures through direct observation and documentation review, to evaluate for professional standards of practice and regulatory compliance.
• Analyzes data gathered from direct observations, record reviews, and nursing procedure reviews, and acts promptly to resolve problems and to continuously improve quality of care and service. Reports significant findings to the Director of Nursing for review by the QA committee.
• As an RN charge nurse supervision and monitoring of nursing staff in order to ensure quality care is being provided to our residents.
• Makes daily rounds on assigned unit as least at beginning and at end of shift to observe, examine or interview residents, to verify information from ongoing shift, to monitor regulatory compliance and to determine staff assignments.
• Develops and distributes resident care assignments to direct care staff Assignments match resident needs with skills of direct care staff, and maintain consistency to the extent practicable.
• Adjusts assignments according to availability of qualified staff Changes assignments if necessary during shift to meet resident needs.
• Provides orientation to unit and unit routines to new staff members or staff from temporary agencies.
• Describes care plan goals and approaches to direct care staff so that care plan is consistently implemented on all shifts by all caregivers. Seeks input from nurse aides about resident condition, functional abilities, preferences and alternative approaches to care. Monitors delivery of care and services throughout shift to ensure needs are met, tasks are completed and that work of direct care staff is of acceptable quality and quantity. Administers medications, treatments and provides direct care to residen |
| Preferred Skills: | Qualities Desired:
• Exhibit high moral standards to reflect the attitude of the facility
• Exhibit personal conduct in accordance with the behavior standards expected of a leader
• Has the ability to work cooperatively with other department managers, employees, administrative staff and outside vendors
• Exhibits personal hygiene and appearance, including attire which reflect professional management stature in adherence to the facility and department dress code
• Communication skills, conflict resolution skills, tact are important
• Judgment must include the ability to make rapid, accurate short and long-term decisions under pressure
• Must be highly motivated and exhibit a positive attitude towards the mission of their department and the facility as a whole
• Must possess the ability to work independently as well as a team player
• Demonstrates honesty and integrity at all times in the care and use of resident and facility property.
• Demonstrates respect for co-workers and responds to needs of residents by complying with facility policies on attendance and punctuality and dress code. Able to arrive and to begin work on time and to report for duty on all shifts, weekends and holidays. |
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| Job Description: |
Position Summary:
As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the RN Staff Development Coordinator organizes, develops and/or conducts in-service education and training programs for facility staff consistent with staff needs to be in compliance with state and federal regulations.
This position assumes responsibility and accountability for nursing services delivered to all residents of a designated unit for one shift. The RN provides direct care, administers treatments and medications, organizes, and distributes daily assignments to direct care staff consistent with staff competency and each individual resident's comprehensive resident assessment and plan of care. Oversees direct care staff and makes decisions about resident care needs during shift within scope of clinical competence, consistent with facility policies and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Graduate of accredited school of nursing
Certificate/Licenses: Current, active license as Registered Nurse in Minnesota.
Work Experience: Preference given to applicants with experience providing direct care to residents in a long-term care setting.
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