$6,000 Sign on Bonus - TCU Registered Nurse Manager

Position : Registered Nurse

Reports to : Director of Nursing

FLSA Classification :

Non-Exempt

Summary

The RN plays an integral role in the success of our team, our community and creating a place our residents are proud to call home. The primary purpose of this position is to provide assistance in all Nursing Department functions as directed / instructed and in accordance with established Nursing Department policies and procedures.

The primary purpose of this position is to provide high quality, holistic nursing care in accordance with nursing practice standards and health care regulations, which govern the practice of professional nursing. Lead or direct licensed and non-professional staff in the delivery of direct resident care and support functions.

Essential Job Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities

Nursing Care Functions

• Conduct the daily nursing functions in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility.
• Ensure that all nursing personnel assigned to you comply with the written policies and procedures including the safety program.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents with documentation regarding care and service provided.
• Participate in the orientation of new residents / family members to the facility.
• Make rounds with health care provider.
• Utilize nursing personnel qualifications according to the resident's care plan, wishes, and health care provider orders.
• Complete daily clinical and environmental rounds to evaluate resident care being provided and report significant events.
• Meet and resolve issues with residents and / or family members. Report significant issues to the supervisor.
• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) as requested by management.
• May be responsible for clinical programs as directed, e.g. dementia, wound care, quality assurance, infection control, admissions.

Communication / Documentation Functions

Medication Administration Functions

Personnel Functions

Safety and Sanitation Functions

Required Skills and Qualifications

Must possess the ability to make independent decisions, follow instructions, and accept constructive criticism. Must be able to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies / personnel, and the general public. Must be able to work with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people within the facility. Must be able to speak, write and understand English in a manner that is sufficient for effective communication with supervisors, employees, residents, and families.

Education and Experience

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have any direct reports or supervisory requirements.

Physical Demands

Task

Requirement

Frequency (Place an X in approximate box)

Constantly

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Seeing

Hearing

Tactile Sense

Talking

Must convey detailed and important spoken instructions to other accurately

Climbing

Balancing

Stooping

Kneeling

Crouching

Pulling

30 lbs.

50 lbs.

Pushing

30 lbs.

50 lbs.

Standing

Walking

Reaching

Fine Motor

Grasping

Twisting

Repetitive Motions

Lifting

30 lbs.

50 lbs.

75 lbs.

Crawling

Static Position

Carrying

30 lbs.

50 lbs.

75 lbs.

Other