Acute Agency Nurse
Company: SnapCare
Location: Portland
Posted on: October 25, 2024
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Job Description:
Position Summary:
In this role, your Nursing and Leaderships skills will ensure that
quality nursing care is provided to the residents and you will
direct the day-to-day functions of the Nursing Assistants. Duties
include meeting with assigned nursing staff and support personnel
to plan the shifts' services, programs, and activities.
Job Responsibilities / Essential Tasks:
Direct the day-to-day functions of the nursing assistants 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 established by this facility.
Meet with your assigned nursing staff, as well as support
personnel, in planning the shifts' services, programs, and
activities.
Make written and oral reports/recommendations concerning the
activities of your shift as required.
Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required.
Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms,
reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary.
Transcribe physician orders into resident's electronic medical
record.
Implement resident care plan upon completion of admission
assessment.
Chart all reports of accidents/incidents and complete all required
assessments. Submit to Director of Nursing or Designee as
required.
Ensure accurate documentation in all areas of residents electronic
medical record
Prepare and administer medications and treatment as ordered by the
physician.
Ensure that an 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 Supervisor.
Notify resident's physician and emergency contact when there is a
change in resident's condition.
Ensure that personnel providing direct care to residents are
providing such care in accordance with the resident's care plan and
wishes.
Make daily rounds of your unit/shift to ensure that nursing
services personnel are performing their work assignments in
accordance with acceptable nursing standards. Report problem areas
to the Nurse Supervisor.
Ensure that department personnel, residents and visitors follow the
departments established policies and procedures at all times.
Ensure that rooms are ready for new admissions, their expected time
of arrival, room assignment, etc.
Ensure that your assigned work areas (nurse stations, medicine
preparation room) units resident care rooms, treatment areas, are
maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.
Maintain excellent attendance and punctuality.
Other duties that may be assigned.
Specific Requirements:
Strong computer skills are needed for use of our electronic
charting and medical records system.
Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English
language.
Must be willing to accept new methods and principles and be able to
incorporate them into existing nursing procedures.
Must use safe work practices by following policies and
procedures.
Must maintain a neat appearance and wear the required Marquis
uniform for your department.
Must have patience, tact and a positive attitude, as well as the
willingness to handle difficult residents.
Accepts reassignments of duties and/or case load as needed to
provide the necessary care for all residents.
Experience Education:
At least 6 months of working experience as a Nurse is
preferred.
Must have an RN, LPN/LVN degree from an accredited college or
university.
Keywords: SnapCare, Aloha , Acute Agency Nurse, Healthcare , Portland, Oregon
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