Acute Agency Nurse

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.