I. JOB SUMMARY
Responsible to provide direct nursing care to the customer, and to supervise the day-today nursing activities performed by the nursing assistants. Such supervision must be in
accordance with current Federal, State, and local standards, guidelines and regulations,
facility policies. The objective is to ensure the highest degree of quality care is
maintained at all times.
II. QUALIFICATIONS
A. Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as a RN or LPN in the
State of Illinois and/or Wisconsin.
B. Must possess current CPR certificate or become certified within two weeks of
employment.
C. Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures.
D. Demonstrates interest and/or knowledge in care of the aged.
E. Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an
understandable manner.
F. Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances
warrant such action.
G. Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with customers, family members,
visitors, personnel, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
H. Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and willingness to work
harmoniously with other personnel.
I. Must be personable, enthusiastic, and resourceful.
III. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
A. Must be able to move intermittently throughout the work day.
B. Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
C. Must possess sight/hearing senses, or use prosthetics that will enable these
senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be
fully met.
D. Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability
to work effectively with customers, family members, personnel, and support
agencies.
E. Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
F. Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally
upset, and at times hostile people.
G. May be required to lift, push, pull and move equipment, supplies, and
customers in excess of fifty (50) pounds throughout the day.
H. Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including
exposure to the (HIV) AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.
IV. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
A. Accepts and supports as directed by appropriate authority. This may require
different floor, customers, work load, and multiple tasks as assigned.
B. Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct the Ladies and
Gentlemen of Alden for a respective unit.
C. Assume all Nursing procedures and protocols are followed in accordance with
established policies.
D. Directly supervise and instruct the Ladies and Gentlemen of Alden on a number
of topics to promote job knowledge.
E. Ensure all the Ladies and Gentlemen of Alden follow established departmental
policies and procedures, including appropriate dress code.
F. Assist in developing a written plan of care for each customer that identifies the
problems/needs of the customer.
G. Attends and actively participates in customer care plan conference as directed.
H. Report all concerns, complaints made by the customer or their family to the
Administrator.
I. Counsel/discipline nursing personnel as requested or as necessary.
J. Make daily rounds to ensure nursing personnel are performing required duties,
and to ensure appropriate procedures are being followed. Make physical
rounds to all customers daily. Make rounds with physicians as necessary.
K. Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive
emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the department.
L. Attend and participate in continuing education programs.
M. Recommend to the Director of Nursing the equipment and supply needs of the
department.
N. Place orders for medications and treatments as necessary following established
budgetary guidelines.
O. Utilize PCC 24-hour summary concerning recommendations/concerns related to
customer care needs.
P. Fill out complete accident/incident reports.
Q. Encourage attending physicians to review treatment plans, record and sign their
orders, progress notes, etc., in accordance with established policies.
R. Chart nurses' notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the
care provided to the customer, as well as the customer's response to the care.
S. Complete required assessments upon the customer's admission, transfer,
and/or discharge.
T. Receive telephone orders from physicians and record on the Physicians' Order
Form and P.O.S.
U. Record new/changed diet orders. Forward information to the Dietary
Department.
V. Perform routine charting duties as required and in accordance with our
established Charting and Documentation Policies and Procedures.
W. Responsible for completion of admission, discharge, and transfer processes.
X. Prepare and administer medications and treatments if appropriate as ordered
by the physician.
Y. Review medication record for completeness of information, accuracy in the
transcription of the physician's order, and adherence to stop order policies.
Z. Administer professional services such as: catheterization, tube feedings, suction,
applying and changing dressings/bandages, packs, colostomy, and drainage
bags, care of the dead/dying, etc., as required.
AA. Participate in the orientation of new customers/family members to the facility.
BB. Arrange for diagnostic and therapeutic services, as ordered by the physician.
CC. Notify the customer's attending physician and family when there is a change in
the customer's conditions.
DD. Obtain sputum, urine and other lab tests as ordered.
EE. Take and record TPR's, blood pressures, accuchecks, etc., as necessary.
FF. Contact the customer's physician for:
1. Nursing assessment of change of condition.
2. Medication orders or charges.
3. To inform of incidents.
4. To report abnormal results of Lab and X-ray.
5. Anything else pertinent to the customers' care and well-being.
GG. Ensure the nurses’ notes and monthly summaries reflect the care plan and is
being followed.
HH. Attend staff meetings, etc., as directed.
II. Perform other related duties as assigned