Registered Nurse

POSITION:
NURSE
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:
Director of Nursing
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Provides day-to-day nursing care to residents and supervise and assists LNAs in providing personal care;
maintains and administers medications;
prepares nursing records;
schedules and accompanies residents to medical and rehab appointments;
processes admissions and discharges. Serves as charge nurse or med nurse as assigned.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provides direct nursing care to residents and day students.
Assesses children's nursing and medical needs.
Reviews observations of staff (seizures, etc. for patterns);
documents pertinent observations, and reports observations to physician(s), as necessary.
Reports significant medical problems/needs to Director of Nursing.
Dispenses medications according to physician's orders.
Lifts, transfers, and/or positions residents according to the facility guidelines.
Processes new admissions and discharges, following established procedures.
Completes nursing assessments of new residents.
Provides treatments as prescribed.
Complies with State and Federal guidelines pertaining to controlled drugs and related medical supplies.
Creates and maintains an atmosphere of warmth, caring and calmness.
Maintains ongoing documentation of care provided in the electronic medical record.
2. Serves as liaison with physicians, pharmacies, audiologist, dentist and other medical providers.
Arranges for specialty medical appointments as needed.
Coordinates and schedules (as necessary) medical services.
Assists physician(s) in clinics and at outside medical appointments.
Accompanies residents to medical appointments as necessary.
Serves as liaison with medical suppliers/vendors.
Maintains records of medical equipment in-house as well as all equipment out for repair.
3. Oversees programming and care provided by nursing assistants.
Assists with and oversees care provided by the LNAs.
Oversees mealtime in dining room and assists with feeding as time permits.
Assures that all incidents/accidents are recorded and that Director of Nursing is notified of incidents involving residents.
Provides ongoing communication to school program.
Reports safety and facility problems in a timely manner.
4. Maintains ongoing communication with families.
Keeps families advised of the child's status.
Meets with residents family members as necessary.
Participates in training of caregivers.
Responds to family complaints and/or grievances, as they are known.
5. Participates in meetings and performs administrative functions in support of nursing role.
Assists in updating written policies and procedures as needed.
Completes necessary medical forms and reports.
Participates in nurses meetings and inservices.
Assists in implementing residents Total Plan of Care.
Monitors the condition of medical equipment used by resident.
Attends residents quarterly and annual meetings, as necessary.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Department Contribution:

Provides services in keeping with job description and, for licensed professionals, within the scope of the practice established by state licensing/certification boards.
Contributes to department activities and projects to promote the objectives of the department.
Exercises good judgment in performance of responsibilities.
Recognizes department needs and accepts new responsibilities.
Participates in department staff meetings and inservices.
2. Communication:
Communicates respectfully with children, families, co-workers, and visitors.
Is willing to listen, learn, share and teach others.
Is respectful and honest in interactions with others.
Exhibits effective listening, verbal and written skills.
Works cooperatively with peers.
Strictly adheres to organizational/department confidentiality.
3. Self Development/Personal Growth:

Participates in the performance review process by completing a self-evaluation form and developing performance improvement goals with supervisor.
Demonstrates commitment toward professional growth through ongoing development of skills and knowledge.
Attends mandatory inservice programs as defined by organizational policy.
Participates in orientation and a minimum of 15 hours of continuing education activities annually, and meets the requirements for professional development activities as outlined in licensure/certification requirements.
4. Safety:
Maintains neat, clean and orderly working environment.
Works in a manner to prevent and/or minimize unsafe conditions and hazards.
Assists in emergency preparedness activities, as assigned.
Follows all infection control and safety protocols.
5. Accountability &
Reliability:
Consistently fulfills attendance requirements of position.
Demonstrates conscientiousness and reliability in performing work assignments.
Performs tasks independently and in a timely manner.
Complies with appropriate state and federal regulations.
Complies with Personnel Policies, Resident's Rights, and Cedarcrest Center's Policies and Procedures.
This position involves following physical requirements based on an 8-hour day!
QUALIFICATIONS:
Licensed in the State of New Hampshire with a minimum of two years experience in clinical nursing. Experience with children with multiple disabilities and/or chronic health experience preferred.