ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Upon admission, assesses patient/resident by physical examination including wound measurements, head to toe assessment, pertinent diagnostic testing, etc. to determine health status
• Reviews patient/resident records for general health status to include risk factors
• Completes required forms and documentation to include admission assessment, physician orders, and all admission documentation in accordance with company policy and state/federal regulations
• Communicates with physicians and responsible parties/family regarding admission status and physician orders
• Educates patient/resident and/or responsible party/family regarding pertinent health status upon admission and plan of treatment
• Provides educational opportunities to staff regarding resident/patient care needs based upon general status and diagnosis
• Coordinates and assists in the patient/resident admission process
• Performs admission criteria per facility policy
• Provides and documents patient/resident care based on nursing process in compliance with facility standards and state and federal guidelines.
• Utilizes basic physical and psychological assessment skills to identify clinical concerns for each resident/patient. Implements preventive measures for each concern.
• Adheres to scope of practice limitations based upon qualifications
• Will adhere to infection control standards based upon company policies and CDC guidelines
• Will perform general nursing duties in cases of emergency or staffing shortages as assigned by DON

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Valid state licensure as an RN
• Current CPR certification
• Ability to verbalize and/or demonstrate understanding of admission process
• Ability to verbalize and/or demonstrate understanding of infection control practices
• Excellent communication skills with all disciplines; strong customer service
• Must be able to multi-task, work independently, and problem solve
• Must possess excellent assessment and documentation skills
• Demonstrates courteous, kind and caring, compassionate, positive attitude and support to the organization
• Demonstrates flexibility in meeting unanticipated demands and priorities (able to perform in a crisis)