Clinical Nurse (Brookhaven, Ga)

POSITION : Clinical Nurse

TITLE OF IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR : Executive Director

DEPARTMENT : Resident Care

STATUS : Exempt / Salary

SUMMARY

The Clinical Nurse is responsible for providing leadership and management of the health and wellbeing

of the residents within the community. Responsibilities include but are not limited to, all

resident care programs, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and assisting in training and

onboarding all care staff including nurses, community supervisors, and resident care team members.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Completion of a Professional Nursing Program and license to practice as a registered or licensed

nurse

performance management, daily operations supervision, discipline, and counseling

training provided by the Rules and Regulations of the Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Service Plan (PSP) process

move-in, semi-annually, and with any change in status

on a monthly basis

service / medication levels

higher tier level or potential move-out

monthly wellness visit

medication and treatment is administered as ordered and documented accurately

availability of medications and expired medications

marketing efforts with regional and corporate operations teams

Alzheimer's / dementia care

for overall family satisfaction in regard to resident care

hospitalized longer than 5 days

and responsibilities, pricing strategies, and program differentiation and implementation

guidelines

Medication Aides, and Resident Assistants

Resources and Executive Director

ensure proper medication assistance / administration is being followed

COMPETENCIES

employee manuals- Ability to write reports and correspondence

and interaction with residents' families and families experiencing loss

medication, dosage, time, route, right to refuse)

ORCHARD EXPECTATIONS :

adheres to all HIPAA rules

peers, and in the community- Outlined in detail in the employee handbook.

positions within the department

associates

resourcefulness in problem solving

ensure residents have a positive experience

within 24 hours

residents

and department-specific standards

the community; otherwise follows Orchard Phone Policy.

Physical Requirements

Lifting More than 25 lbs, routinely

More than 50 lbs, occasionally

Transfer 150 lb. or greater resident weight

Sitting 1 - 3 hours / day

Standing 4 - 5 hour / day

Walking 2 - 4 hours / day

Bend, stoop, squat, and / or twist Repeatedly throughout day

Climbing stairs Repeatedly throughout day

Reaching 0.5 hour / day – arms shoulder level

Use of telephone 3 - 4 hours / day

Working under pressure 3 – 4 hours / day

Working rapidly for long periods 2 - 3 hours / day

Use of keyboard / computer, printer, fax, copier 4 – 5 hours / day

Position requires close work; finger dexterity; adequate hearing and vision (with or without

correction).

May occasionally work longer than 8 hours / day.

Cognitive or Mental Requirements

The following cognitive or mental requirements are necessary on a daily basis :

Working Environment

latex gloves

This job description is only a summary and is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing

of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by the employee. This document is subject to

change at any time.