Resource Nurse - Louisville Area
Exceptional Living Centers
Louisville, KY
Full-time
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Must be a registered nurse in the state of Kentucky.
Previous nursing management experience in long term care setting is preferred.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Ensures complete and prompt reporting of incidents with follow-up as necessary to Administrator and Director of Nursing.
- May serve as clinical supervisor for CNA's in training class.
- Meets with all 3 shifts at least once per month.
- Participates in the development and implementation of new policies and procedures based on identified needs.
- Assists MDS (Minimum Data Set) coordinator for assigned unit and helps admissions MDS for each resident.
- Oversees resident care to promote the highest level of physical, mental and psychosocial functioning possible for assigned unit.
- Actively participates in the Quality Assurance process, including attendance at Quality Assurance meetings and submission of required reports.
- Ensures that significant changes in resident condition are communicated to the physician, family or responsible party.
- Makes rounds on unit to ensure resident care needs and environmental standards are met, this includes monitoring of dining room during meal times.
- Works collaboratively with other members of the interdisciplinary care team to provide holistic care. Reviews clinical records for completeness and accuracy as necessary.
- Monitors, tracks, evaluates and reports infections for the unit. Acts as a resource for nursing staff.
- Reviews applications for admission to the unit with Director of Nursing and Admissions Director. Works collaboratively with Director of Nursing to identify and provide orientation and continuing education for unit staff members.
- Attends and actively participates in nursing supervisory meetings.
Must be willing to get COVID vaccine, subject to legal requirements.
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