RN

Supervise nursing staff assigned to shift. Complete performance appraisals in a timely manner. Counsel staff. Recommend discipline as needed. Oversee and assist with admissions to and discharges from the facility. Make rounds of Veteran/Member areas to ensure proper level and quality of care Follow up on all Veteran/Member issues. Provide direct care as required. May perform more difficult nursing procedures. Provide support and consultation to the nursing staff on clinical issues. Ensure compliance with facility policies and procedures and State Federal and VA regulations. Oversee daily staff assignments to ensure that the facility is appropriately staffed to meet the Veteran/Member needs in the most efficient and effective manner. May reassign staff or call in additional staff as necessary to maintain coverage through the shift. Participate in the selection of nursing staff. Interview and makes recommendation regarding hire. Orient new staff. Assist with the planning and delivery of inservice training for assigned shift. Assist in development of policies and procedures. Assist with quality assurance audits. Report to and take appropriate actions in emergency situations. Contact the Director of Nursing Services and/or Administrator with significant issues (e.g. abuse neglect misappropriation of property or funds fire or police involvement elopements etc.) in accordance with facility policies and regulations. Assist in conducting investigations. Obtain assign and maintain inventory of supplies equipment and medications during the hours that the warehouse is closed. Actively involved in AMS processes such Huddle Boards Problem Solving Job Breakdown Sheets Success Tracking and Standardized Work. Participates fully in the QAPI process our Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement program mandate by CMS which incorporates AMS. Serve on committees. Attend meetings. Complete special projects as assigned. Assume staff assignments when necessary. Other duties as assigned as related to the position Skills Required Knowledge of: Principles practices and techniques of professional licensed nursing care as applied to a skilled nursing environment Gerontological/Geriatric nursing theory and practices Resident condition and changing medical/physical/psychological care needs Effects of aging process Community and medical resources necessary to provide quality care Practices and procedures of team nursing Practices and procedures of developing treatment plans for resident/patient care Practices and procedures of pharmacology and medicines Federal State VA and agency laws rules and regulations governing the practice of nursing within a skilled nursing facility general professional nursing practices and the security and control of medical supplies and medications and dispensing thereof Effective supervision Basic staff development principles necessary for training subordinate staff State Personnel System Rules Skill in: Professional nursing methods and techniques Observing and assessing behavior and progress of patients Problemsolving Applying and interpreting state and agency laws and regulations governing geriatric nursing practices Developing and carrying out patient care plans within a team nursing concept Verbal and written communication Supervision and leadership The ability to: Abide by nursing regulations Listen observe assess and respond to medical emergencies Evaluate analyze make independent decisions and follow up regarding client health problems Respond to medical issues/inquiries in a professional manner Work with professional and nonprofessional staff to ensure health and safety of residents Establish and maintain effective work relationships Learn implement and monitor Arizona Management System (AMS) methods

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