Staffing Coordinator - RN/ LPN
Company: AHC Clarksville
Location: Adams
Posted on: May 22, 2023
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Job Description:
The purpose of this position is to direct the day-to-day
functions of the Aides/Orderlies and nursing staff, as well as give
direct nursing care to patients. This position is also responsible
for planning, organizing, developing and directing the overall
operation of education programs for facility staff in accordance
with current existing federal, state and local standards, and
established policies and procedures of the facility.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
--- Direct the day-to-day functions of nursing aides and nursing
staff.
--- Give direct nursing care to patients.
--- Visit all assigned patients at regular intervals during tour of
duty.
--- Supervise feeding of patients as necessary.
--- Notify physician when patient's condition warrants.
--- Perform administrative duties, such as documenting of:
o Nurses' notes
o Doctors' orders
o Discharge plans
o Dietary changes
o Reports
o Evaluations
o Studies
o Billing and other charge slips
o Miscellaneous forms, charts, etc.
--- Chart pertinent facts and information in a professional, clear
and comprehensive manner.
--- Admit, transfer and discharge patients according to policy.
--- Recognize and respond to changes in patients' conditions and
document observations, interventions and outcomes.
--- Order from pharmacy, prepare and administer medications as
ordered by physician.
--- Ensure that physicians sign off on all verbal orders and
document process.
--- Conduct and/or monitor prescribed treatments, such as dressing
changes, drawing of blood, catheter changes, NG tube insertion and
removal, laboratory work, etc.
--- Give and receive condition report from the on-coming and
off-going shift.
--- Perform emergency procedures, such as cardiopulmonary
resuscitation, and in the event of death, notify family and
appropriate other parties.
--- Recognize, intervene and report accidents and incidents when
they occur.
--- Monitor and update care plans on each shift as appropriate.
--- Develop, coordinate and implement educational programs and
in-services according to identified priorities.
--- Teach 75-hour training program for mandated certified nursing
aides training program.
--- Provide general orientation to all new employees.
--- Schedule post-offer exams and agility and other tests for new
employees.
--- Maintain records of patient accidents and incidents and provide
in-services to reduce accidents and incidents.
--- Attend and participate in monthly and quarterly infection
control, safety and quality assurance meetings.
--- Maintain accurate in-service attendance and other relevant
records such as license/certificate renewal dates.
--- Perform emergency procedures such as cardiopulmonary
resuscitation (CPR).
--- Recognize, intervene and report accidents and incidents when
they occur.
--- Participate in surveys made by authorized government
agencies.
--- Prepare reports and recommendations for the Administrator
regarding the operation of the in-service department.
--- Assist administration in conducting disability management
programs to reduce worker injuries and track departmental
accountability.
--- Prepares staffing schedules to ensure overall continuity of
residential care.
--- Ensure adequate daily staffing by filling vacant spots.
--- Maintain file of staffing requests for time off, including
vacation, sick time and leaves of absence.
--- Supervise and participate in fire safety and other disaster
drills and be prepared to carry out duties in the event on an
actual event.
--- Recognize, intervene and/or report complaints and grievances
from patients, families, visitors and employees.
--- Monitor the facility for possible health and safety
hazards.
--- Maintain privacy and confidentiality of records, conditions and
other information relating to patients, employees and facility.
--- Follow the established universal precautions and isolation
procedures.
--- Encourage an atmosphere of optimism, warmth and interest in
patients' personal and health care needs.
--- Meet or exceed the dress code of the facility as specified in
the Employee Handbook, which includes neat, clean, odor-free
grooming and dress.
MARGAINAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
--- Update daily census report and submit as required.
--- Attend and participate in orientation programs, on-going
training and educational classes.
--- Inventory and request equipment, supplies, etc.
--- Assist in updates of written policies and procedures of routine
nursing care.
--- Participate in surveys made by authorized government
agencies.
--- Admit, transfer and discharge patients.
--- Monitor and participate in daily clean-up of the nurses'
station.
--- Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
EducationRequired
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