RN 11p-7a Rotating Shift

Joseph Village, and the T. Boone Pickens Hospice and Palliative Care Center. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: • Models a service and solutions oriented attitude towards others, takes ownership in solving problems and takes the initiative to make things better, is friendly and courteous to residents, patients and co-workers • Is responsible for health care management of the campus to include, independent and assisted living, health unit and special care. • Makes rounds in all buildings, ensures staffing is appropriate and residents are taken care of. • Ensure resident/patient, visitor, and co-worker safety by remaining aware of and reporting any new or existing safety hazards • Maintain good attendance record • Recruit, hire, train, coach, and evaluate departmental staff (management staff only) • Assessment of high risk resident for pressure sores, restraints, weight changes, and other preventative care as outlined in the resident plan of care • Assess residents and completes MDS according to facility policy • Monitor residents for changes in condition, ensure MD, family, and Director of Nursing are notified and appropriate documentation is reflected in the medical record • Assess and make recommendations for significant change in conditions for MDS TILE and resident plan of care • Maintains the Resident's Roster and Acuity Levels within the department (i.e. State Boards, QA monitors) • Review and follow-up all consultant reports in a timely manner • Complete evaluations of all licensed nurses and assist with CNA evaluations on assigned unit • Notify Director of Nursing and Director of Healthcare of incident reports concerning abuse • Thoroughly investigate any complaints and concerns and report to Director of Nursing • Attend all assigned committee meetings, according to Director of Nursing directives • Review incident report documentation and ensures follow-up according to facility policy • Make rounds to verify clinical compliance and quality of care and provide couching and disciplinary action as indicated within the facilities policies and procedures • Ensures all life enrichment programs/QA monitors are implemented on assigned unit • Perform charge nurse duties, in cases of staffing emergencies, as required to meet the resident's immediate needs • Other duties as assigned MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • Valid Texas RN license • Demonstrated supervisory and managerial skills • Knowledge of current professional nursing theory and practice • Excellent technical, assessment and documented skills • Ability to organize workflow, respond to emergencies and note detail • Ability to perform Essential Duties • Genuine caring for and interest in the care of mature adults, persons with disability and hospice patients • Ability to perform work tasks within the Physical Demand Requirements • Ability to comply with the Resident Bill of Rights (LTC) and Employee Responsibilities • Ability to comply with organizational and departmental safety policies and procedures • Ability to maintain a positive, stable disposition in performing work in association with staff and residents • Ability to maintain a high level of performance in an environment of frequent demands and changes • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Ability to think clearly in situations where they are the highest ranking person at the facility • Articulate, ability to work with a number of different positions and different levels of staff