RN Weekend Manager

· Acts to correct information received and reports relevant informati on to the ADNS / DNS including interdi scip linary team functioning and communication, regulatory compliance issues, resident risk factors, sudden changes in resident behavior, expressed dissatisfaction by resident or family, refusals of treatment , unexplained injuries, staff behavior (positive and negative), staffing needs, equ ipment and supply needs, opportunities to revise policies, procedures, and improve quality

· Conducts education, qual i ty assurance, and adm i ss i on screen i ng as needed.

· Utilizes allocated resources in an efficient an d economic manner to ensure that each resident achieves the highest practicable phys i cal, mental, and psychosocial well-being. ·

· Monitors and ensures delivery of compassiona t e quality care by providing adequate services and staff coverage on the unit, absence of odors, cleanliness, absence of pressure wounds, and maintenance of optima l physical, mental, and psychosocial function.

· Maintains ongoing liaison among the governing body, medical and nursing staff, and other professional and supervisory staff of the facility.

· Handle s physician, family and ve ndor relationships in the absence of Director of Nursing.

· Develops and implements infection control programs to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment and to prevent the development and transmission of disease a n d infection.

· Conducts infection contro l surveillance activities to investigate, control, and prevent i nfections in the facility.

· Provides consu lt ation to all departments on the application of infection control principles and procedures to specific s itu a tions .

· Conducts staff training and monitors proper hand washing, i solation techniques, and universal precautions.

· Implement workplace safe t y programs in the fac i lity including hazard communication, occupational exposure to blood-borne pathogens, and required record-keeping of occupational illnesses and injuries.

Ensures OSHA compliance in all areas and provides employee training.

· Maintains Safety Data Sheets and exposure control plan for blood-borne pathogens readily accessible to all staff, 24 hours a day.

· Coordinates Hepat i tis B vaccination program and post exposure evaluation and follow - up requirements.

Maintains confidentiality of employee medical records.

· Develop and directs facility orientation programs and training for new employees includ i ng general orientation to facility policies, procedures, philosophy of care, and r eg ul a t i ons t h at govern lo n g -t er m care.

· Deve l ops and co n ducts in-service education programs for fac i lity staff consistent with staff needs and in compliance with state and federal regulations. Includes train i ng for individua l s providing n ursin g or nursing related services to residents with cognitive impairments, infection control, workplace safety issues, state l aw concerning advance directives a n d health care proxies, long-term care survey training , and safe medical dev i ce reporting requirements.

· Screens prospective admissions for the level of care, anticipated needs, length of stay, and presence of mental illness as required by federa l regulations.

· Collects and reviews available records, interviews residents, designated family members with the consent of residents, and legal representatives and conveys information to unit staff and assists staff to prepare for adm i ss i o n of residents .

· Audits clinical records for accuracy and completeness of comprehensive resident assessments, effective documentation reflecting resident responses to interventions, and consistent implementation of plans of care by all staff and professionals on all shifts.

· Incorporates information and findings from chart audits performed in ongoing staff training efforts to improve documentation skills of nursing staff.

· Audits plans of care to ensure they are based on information contained in the comprehensive resident assessment, conta i n measurable goals and timetables and reflect the status of residents.

· Participates in interdisciplinary conferences as needed to develop adequate plans of care that are comprehensive based on comprehensive resident assessment and responsive to needs of r es id ents .

· Monitors the provision of care and services to residents on all shifts and evaluates regulatory compliance efforts through daily rounds to observe care on all units.

· Interacts and communicates with residents, families, medical staff, nursing staff, department heads, and other interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care and services, improve or maintain the quality of care, and quality of life for all residents.

· Reviews 24-hour report from every unit daily to ensure timely and effective responses to significant changes in condition, transfers, discharges, use of physical or chemical restraints, unexplained injuries, potential abuse or neglect, medication errors, loss of resident property, and any evidence of dissat i sfact i on . Gathers and a n alyzes facts, assesses situations, develops, and implements appropriate actions to investigate, to notify appropriate parties, to resolve issues and to record facts proper l y. Keeps Director of Nursing informed of findings and results.

· Develops and posts work schedules for nursing staff.

Notifies DNS if insufficient staff to meet resident needs and takes immediate action to resolve staffing shortages as needed.

· Assists the Executive Director and DNS with preparation for long-term care survey.

Actively participates in long -term care survey process by instructing staff in matters of conduct and disclosure, always maintaining presence surveyors are o n -s ite, and directing the timely collection of information required by the survey team .

Demonstrates concern for identified problems and undertakes corrective action while survey is in progress if appropriate.

Gathers and presents supplemental documentation to avoid potential deficiencies.

Collaborates with DNS to develop responses to survey repo1t as needed.

· Assists when needed with direct patient care, administers medications and specialized treatments and diet as prescribed to residents on the unit according to physician orders and follows facility policies and procedures.

Receives and gives a comprehensive repo1t on all residents.

· Assists DNS with monitoring and compliance with departmental budget including supplies.