RN - Full Time at Vetras Healthcare LLC – Torrington, Wyoming

DEPARTMENT: Nursing FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

SUPERVISOR: Director of Nursing

AREA OF SUPERVISION: LPN/ Nurse assistants/Nurse Aides/Restorative Aide

Responsible for performing a variety of duty work flow quality nursing care to residents and to coordinate total nursing care for residents; implementing specific procedures and programs; participating with the Director of Nursing in establishing specific goals; determining work procedures and expediting work flow; insuring compliance with all operating policies and procedures and State and Federal regulations; communicating with and supervising appropriate personnel; providing daily reports and other periodic reports.

ESSENTAIL FUNCTIONS:

interventions to prevent decline; record signs of change in condition; notify

appropriate staff per facility protocol to evaluate weight loss, decline in ambulation, development of skin breakdown, etc.; observe condition which indicate possible need for restorative nursing programs and then notify appropriate staff per facility protocol of the need for evaluation; inform the physician of changes in assessment when appropriate.

appropriate.

Risk Exposure Categories:

X 1=Tasks may involve exposure to blood/body fluids.

2=Tasks do not involve contact with blood/body fluids but could result

in performing a Category 1 task.

___ 3=Tasks do not involve any risk of exposure to blood/body fluids.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

These are physical and mental requirements of the position as it is typically performed.

Inability to meet one or more of these physical or mental requirements will not

automatically disqualify a candidate or employee from the position. Upon request for a

reasonable accommodation, the Company may be able to adjust or excuse one or more

of these requirements, depending on the requirement, the essential functions to which it

relates, and the proposed accommodation.

Never

0 hours

Occasionally

(1-33%)

.1 – 2.6 Hours

Frequently

(34-66%)

2.7 – 5.2 Hours

Continuously

(67-100%)

5.3+ Hours

Standing/Walking:

X

Sitting:

X

Lifting /Carrying 0-10 lbs.

X

Lifting/Carrying 11-20 lbs.

X

Lifting/Carrying 21-25 lbs.

X

Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs.

X

Lifting/Carrying 51-70+ lbs.

X

Pushing/ Pulling 0-10 lbs.

X

Pushing/Pulling 11-20 lbs.

X

Pushing/Pulling 21-25 lbs.

X

Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs.

X

Pushing/Pulling 51-70+ lbs.

X

Climbing/Balancing:

X

Stooping:

X

X

Squatting:

X

Kneeling:

X

Reaching:

X

Hearing/Listening: Must be able to hear well enough to communicate with co-workers and residents

X

Fingering/Grasping/Feeling:

Dexterity necessary to handle and manipulate equipment and supplies.

X

Seeing: Must be able to read reports, instructions, and observe residents

X

Color Perception: (Red, Green, Amber)

X

Animals/Plants

X

MENTAL/REASONING REQUIREMENTS

__ Reading Simple X Writing – Complex X Analysis/Comprehension

X Reading-Complex X Clerical X Judgement/Decision Making

__ Writing – Simple X Basic Math Skills

EXPOSURES

X Airborne particules __ Explosives X Muscular Strain X Temperature

X Caustics X Fumes X Noise X Toxicants

X Chemicals __ High places X Odors __ Vibration

X Electrical Current X Moving Parts X Physical Abuse X Vision strain

X Slippery Floors __ Weather

WORK AREA AND ENVIRONMENT

Nursing stations, drug rooms, supply areas, resident rooms, offices, and other areas in the facility.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Must be a graduate of a state approved school of professional nursing.

Experience: At least six months as a staff nurse in a long-term care facility.

License/Registration: Hold a current, unencumbered license in this state as a registered nurse.

Continuing Education: As required attend annual in-service programs. Participate in

continuing education activities and obtain required contact hours.

Professional memberships: Recommended and encouraged

Job Knowledge: Nursing policies and procedures; administration of medication, possible

side effects, and treatment as prescribed; federal, state, and local laws and regulations relating

to resident care; comprehensive knowledge of nursing practices; physical, psychological,

social, and medical needs of residents; organizational structure and duties of employees under

supervision of charge nurse. Ability to problem solve and demonstrate sound judgment by

taking appropriate actions regarding questionable finding or concerns. Investigate and

follow-through on orders or request for services, accidents/or prevention of accidents.

Professional standards and the code of ethics must always be adhered to. Cooperative,

willing to work, courteous. Ability to read, write, and follow written and oral instructions.

Standards: Knowledge of and ability to meet regulations of: Centers for Medicare and

Medicaid Services (CMS); State Health Department; OSHA, Life Safety Codes; Facility

Policies and Procedures; Nursing Standards of Practice; and Nurse Practice Act.

BASIC REQUIRMENTS

ACCEPTANCE STATEMENT

I have carefully read, understand, and accept the job description, including the qualifications and requirements of the position of REGISTERED NURSE/CHARGE NURSE, and, if employed, I certify that I can and will perform the essential functions of the position.

I understand Universal Precautions Risk Classification Categories may apply to this position and I may be exposed to AIDS, HIV, and hepatitis B viruses.

The above statements describe the general nature, level, and type of work performed by the incumbent(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, demands, and skills required of personnel so classified. Job descriptions are not intended to and do not imply or create employment, compensation, or contract rights to any person or persons. The Facility reserves the right to add, delete, or modify and and/or all provisions of this description at any time as needed without notice. This job description supersedes earlier versions.

This job description supersedes all prior written and unwritten policies, including any prior job descriptions. Nothing contained in this job description or in any other statement of Facility philosophy, including statements made during performance evaluations and wage reviews, should be taken as constituting an expressed or implied promise of continuing employment.

This job description is not a contract, expressed or implied, guaranteeing employment for any specific duration. Please understand that no supervisor, Administrator, or representative of the Facility may enter an oral employment contract. The President of the Facility, or his representative designated in writing, are the only Facility officials who have the authority to enter into any agreement with you for employment for any specified period.

Further, any employment agreement entered by the President, or his designated representative will not be enforceable unless it is in writing.