SKILLED NURSING FACILITY RN

eports To: Charge Nurse

Employee Type:              EXEMPT              X    NON-EXEMPT

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the on-duty Charge Nurse, the RN administers nursing care to patients in an efficient, safe, and courteous manner using proper nursing procedures.

This job description identifies primary duties and responsibilities. Mayers Memorial Hospital District(MMHD) reserves the right to modify, supplement, delete or augment the duties and responsibilities specified in this position description, at MAYERS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT’S sole and absolute discretion.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
2. Current licensure is in good standing in the state of California.
3. Maintains current CPR certification.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

General Competencies:

1. Professional behavior is demonstrated, both when on duty and as a representative of MMHD outside of normal work hours.
2. Ability to work with others, at all levels within the organization, and collaborate effectively.
3. Above-average interpersonal, problem-solving, and written and oral communication skills.
4. A positive working relationship with patients, visitors, and facility staff is demonstrated.
5. Organizational ability and time management is demonstrated.
6. Produces deliverable products on time, within budget and with minimal direction.
7. Demonstrates the ability to compile and organize data using Microsoft Office Applications. Ability to make appropriate recommendations or conclusions, given the data obtained.
8. Maintains an organized set of records, upon request, for the functions that are performed within the scope of this job.
9. Communicates appropriately and clearly to directors, managers, and coworkers.
10. Performs all assigned tasks accurately, to include proper spelling and grammar, reference materials, and minimal mathematical calculation.
11. Takes direction from others to include those employees of other departments with which he/she works on a temporary basis in accordance with the chain of command.
12. Maintains all information as confidential as appropriate, to include payroll, personnel information, and other information obtained while performing job duties that is confidential.
13. Demonstrates ability to effectively use office machines in the performance of job functions.
14. Answers phone calls, assists the public, and forwards appropriately if necessary and in a professional and friendly manner.
15. Other duties as assigned.

Specific Competencies:

1. Conducts an individualized patient assessment, prioritizing the data collection based on the patient’s immediate condition or needs within time specified by facilities policy and procedures or protocols. Notifies providers of abnormal findings.
2. Conducts ongoing assessments as determined by the patient’s condition and/or the facility’s policies & procedur