Nursing care attendant job description

1. Consults with Nursing team concerning assessment evaluations and assist in planning an developing the skin care treatment to be performed.

2. Initiate requests for consultation or referral.

3. Examines the Guest and their records and discriminate between normal and abnormal findings in order to recognize when to refer the Guest to a physician for evaluation, supervision or directions.

4. May act as a Unit Nurse when directed.

5. Provides supervision to C.N.A’s and all subordinate staff which includes checking their work to ascertain that assignments have been completed.

6. Administer medications within the scope of practice of the R.N. or L.P.N. Licensure. Maintain a current report of narcotics received and used.

7. Carry out direct contemporaneous charting in your shift. Chart detailed monthly evaluations of each Guest that reflect his/her condition and progress.

8. Ensure that Guest care plans are being followed and asses each Guest’s status in accord with their care plan.

9. Round with physicians when needed.

10. Must be knowledgeable of individual care plans and support the care planning process by reporting specific information and observations of the Guest’s needs, preferences and report any behavioral changes.

11. Provide wound care when needed.

12. Completes medical records documenting care provided and other information in accordance with nursing policies while maintaining strict confidentiality.

13. Assure that established infection control and standard precaution practices are maintained when providing care. Follow established safety precautions when preforming tasks and using equipment and supplies.

14. Reports all hazardous conditions, damaged equipment and supply issues to appropriate persons.

15. Maintains the comfort, privacy and dignity of Guests/guests and interacts with them in a manner that displays warmth, respect and promotes a caring environment.

16. Answer and respond to call lights promptly and courteously.

17. Assist with new admissions and re-admissions when directed.

18. Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with Guests/guests, visitors, families, peers and supervisors.

19. Attend and participate in departmental meetings and in-services as directed.

Supervisory Responsibility
This position has direct supervisor responsibilities for Certified Nurse Aides and other personnel assigned.

Work Environment
This job operates in a health care setting. This role requires regular walking to various locations around the facility while pulling or pushing carts. This position works mostly in the Guest care areas as well as in occasional outside weather conditions. This role may also come into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses.

Physical Demands
while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping on a regular basis. The employee must be able to lift and move items and patients weighing at least 75 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This position is part of a health care facility that is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required.

Travel
No travel is expected for this position.

Required Education and Experience

1. Graduate from and accredited nursing program.

2. Current State License as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse

3. C.P.R. Certified

Preferred Education and Experience

1. 3 years’ experience as an R.N. or L.P.N. in a long term care setting.

2. One year experience as a C.N.A.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

1. Knowledge of Joint commission procedures.

2. Knowledge of IDPH regulations.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Responsible for managing the skin program for the facility.
Essential Functions of Position:
Ensure all residents are assessed weekly to evaluate the condition of their skin; identify risks and develop appropriate interventions and required documentation.
Measure all skin areas weekly and document.
Initiate and update all care plan information regarding skin.
Follow up with physician to report any resident skin problems that arise, and transcribe and follow up with any new orders.
Perform skin and related treatments on all assigned, according to physician's orders and in accordance with professional standards.
Communicate with the physician, residents, family members, charge nurse, other interdisciplinary team members and facility management regarding resident status as appropriate.
Chair the skin management meeting on a weekly basis and provide needed information to the interdisciplinary team to develop appropriate interventions to prevent avoidable skin breakdown.
Monitor and adjust equipment use per facility protocol and resident need. Keep ongoing record of all facililty equipment and use. Be available for review of new and upcoming devices that can promote healing and reduce risk of infection.
Follow skin protocol of facility and F314.
Be able to provide weekly skin log, utilize computer programs available, and take responsibility for the prevention, healing, and educating of residents, families, and staff in areas in of need according to F314 and facility protocol.
Participate in quality improvement activities as assigned.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Educational Requirements:
RN license perferred (LPN/LVN by exception only) plus a minimum of 3 years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be in good standing and currently licensed by the state.
Must be able to relate positively and favorably to residents and families and to work order to maximize tasks and cooperatively with other associates.
Must be organized and efficient in educating staff where appropriate. Must be able to perfome all duties required to direct and manage the skin program for the facility.

An inpatient health center in the Greater Austin, Texas Area is looking to add an Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner to their team. Austin is the capital of Texas and one of the country’s most populous, fastest growing cities. The area sports mild winters and has a diverse population and is known for its wealth of cultural and entertainment destinations. It has many parks and lakes which make it popular for hiking, biking, swimming, and boating. The city is also only 60 minutes from San Antonio.
Certification: NP Title: Urgent Care NP Setting: Outpatient Residency/Training: Family Medicine/Emergency Medicine Experience: 2 Years’ Experience, LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY



Compensation & Logistics


Position Type : Locum Tenens 1099 Availability : Full-Time Scheduling : TBD Clinic Hours Monday – Friday, 8: 00AM – 8: 00PM Saturday, 8: 00AM – 7: 00PM Sunday, 8: 00AM – 5: 00 PM



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