RN - LTC

Summary

The Staff Registered Nurse provides professional and comprehensive nursing care within the scope of agency services. The target patient/client population for this position are those requiring skilled clinical care services. Activities of this position are patient/client focused and utilize the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation in accordance with nursing practice standards, physician orders, and agency policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

(20%)* Regularly assesses patients/clients needs and provides skilled nursing services as prescribed by the physician authorized plan of care and accepted standards of nursing practice.

(10%)* Initiates plan of care for assigned patients/clients and revises and adapts as necessary.

(35%)* Provides medication management and assesses therapeutic responses.

(15%)* Coordinates patient/client care by evaluating outcomes and providing on-going feedback to others involved in care relative to patient status and changes needed on patient care plan.

(15%)* Coordinates care with the Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) and interdisciplinary team.

(5%)* Notifies physician of changes in patient/client condition and care needs and obtains new orders as needed.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Function as case manager for assigned case load if assigned.
• Implements preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures and utilizes community and agency resources for optimum patient/client care.
• Utilizes documentation system to record services provided according to agency, professional, and program standards.
• Assists in maintenance of patient/client records.
• Provides patients/clients/caregivers/physicians with the necessary information to promote informed decision making leading to the achievement of optimal level of independence and as required by regulatory agencies.
• Establishes a care plan and supervises the Certified Nurse Aide according to guidelines.
• Functions as part of multi-disciplinary team in coordinating care including planning for discharge.
• Acts as a preceptor to provide educational visit opportunities for students and will participate in orientation of new staff as assigned.
• Participates in staff meetings, in-service education programs, and other opportunities for learning.
• Complies with documentation requirements for employee personnel and activity records as defined in policy.
• Carries out work according to policies and procedures in such a manner as to appropriately reflect standards for timeliness, accuracy, and productivity.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient/client and information.
• Adheres to the standards related to personal appearance and behavior.
• Participates in weekend and holiday rotations and on-call duties as identified in personnel policies.
• Participates in performance improvement process.
• Assists in community education activities as requested.
• MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.
• In summary:
• Participation in the patients coordination of care.
• Development and evaluation of the plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and the caregiver (s).
• Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated on the plan of care.
• Prepares clinical notes in a timely manner.
• Communicates with all physicians involved in the plan of care and other health care practitioners (as needed) related to the current plan on care.
• Participates in the organizations quality assessment and performance improvement program.
• Participates in organization sponsored in-service training.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Certifications and Licensures

Credential: FINGERPRIN: Fingerprinting

Equivalent Experience:

Credential: RN: Registered Nurse

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Qualification Source: MICHIGAN

Required Education

Education: Associated Degree

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