Job Description
Gorham House is a multi-level community with a 68 bed skilled, nursing and mental health component that is looking for an RN with leadership skills to join our dedicated, results driven team!
- Ensure, with assistance of the Staffing Coordinator, that appropriate and adequate staffing is in place on all nursing units, all shifts, every day.
- Complete and maintain all reports, i.e. I/A logs, monthly QA log, e-Interact, etc. and submit timely to corporative representative as required. Chair/attend meetings to include the weekly At Risk, weekly MC, care plan as per invitation, daily morning stand-up and clinical, etc.
- Consult with the ADON and Charge Nurse/Unit Manager to identify, investigative, educate, and discipline nurses related to care or skill issues as indicated.
- Oversee the clinical processes/systems in the facility to ensure that practice is maintained as per Senior Lifestyle standards, policies & procedures and within state and federal regulatory guidelines. Manage the survey process when present in the facility.
- Coordinate with the Admissions Coordinator to review all potential admissions identifying potential care, behavioral, family issues and the facility’s staff ability to care for.
- Monitor current health records, follow-up on incidents and issues with skilled residents and/or families, and schedule meetings as needed.
- Follow-up as indicated with falls, infection control, skin issues, unusual occurrences, medication delivery error, and any other issues requiring the attention of a senior administrative member.
- Ensure, review, and follow-up with quality assurance parameters including chart audits, log audits, and the scheduling of in-services as indicated.
- Develop and maintain a working relationship with professional providers of care to skilled residents both within and outside the facility.
- Maintain a professional and informative relationship with both the NHA and ED of the community, keeping them abreast of nursing issues as they develop and any potential impact on the facility.