Diakonos Group
Registered Nurse (RN)
Diakonos Group, Edmond, Oklahoma, United States, 73034
Come work for a company that cares and appreciates its staff and helpus strive to be the difference makers and a guiding light in our profession. Weare searching for attentive, kindhearted health professionals regardless of theposition to help us care for our phenomenal residents.
Remarkable benefits our staff can expect:
Competitive Wages
Comprehensive benefits- Medical, Vision, Dental
Insure Oklahoma- Subsidies to eligible employees.
Maternity Leave- Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
401 K Plan
PTO
Holiday Pay
Life Insurance
Referral Bonus Program
Flexible Spending & Daycare Account
Employee Monthly Appreciation Activities
Perfect Attendance Bonus for Full-time Hourly Staff
ON DEMAND PAY- (PayActiv - access to weekly pay!)
Education Assistance- That's right, we will support you as you go backto school. We believe in you!
Exclusive discounts:
AT&T & Verizon
Insight & Dell
Staples
United Moving Services
OKRIN & Sherwin Williams
AMC Movies
Premium Seats USA (concert & sports events)
LMT Club & Member Auto Buying by TrueCar
Abenity Travel Center
Six Flags
Harry & David Gifts & Godiva
General Purpose:
Provide direct nursing care to the residents and supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing staff. Such supervision must be in accordance with the Nurse Practice Acts and current Federal, State, and Local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be required by the Director of Nursing to maintain the highest degree of quality care at all times.
Administrative Functions
Direct the day-to-day functions of the nursing staff in accordance with rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care industryConfirm that all nursing staff assigned to you comply with the written policies and procedures established by this facilityMeet with your assigned nursing staff, as well as support personnel, in planning the shift's services, programs and activitiesVerify that all nursing staff comply with the procedures set forth the in the Nursing Policies and Procedures ManualMake written and oral reports/recommendations concerning the activities of your shift, as requiredCooperate with other resident services when coordinating nursing services to ensure the resident's total regimen of care is maintainedVerify that all nursing service staff are in compliance with the Nurse Practice Acts and their respective job descriptionsParticipate in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the facility's quality assurance program for the nursing departmentParticipate in surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agenciesPeriodically review the resident's written discharge plan. Participate in the updating of the resident's written discharge plan, as requiredAssist in planning the nursing portion of the resident's discharge plan, as necessaryAdmit, transfer, and discharge residents, as requiredComplete accident/incident reports, as necessaryCharting and Documentation
Complete and file required forms/charts upon resident's admission, transfer, and/or dischargeEncourage attending physicians to review treatment plans, record and sign their orders, progress notes, etc., in accordance with established policiesReceive telephone orders from physicians and record on the Physicians' Order FormTranscribe physician's orders to resident charts/EHR, medication cards, and treatment/care plans, as requiredChart nurses' notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided to the resident, as well as the resident's response to careChart communication with physician, other professionals providing care to the resident and pertinent family communicationsRecord new/changed diet orders. Forward information to the Dietary DepartmentReport all discrepancies noted concerning physician's orders, diet change, charting error, etc., to the Nurse SupervisorFill out and complete transfer forms in accordance with established proceduresEnter appropriate documentation concerning unauthorized discharges in the resident's medical record in accordance with established proceduresPerform routine charting duties as required and in accordance with established charting and documentation policies and proceduresSign, date and time all entries made in the resident's medical recordWrite nurses' notes to reflect that the care plan is being followed when administering nursing care or treatmentMedication Administrative Functions
Prepare and administer medication as ordered by the physicianResponsible for IV medication/fluid administrationVerify the identity of the resident before administering the medication/treatment using the 5 Rights of medication administrationVerify that prescribed medication for one resident is not administered to anotherVerify that adequate supply of floor stock medications, supplies, and equipment is on hand to meet the nursing needs of the residents. Report needs to the Nurse SupervisorOrder prescribed medications, supplies, and equipment as necessary, and in accordance with established proceduresVerify that narcotic records are accurate for your shiftNotify the Nurse Supervisor of all drug and narcotic discrepancies noted on your shiftReview medication administration records for completeness of information, accuracy in the transcription of the physician's order and adherence to stop order policiesImmediately notify the Nurse Supervisor and attending physician of any medication administration errors and/or adverse reactions to medicationsNursing Care Functions
Perform physical assessment through observation, inspection, palpitation, percussion and auscultationDeliver and maintain optimum resident care and comfort by demonstrating knowledge and skills of current nursing practicesPromptly respond to call lights and other resident needsMake rounds with physicians, as necessaryConsult with the resident's physician in providing the resident's care, treatment, rehabilitation, etc., as necessaryReview the resident's chart for specific treatments, medication orders, diets, etc., as necessaryMake periodic checks to confirm that prescribed treatments are being properly administered by nursing staff and to evaluate the resident's physical and emotional statusNotify the resident's attending physician and responsible party when the resident is involved in an accident or incidentNotify the resident's attending physician and responsible party when there is a change in the resident's conditionAdminister professional services such as: catheterization, tube feedings, suction, applying and changing dressings/bandages, packs, colostomy, and drainage bags, taking blood, giving massages and range of motion exercises, care for the dead/dying, etc., as requiredMonitor seriously ill residents, as necessaryReview care plans daily to confirm that appropriate care is being renderedConfirm that nursing staff are aware of the resident care plans. Verify that the nursing staff refer to the resident's care plan prior to administering daily care to the residentOther Duties
Attend in-service education programs in order to meet facility educational requirementsBe familiar with Standard Precautions, Exposure Control Plan, Fire Drill and Evacuation Procedures and know how to use the informationMaintain confidentiality of resident and facility records/informationProtect residents from neglect, mistreatment, and abuseProtect the personal property of the residents of the facilityOthers as directed by the supervisor or administratorMinimum Qualifications:
Registered Nurse with current state license in good standingExcellent technical, assessment and documentation skillsGood Leadership qualitiesOrganized and detailed in work performanceAbility to multitask and work under pressureGood communication skills with excellent self-discipline and patienceGenuine caring for and interest in elderly and disabled people in a nursing facilityComply with the Residents Rights and Facility Policies and ProceduresPerform work tasks within the physical demand requirements as outlined belowPerform Essential Duties as outlined above
Remarkable benefits our staff can expect:
Competitive Wages
Comprehensive benefits- Medical, Vision, Dental
Insure Oklahoma- Subsidies to eligible employees.
Maternity Leave- Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
401 K Plan
PTO
Holiday Pay
Life Insurance
Referral Bonus Program
Flexible Spending & Daycare Account
Employee Monthly Appreciation Activities
Perfect Attendance Bonus for Full-time Hourly Staff
ON DEMAND PAY- (PayActiv - access to weekly pay!)
Education Assistance- That's right, we will support you as you go backto school. We believe in you!
Exclusive discounts:
AT&T & Verizon
Insight & Dell
Staples
United Moving Services
OKRIN & Sherwin Williams
AMC Movies
Premium Seats USA (concert & sports events)
LMT Club & Member Auto Buying by TrueCar
Abenity Travel Center
Six Flags
Harry & David Gifts & Godiva
General Purpose:
Provide direct nursing care to the residents and supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing staff. Such supervision must be in accordance with the Nurse Practice Acts and current Federal, State, and Local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be required by the Director of Nursing to maintain the highest degree of quality care at all times.
Administrative Functions
Direct the day-to-day functions of the nursing staff in accordance with rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care industryConfirm that all nursing staff assigned to you comply with the written policies and procedures established by this facilityMeet with your assigned nursing staff, as well as support personnel, in planning the shift's services, programs and activitiesVerify that all nursing staff comply with the procedures set forth the in the Nursing Policies and Procedures ManualMake written and oral reports/recommendations concerning the activities of your shift, as requiredCooperate with other resident services when coordinating nursing services to ensure the resident's total regimen of care is maintainedVerify that all nursing service staff are in compliance with the Nurse Practice Acts and their respective job descriptionsParticipate in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the facility's quality assurance program for the nursing departmentParticipate in surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agenciesPeriodically review the resident's written discharge plan. Participate in the updating of the resident's written discharge plan, as requiredAssist in planning the nursing portion of the resident's discharge plan, as necessaryAdmit, transfer, and discharge residents, as requiredComplete accident/incident reports, as necessaryCharting and Documentation
Complete and file required forms/charts upon resident's admission, transfer, and/or dischargeEncourage attending physicians to review treatment plans, record and sign their orders, progress notes, etc., in accordance with established policiesReceive telephone orders from physicians and record on the Physicians' Order FormTranscribe physician's orders to resident charts/EHR, medication cards, and treatment/care plans, as requiredChart nurses' notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided to the resident, as well as the resident's response to careChart communication with physician, other professionals providing care to the resident and pertinent family communicationsRecord new/changed diet orders. Forward information to the Dietary DepartmentReport all discrepancies noted concerning physician's orders, diet change, charting error, etc., to the Nurse SupervisorFill out and complete transfer forms in accordance with established proceduresEnter appropriate documentation concerning unauthorized discharges in the resident's medical record in accordance with established proceduresPerform routine charting duties as required and in accordance with established charting and documentation policies and proceduresSign, date and time all entries made in the resident's medical recordWrite nurses' notes to reflect that the care plan is being followed when administering nursing care or treatmentMedication Administrative Functions
Prepare and administer medication as ordered by the physicianResponsible for IV medication/fluid administrationVerify the identity of the resident before administering the medication/treatment using the 5 Rights of medication administrationVerify that prescribed medication for one resident is not administered to anotherVerify that adequate supply of floor stock medications, supplies, and equipment is on hand to meet the nursing needs of the residents. Report needs to the Nurse SupervisorOrder prescribed medications, supplies, and equipment as necessary, and in accordance with established proceduresVerify that narcotic records are accurate for your shiftNotify the Nurse Supervisor of all drug and narcotic discrepancies noted on your shiftReview medication administration records for completeness of information, accuracy in the transcription of the physician's order and adherence to stop order policiesImmediately notify the Nurse Supervisor and attending physician of any medication administration errors and/or adverse reactions to medicationsNursing Care Functions
Perform physical assessment through observation, inspection, palpitation, percussion and auscultationDeliver and maintain optimum resident care and comfort by demonstrating knowledge and skills of current nursing practicesPromptly respond to call lights and other resident needsMake rounds with physicians, as necessaryConsult with the resident's physician in providing the resident's care, treatment, rehabilitation, etc., as necessaryReview the resident's chart for specific treatments, medication orders, diets, etc., as necessaryMake periodic checks to confirm that prescribed treatments are being properly administered by nursing staff and to evaluate the resident's physical and emotional statusNotify the resident's attending physician and responsible party when the resident is involved in an accident or incidentNotify the resident's attending physician and responsible party when there is a change in the resident's conditionAdminister professional services such as: catheterization, tube feedings, suction, applying and changing dressings/bandages, packs, colostomy, and drainage bags, taking blood, giving massages and range of motion exercises, care for the dead/dying, etc., as requiredMonitor seriously ill residents, as necessaryReview care plans daily to confirm that appropriate care is being renderedConfirm that nursing staff are aware of the resident care plans. Verify that the nursing staff refer to the resident's care plan prior to administering daily care to the residentOther Duties
Attend in-service education programs in order to meet facility educational requirementsBe familiar with Standard Precautions, Exposure Control Plan, Fire Drill and Evacuation Procedures and know how to use the informationMaintain confidentiality of resident and facility records/informationProtect residents from neglect, mistreatment, and abuseProtect the personal property of the residents of the facilityOthers as directed by the supervisor or administratorMinimum Qualifications:
Registered Nurse with current state license in good standingExcellent technical, assessment and documentation skillsGood Leadership qualitiesOrganized and detailed in work performanceAbility to multitask and work under pressureGood communication skills with excellent self-discipline and patienceGenuine caring for and interest in elderly and disabled people in a nursing facilityComply with the Residents Rights and Facility Policies and ProceduresPerform work tasks within the physical demand requirements as outlined belowPerform Essential Duties as outlined above