Coordinates patient care and non-patient care (cleaning, etc.) by developing and distributing written nursing assignments for each unit employee which outlines residents to be cared for and other duties to be executed during the shift. Assignments and rotations are provided with consideration that resident needs are matched with the skills of individual staff members, while maintaining consistency to the extent practicable.
Describes care plan goals and approaches to direct care staff so that plan is consistently implemented on all shifts by all caregivers. Seeks input from nurse aides about resident condition, functional abilities, preferences, and alternative approaches to care.
Monitors delivery of care and services throughout shift to ensure needs are met, tasks are completed. including complete and accurate resident documentation, and that work of direct care staff is of acceptable quality and quantity. Ensures compliance on unit with resident rights.
Makes daily rounds on assigned unit at least at beginning and end of shift to observe, examine, or interview residents to verify information from ongoing shift, to monitor regulatory compliance, and to determine, or rotate staff assignments and make adjustments according to qualified staff availability and resident needs.
Orientates, trains, and develops staff by identifying learning needs while taking opportunities to teach on the unit. Keeps unit personnel informed of new trends in resident care, policies, and procedures. Instructs personnel on use of equipment. Assists with monitoring of regular attendance at in-service programs. Supervises special needs of nursing assistant trainee and provides performance assessments.
Coaches and monitors staff performance providing praise and redirection when applicable. Issues disciplinary actions to staff, when needed, in a fair and consistent manner in conjunction with federal and state laws and company policies and procedures.
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