Reliable Nursing Services
The Registered Nurse works in conjunction with the Rehab Residential Manager to ensure that patients in the Neuro Transitional Center receive the highest quality care
This position assists the Manager with operational duties, both administrative and clinical
This position also provides direct patient care and medical management coordination in accordance with the facility's policies, procedures and treatment model
Assists the Residential Manager with ensuring that the residential facility operates in compliance with HHSC ALF Licensure, CARF and other regulatory/accreditation organizations, including assisting with creating procedures to ensure adherence
Manages medical documentation ensuring completeness, timeliness and accuracy
Conducts weekly MAR audits, verification of medication administration records and input of orders into EHR
Addresses patient direct care and PRN medical issues to assure continued patient medical stability
Communicates with On Call and/or physicians/office nurse, as needed
Ensures communication of pertinent information including specific concerns regarding patient safety or health to the treatment team in a timely manner
Ensure residential communication books are up to date
Responsible for emergency drills, including tracking, requesting, ensuring completion and issuing feedback
Responds to emergency situations and completes required documentationAssists the Residential Manager with the oversight of clinical and regulatory compliance orientation, training, supervision, and ongoing education and competency assessments of residential direct care staff across the delivery sites and in the community
Key treatment model components include: supervision and assistant levels, environmental modifications, communication, treatment documentation, following patient daily activity plans and overall treatment plan goals, shift reportingParticipates in required meetings as needed including patient staffing, family conferences, admissions, EOC, residential meetings and other meetings as needed
Identify, investigate, and problem solve incident report issues, as assigned
Ensure adequate medical supplies are in stock–follow up with inventory and quality of supplies
Participates in on-call rotation to provide support to staff after hours and on weekends
Other duties as assigned
1. BLS
2. ACLS
3. RESUME