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Goodwill Retirement Community is committed to provide for each resident the assistance and support which will help that resident to achieve and maintain the highest possible level of well-being and functioning. So that we may fulfill our commitment to each resident every employee is required to abide by specifiedWork PrinciplesandPerformance Expectations. Every employee is also expected to be fully aware of the information presented inDisclosure of Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditionsand to make every effort to act accordingly while working at Goodwill.

Thisjobdescription isnot a contract, express or implied, guaranteeing employment for any specific duration. Although we hope that your employment relationship with us will be long-term, either you or the company may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without cause or notice.Thisjob descriptionin no way limits the authority of the Board of Directors to make amendments, corrections, additions, or deletions from these policies.

Work Principles

Every employee is expected to abide by all the specified work principles at all times. Violation of these principles will result in disciplinary action applied in accordance with the policies of Goodwill Retirement Community ranging from verbal reprimand to immediate termination. The employee must:

1. Exhibit a strong commitment to excellence in every aspect of providing excellent care to the residents of Goodwill Retirement Community by work and deed and by participating fully in such mandatory In-service Education and Training programs, Quality Assurance programs, and other improvement activities as may be conducted by Goodwill Retirement Community.
2. Exert every effort at all times to assist and support each resident, maintaining the dignity and independence of the resident to the highest degree possible and maintaining the confidentiality of the resident and his or her records in every respect.
3. Treat every resident, family member, member of the public, and member of the staff with respect and dignity.
4. Obtain and maintain any and all required Certification and/or licensure from the appropriate agency.
5. If a regularly scheduled employee, make himself or herself available to work as scheduled on an ongoing basis.
6. Report to work on the day and at the time indicated on the posted work schedule in accordance with the policies and procedures on employee attendance, tardiness, and absenteeism.
7. Report to work dressed appropriately for the work assignment in accordance with the policy and procedures on employee attire.
8. Remain at the workstation throughout the tour of duty except when excused or sent by the supervisor to another location.
9. Take breaks and meal times in accordance with the policies and procedures on breaks and mealtimes.
10. Willingly cooperate with supervisors and with coworkers in the performance of his or her duties, complying with all appropriate standards and practices of the discipline and complying with all Goodwill Retirement Community rules, procedures and policies at all times.
11. Encourage professionalism, mutual respect, and teamwork among fellow workers in order to achieve excellence of service; and work to maintain a positive atmosphere and attitude at all times in Goodwill Retirement Community, refraining from any activity, which encourages the development of a negative atmosphere or attitude.
12. Recognize problems, which interfere with excellent care, handling them in an open, honest fashion and through appropriate channels.

Performance Expectations

The Registered Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse is required to perform each of the following responsibilities to a performance level set by the immediate supervisor with input from the employee. Both the employee and the supervisor monitor the employee's performance level for the purpose of improving performance and evaluating the contributions of the mployee to the care of residents and to the overall operation of Goodwill Retirement Community.

Essential Functions and Marginal Functions

Essential functions of a job classification are those functions which are performed very frequently, which require a high level of skill, which require licensure or certification, which cannot be assigned to others because of the unavailability of staff, or which are highly relevant to the nature of the job itself. Marginal functions are those that can be performed by another person without significant limitations such as those posed by the essential functions.

Because of the nature of the nursing home industry few functions can be described as marginal. Goodwill Retirement Community, however, intends to make reasonable accommodations for those who have difficulty in performing a particular task unless such accommodations place undue burdens on other staff members, residents, or Goodwill Retirement Community.

Essential Functions:

The 7-3 and 3-11 Registered Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse shall perform such functions as:

1. Complete head to toe assessment and document in the electronic medical record (EMR) on all skilled residents.
2. Assist floor nurse with assessment of resident change in condition as needed.
3. Rounding on all units throughout the shift.
4. Inform physicians, in a timely manner, of significant changes and problems as they occur.
5. Performing staff competencies as needed.
6. Handling call offs and making staff changes to schedule or replacing staff if needed.
7. Assist with abuse investigations and reporting to all required entities (Administrator, Director of Nursing, Social Services, Ombudsman, etc.)
8. Meet with staff about Quality Assurance forms as needed.
9. Maintain liaison with the Administration, Dietary Department, Activities Department, and the Maintenance Department using the telephone and appropriate forms to ensure appropriate care for the resident.
10. Report malfunctioning equipment, needed building repairs, and safety concerns relating to the equipment and the building to the Director of Environmental Services via email, voicemail, or cantata (also update nursing administration of any requests made) to inform the Maintenance Department fully of needs of the residents and the nursing staff.
11. Upon the death of a resident carry out appropriate notifications using resident information in the resident's chart to ensure that the resident's representative and the funeral home are promptly notified of the death.
12. Provide positive reinforcement to nursing staff for a job well done; provide positive criticism where needed.
13. Report the procedures used and problems encountered during the shift to the incoming Registered Nurse Supervisor.
14. Provide assistance to floor nurses or fill in as the need occurs and as directed by nursing administration.
15. Ensure that nursing staff are following instructions and policies of Goodwill Retirement Community and, if necessary, coordinate resolutions to infractions with nursing administration.
16. Delegating duties within scope of practice as needed.
17. Assist with Assisted Living as needed (assessments, falls, new orders, etc.).
18. Assist with yearly staff evaluations.
19. Completing new admissions.
20. Rounding with physicians.
21. Coordinate resolution of family, resident and staff concerns as needed and able, updating nursing administration of concerns and resolutions.
22. Participate in Medical Review Meetings as able.