SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS:
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Administrative Functions
Interprets the department’s policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors, and government agencies as required.
Documentation:
Documents in medical record according to established guidelines (i.e., legible handwriting, forms completed and used correctly, approved medical abbreviations, accurate).
QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing or graduate of an approved LPN/LVN program;
Registered as a licensed nurse in the State of Hawaii, either as an RN or LPN;
Minimum one year prior employment experience in long-term care or acute medical surgical nursing preferred;
Heartsavers Cardiac Life Support (Course “A”) required;
Knowledge of OBRA, PPS, Medicare regulations and guidelines that pertain to long-term care; and
Computer skills desirable.
WORK HOURS:
Eight (8) hour shifts weekdays, weekends, and holidays as necessary. Overtime may be required, as well as rotation to other shifts.