Shady Lawn

Certified Nurse Assistant Night Shift

Tue, 27 May 2025 17:59:59 +0000

Introduction:

We are seeking a compassionate and reliable Certified Nursing Assistant to join our team and provide high-quality care to our patients. The Certified Nursing Assistant will assist with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and medication management, and provide ongoing support and monitoring to ensure that patients receive the best possible care. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and be able to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities:

Assist with personal care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and hygiene assistance
Assist with medication management and administration, as directed by a healthcare professional
Monitor patients' vital signs and report any changes to the appropriate staff member
Communicate with patients and families to provide education and support
Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to coordinate care and ensure continuity of treatment
Perform light housekeeping tasks, such as laundry and cleaning
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Certified Nursing Assistant or Health Care Aid certification preferred
Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant
Compassionate and patient demeanor
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to follow care plans and adhere to medication schedules
Ability to lift and assist patients with mobility, as needed

Perks:

Competitive salary
Paid time off
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan (US only), Employer RRSP match (Canada only)
Professional development opportunities
Positive and supportive work environment

Certified Nursing Assistant-Dayshift

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 16:34:19 +0000

Introduction:

Responsibilities:

Assist with personal care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and hygiene assistance
Assist with medication management and administration, as directed by a healthcare professional
Monitor patients' vital signs and report any changes to the appropriate staff member
Communicate with patients and families to provide education and support
Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to coordinate care and ensure continuity of treatment
Perform light housekeeping tasks, such as laundry and cleaning
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Certified Nursing Assistant or Health Care Aid certification preferred
Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant
Compassionate and patient demeanor
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to follow care plans and adhere to medication schedules
Ability to lift and assist patients with mobility, as needed

Perks:

Competitive salary
Paid time off
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan (US only), Employer RRSP match (Canada only)
Professional development opportunities
Positive and supportive work environment

Certified Nurse Assistant Evening Shift

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 16:07:45 +0000

Introduction:

Responsibilities:

Assist with personal care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and hygiene assistance
Assist with medication management and administration, as directed by a healthcare professional
Monitor patients' vital signs and report any changes to the appropriate staff member
Communicate with patients and families to provide education and support
Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to coordinate care and ensure continuity of treatment
Perform light housekeeping tasks, such as laundry and cleaning
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Certified Nursing Assistant or Health Care Aid certification preferred
Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant
Compassionate and patient demeanor
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to follow care plans and adhere to medication schedules
Ability to lift and assist patients with mobility, as needed

Perks:

Competitive salary
Paid time off
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan (US only), Employer RRSP match (Canada only)
Professional development opportunities
Positive and supportive work environment

ADON-ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:16:10 +0000

The primary purpose of your job position is to assist the Director of Nursing in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the day-to-day functions of the Nursing Department.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administrative Functions

· Assist the Director of Nursing and the RN Team Leaders in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, directing, and evaluating the functions of the nursing department, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the facility.

· Participate in reviewing and recommending changes to updating the policies and procedures that govern the needs of residents and functions of the nursing department.

· Ensure that current reference materials (i.e. PDRs, Perry & Potter, Federal and State Regulations, etc.) maintained at the nurses’ stations are current. Recommend to the DON written material that will guide the nursing department in meeting the needs of residents.

· Participate in facility surveys made by authorized regulatory agencies as requested by the Administrator or Director of Nursing.

· Perform administrative duties such as accurate completion and review of clinical data, medical record audits, etc.

Committee Functions

· Actively participate and attend in various Quality Improvement committee meetings (i.e. Safety Committee, high-risk meetings).

· Serve on the Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) Committee.

· Assist the DON in documentation discussion and outcome for the various clinical committee meetings.

· Evaluate and implement recommendations from established committees as they may pertain to clinical services.

Personnel Functions

· Assist the DON in determining appropriate staffing needs for nursing, based on resident care needs.

· Assist the DON and RN Team Leaders in the recruitment, selection, orientation, training, and supervision of nursing personnel.

· Assist the DON and RN Team Leaders in conducting performance evaluations, as directed.

· Make daily rounds to ensure that all nursing service personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards and consistent with VHS policies.

· Monitor the professional nurses’ licensing status to ensure that they remain current. Inform nurses at least 30days in advance of their license expiration date.

· Review complaints and grievances made by nursing personnel and submit reports to the DON, as necessary.

· Interpret the department’s policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors, and government agency personnel as necessary.

· Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures.

Nursing Care Functions

· Participate in daily nursing management meetings with assigned staff to review resident care issues, nursing department concerns, etc.

· Participate in the selection of residents for admission to the facility.

· Provide the DON with information relative to the nursing needs of the resident and to the nursing department’s ability to meet those needs.

· Make rounds with physicians as requested.

· Inform the DON when physician visits are not made in a timely manner.

· Make rounds on all residents and ensure the 24-hour report is complete and reflective of resident conditions.

· Periodically monitor medication passes and treatments to ensure that administration is timely, correct and consistent with policy and protocols.

· Report medication errors to the DON.

· Provide direct nursing care as necessary.

· Report issues and concerns to the DON and assist in developing and implementing corrective action and monitor as needed.

Staff Development

· Provide assistance to the Nurse Educator in developing, implementing and conducting in-service training programs that relate to the educational needs of nursing associates.

· Attend continuing education programs designed to keep you abreast of changes in your profession, as well as maintain your license on a current status.

· Conduct education session as identified and/or assigned.

Safety and Sanitation

· Ensure that nursing service work areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner.

· Ensure that all resident care rooms, treatment areas, etc. are maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.

· Ensure that all nursing service personnel follow established departmental policies and procedures, including appropriate dress.

Budget and Planning Functions

· Participate with the DON in the preparation of and planning of the nursing department budget.

· Recommend to the DON the equipment and supply needs of the nursing department.

Resident Rights Responsibilities

· Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information.

· Monitor nursing care to ensure that all residents are treated fairly, and with kindness, dignity, and respect.

· Ensure that all nursing care is provided in privacy and that all personnel knock before entering the resident’s room.

· Ensure that all nursing personnel are knowledgeable of the residents’ responsibilities and rights including the right to refuse treatment.

· Assist DON with investigation of complaints made by the residents and/or family members indicating what action/s were taken to resolve the complaint.

· Report and assist in the investigation of all allegations of resident abuse and/or misappropriation of resident property.

· Ensure that nursing staff personnel honor the resident’s refusal of treatment request. Ensure that such requests are in accordance with the facility’s policies governing advance directives.

· Review the facility’s advance directive policies and procedures with resident and/or family members as necessary.

Working Conditions

· Works in office areas as well as throughout the nursing service area.

· Moves intermittently during work hours.

· Is subject to frequent interruptions.

· Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, under all conditions and circumstances.

· Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel and visitors.

· Communicates with the medical staff, nursing personnel and other department managers.

· Works beyond normal working hours and in other positions temporarily, when necessary. Works on weekends and holidays when necessary.

· Is subject to callback during emergency conditions.

· Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc. including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.

· Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the workday, as well as to reactions from dust, plastics, synthetics, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other potential contaminants.

· May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.

· Maintains a liaison with the resident, their families, support departments, etc. to adequately plan for the residents’ needs.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education

Must possess a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an approved RN School of Professional Nursing.

Experience

· Must have a minimum of two (2) years of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, long-term care facility or other related health care facility.

· Training and experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices preferred.

Specific Requirements

· Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN in this state.

· Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.

· Must display professionalism both in appearance and attitude.

· Must have excellent technical, assessment, documentation and communication skills.

· Must possess the ability to solve problems and make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

· Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agency personnel and the general public.

· Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.

· Must possess computer skills and some understanding of documentation software programs.

· Must possess the ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and to coach and supervise other personnel.

· Must be able to plan, organize, develop, implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures that are necessary for providing quality care.

· Must have patience, tact, a positive disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult people.

· Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.

· Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.

· Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Physical and Sensory Requirements

· Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.

· Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.

· Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.

· Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.

· Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.

· Must meet the general health requirement set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a medical and physical examination.

· Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at time hostile people within the facility.

· Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a medical and physical examination.

· Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of five (5) pounds to a minimum height of three (3) feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of five (5) feet.

· Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

· Sitting: 1 hour per 8-hour shift. Alternates frequently to standing or walking.

· Standing: 1-2 hours per 8-hour shift. Alternates frequently to walking and occasionally to sitting.

· Walking: 5-6 hours per 8 hour shift. Alternates frequently to standing and occasionally to sitting.

· Lifting: 1-10 lbs. Continuously

· 11-20 lbs. Continuously

· 21-75 lbs. Frequently

· > 75 lbs. Frequently

· Carrying: 1-10 lbs. Continuously

· 11-20 lbs. Frequently

· 21-35 lbs. Occasionally

· Driving: Rarely

· Pushing: Frequently

· Bending: Continuously

· Squatting: Frequently

· Kneeling: Occasionally

· Crawling: Rarely

· Climbing: Rarely

· Reaching: Continuously

· Grasping: Frequently

· Fine Manipulation: Frequently

(Frequency: Never=0%; Rarely=1-10%; Occasionally=11=33%; Frequently = 34-66%; Continuously = 67%+)

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, religion, veteran’s status, national origin, disability, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:09:03 +0000

JOB SUMMARY:

The primary purpose of the Activity Director position is to plan, organize, develop and direct the overall operation of the Activity Department.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administrative Functions

· Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the activity programs of this facility.

· Assist in the development, administering, and coordinating of department policies and procedures.

· Keep abreast of current federal and state regulations, as well as professional standards, and make recommendations on changes in policies and procedures to the Administrator.

· Review department policies and procedures, at least annually, and participate in making recommended changes.

· Develop and maintain policies and procedures for the identification of medically related activity needs of the resident.

· Refer resident/family to appropriate social service personnel when necessary.

· Refer resident/families to appropriate business office personnel as to Medicare/Medicaid, and other financial assistance programs when necessary.

· Give assistance or help in locating and arranging for services of other professionals or agencies to solve problems and needs of residents.

· Participate in community planning related to the interests of the facility and the services needs of the residents and families.

· Prepare and present monthly report on progress of activity program.

· Develop, implement and maintain an ongoing quality assurance program for the activity department.

Activity Functions

· Organize programs for group and individual activities based on residents’ individualized needs as identified in residents’ health care plans.

· Maintain a balance of recreational activities including physical, social, religious, diversional, spiritual, intellectual, and creative arts and crafts.

· Communicate residents’ programs to residents, residents’ families, volunteers, and facility staff. Communication may occur through posting of a large monthly calendar in centralized locations within the building and circulation of copies of the monthly calendar.

· Offer activities at hours convenient to the residents and that reflect the overall demographics of the resident population.

· Provide motivation for participation in Residents’ Council and scheduled a time and place for meetings.

· Ensure group activities are scheduled to provide for maximum involvement by interested residents.

· Select residents for activity participation according to each resident’s activity interest, needs and potential.

· Involve residents and families in planning facility activity programs.

· Coordinate scheduled activities with other departments.

· Assist in arranging transportation to outside activities when necessary.

· Help read incoming mail, and address and post outgoing mail upon the residents’ requests.

· Responsible for transportation of residents within the facility from one area to another where activities are occurring.

· Recruit, orientate, and supervise volunteers and maintain records of volunteer programs.

· Communicate the facility’s volunteer needs to the community.

· Participate in community planning related to the interests of the facility and arrange for the use of community facilities by residents.

Care Plan and Assessment Functions

· Interview residents/families on admission and involve them in determining appropriate activities for the resident.

· Formulate written plans of care for each admitted resident.

· Review and update plan of care according to established policies.

· Record continuing progress notes on resident’s activities and response of resident to activity program.

· Record resident’s activity participation in resident’s individual medical record. Keep group records of participation on scheduled activities.

· Record Section I of the MDS, activity pursuits portion and resident’s activity interest and activity needs assessment. After completing the MDS, record resident’s initial activities-health-care plan.

· Identify and evaluate personal, emotional, and environmental concerns that prevent or limit the resident’s full use of medical, nursing, and restorative care.

· Recognize abnormal signs and symptoms, which may signify a physical change in the resident’s condition that could require nursing intervention. Report changes to the charge nurse.

· Participate in discharge planning; development and implementation of activity care plans and resident assessments.

Committee Functions

· Serve on, participate in, and attend various committees of the facility as required or appointed by the Administrator.

· Provide written and/or oral reports of the activities programs as directed by such committees.

· Participate in regularly scheduled reviews of resident discharge plans.

· Evaluate and implement recommendations from established committees as they may pertain to activity services.

· Meet with activity personnel, on a regularly scheduled basis and solicit advice from inter-department supervisors concerning the operation of the department, assist in identify and correcting problem areas, and/or the improvement of services.

· Attend department head meetings as scheduled.

Personnel Functions

· Assist in the recruitment, interviewing and selection of personnel for the activity department.

· Determine departmental staffing needs necessary to meet the activity programming needs and assign activity personnel and/or volunteers for each scheduled activity.

· Schedule department work hours, personnel, work assignments, etc. to expedite work.

· Delegate responsibility and accountability to other activity personnel as deemed necessary to perform their assigned duties.

· Counsel/discipline activity personnel as necessary.

· Recommend termination of employment to the Administrator if necessary.

· Review and check competence of activity personnel and make adjustments as necessary.

· Make daily rounds to assure that activity personnel are performing required duties as assigned.

· Conduct individual performance evaluations in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures.

Staff Development Functions

· Develop, implement and maintain an effective orientation program that orients new associates to the activities department and its programs.

· Develop and participate in the planning, scheduling and conducting of timely in-service training classes that ensures a well-educated activity department.

· Assist the Staff Development Coordinator in developing and conducting inservice training programs that relate to resident activities and the activity department.

Safety and Sanitation Functions

· Assist in developing safety standards for the activity department.

· Follow established safety regulations, to include fire protection/prevention, smoking regulations, infection control, etc.

· Monitor department personnel to assure they are following established safety regulations in the use of equipment and supplies.

· Ensure that department work and activity areas are maintained in a clean, sanitary and safe manner.

· Ensure that departmental personnel participate in and conduct all fire safety and disaster preparedness drills in a safe and professional manner.

· Assist the Infection Control Committee in the development, implementation, and revising of written aseptic and isolation techniques relative to activities.

· Implement and maintain a program for monitoring communicable and/or infectious diseases among residents and personnel as it relates to activity programming.

· Ensure that all procedures governing reporting hazardous conditions, exposure to blood/body fluids, use of labels and MSDS sheets, and blood borne pathogens are followed.

Equipment and Supply Functions

· Recommend to the Administrator the equipment and supply needs of the activity department.

· Maintain adequate activity supplies and equipment to meet needs and interests of residents, ensure materials are available to residents.

· Place orders for equipment and supplies as necessary.

· Make periodic rounds to check equipment to assure that it is in proper working condition.

· Check supply rooms to assure that needed activity supplies and on hand to conduct scheduled activities.

· Develop and implement procedures that ensure activity supplies are used in an efficient manner to avoid waste.

· Ensure that appropriate cleaning supplies are on hand to perform necessary departmental cleaning functions.

· Budget and Planning Functions

· Forecast needs of the department

· Assist in preparing and planning the activity department’s budget for food, equipment, supplies, and labor and submit to the Administrator for review.

· Maintain current written records of department expenditures and assure that adequate financial records and cost reports are submitted to the Administrator upon request.

· Make departmental adjustments in order to conform to approved budget, and or as dictated by an analysis of the monthly operating statement.

Resident Rights Responsibilities

· Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information.

· Knock before entering a resident’s room.

· Ensure that all activity personnel are knowledgeable of the resident’s rights and responsibilities, including the right of refusal.

· Review complaints and grievances made by the resident and make a written/oral report to the Administrator indicating what actions were taken to resolve the complaint and the current status of the complaint following established facility procedures.

· Participate in resident council meetings as requested and provide support services to such council.

Working Conditions

· Works in office areas as well as throughout the facility.

· Moves intermittently during work hours.

· Is subject to frequent interruptions.

· Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, under all conditions and circumstances.

· Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel and visitors.

· Communicates with the medical staff, nursing personnel and other department supervisors.

· Works beyond normal working hours and in other positions temporarily, when necessary. Works on weekends and holidays when necessary.

· Is subject to callback during emergency conditions.

· Attends and participates in continuing educational programs.

· Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc. including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.

· May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.

· Maintains a liaison with the resident, their families, support departments, etc. to adequately plan for the residents’ needs.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education

· Must possess, as a minimum, a High School Diploma or GED.

· A two-year or higher degree in therapeutic recreation, social work, or related degree is preferred.

Experience

· Must be directed by a qualified professional who is a qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or an activities professional who-

· Must be licensed or registered, if applicable by the state which practicing; and

· Must be Eligible for certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist or as an activities professional by a recognized accrediting body on or after October 1 1990; or

· Has (2) years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last (5) years, one of which was full-time in a therapeutic activities program; or

· Must be a qualified occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant; or

· Must have completed a training course approved by the state.

Specific Requirements

· Must be a member in good standing in the National Association of Social Workers.

· Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.

· Must display professionalism both in appearance and attitude.

· Must possess the ability to solve problems and make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

· Must genuinely care for and understand the elderly and disabled.

· Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agency personnel and the general public.

· Must possess the ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and to coach and supervise other personnel.

· Must be able to plan, organize, develop, implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures that are necessary for providing social services.

· Must have patience, tact, a positive disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult people.

· Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing activities practices.

· Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.

· Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Physical and Sensory Requirements (with or without the aid of mechanical devices)

· Must be able to move continuously throughout the workday.

· Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.

· Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.

· Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, families, personnel, and support agencies.

· Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which may include a medical and physical examination.

· Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times, hostile people within the facility.

· Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 10 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 5 feet.

· May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

· Sitting: 1-2 hour per 8-hour shift. Alternates frequently to standing and walking.

· Standing: 4-5 hours per 8-hour shift. Alternates frequently to walking and occasionally to sitting.

· Walking: 2-3 hours per 8 hour shift. Alternates frequently to standing and occasionally to sitting.

· Lifting: 1-10 lbs. Continuously

11-20 lbs. Occasionally

21-35 lbs. Rarely

36-50 lbs. Rarely

51-75 lbs. Rarely

· > 75 lbs. Rarely

· Carrying: 1-10 lbs. Continuously

· 11-20 lbs. Rarely

· 21-35 lbs. Rarely

· Driving: Rarely

· Pushing: Continuously

· Bending: Occasionally

· Squatting: Rarely

· Kneeling: Rarely

· Crawling: Rarely

· Climbing: Rarely

· Reaching: Occasionally

· Grasping: Occasionally

· Fine Manipulation: Continuously

(Frequency: Never=0%; Rarely=1-10%; Occasionally=11=33%; Frequently = 34-66%; Continuously = 67%+)

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE-NIGHT SHIFT-FULL TIME

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 16:33:19 +0000

JOB SUMMARY: LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

The primary purpose of the Licensed Practical Nurse position is to provide direct nursing care to residents as a member of an interdisciplinary team of care providers and to plan, supervise and evaluate the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administrative Functions

· Plan, assign, supervise and evaluate all responsibilities to be performed by members of the nursing staff under your supervision, so that care and services are provided on the basis of staff qualifications, resident acuity, required duties and physical layout of the facility.

· Provide leadership, mentoring and guidance to associates for whom you are responsible.

· As requested by the Director of Nursing or designee, assist in reviewing department policies, procedures and job descriptions and making recommendations for revisions.

· Implement and monitor compliance with all established policies and procedures.

· Meet regularly with your assigned nursing staff and support personnel to plan and communicate appropriate care-related services and activities for your residents, communicate residents’ concerns and needs and discuss other vital information related to resident care and facility practices. Develop staff assignments as indicated.

· Cooperate with other resident services to ensure that residents’ individual care plans are being followed.

· Participate in the facility’s quality improvement to discuss resident, personnel and facility related business.

· Meet with other nursing service and facility personnel on a regularly scheduled basis, to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas and/or improve services.

· Review complaints made by your assigned personnel and communicate such information to the Director of Nursing or designee, as appropriate.

· Participate in facility surveys made by authorized regulatory agencies.

· Participate in the admission, transfer and discharge of residents as required.

Nursing Care Functions

· Implement and maintain established facility objectives, consistent with federal and state licensure regulations and nursing standards of practice.

· Follow the facility’s policies and procedures governing the provision of direct care to residents, including the administration of medications, treatments and other care in accordance with physicians’ orders and the residents’ care plans.

· Perform continual observation and evaluation of each resident’s physical, mental, cognitive and emotional status and Director of Nursing or designee, to the attending physician and to the resident’s responsible party, according to facility policy and protocol.

· Communicate timely with physicians and/or nurse practitioners related to resident care needs and concerns. Be responsible to properly implement and communicate to other caregivers all physician &/or nurse practitioner orders.

· Respond immediately to resident events, accidents, incidents and/or allegations of resident abuse, neglect and/or misappropriation of property. Perform an assessment of the involved resident(s) and provide emergency intervention as required. Notify the Director of Nursing or designee, the Administrator (as appropriate), the resident’s attending physician and the resident’s responsible party when the resident is involved in an accident/incident. Initiate an immediate investigation of the accident/incident/unusual circumstance, when indicated, and in accordance with facility policy & procedures.

· Attend in-service education programs in order to stay current in your profession and practice and meet facility educational requirements.

· Conduct weekly skin checks and document/report findings to unit manager.

Documentation

· Document all clinical information in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided to the resident as well as the resident’s response to the care.

· Comply with state, federal, facility and other regulatory guidelines in terms of the frequency and type of documentation required.

Care Plan and Assessment Functions

· Develop and/or revise the residents’ care plans on admission and as otherwise indicated.

· Collect and continually contribute resident assessment data to assist in determining resident problems, goals and interventions, based on each resident’s individual needs.

Human Resource Functions

· Recommend to the Nurse Educator the skill development and knowledge acquisition needs of your assigned staff. Participate in conducting in-service training classes that meet those needs, as requested.

· Participate through serving as a “preceptor” in the orientation for new associates.

· Assist in responding to staffing shortages by arranging for replacement staff or revising care assignments, as directed.

· Participate in performance evaluations for your assigned staff through the provision of information to the Director of Nursing or designee.

Safety and Sanitation Functions

· Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures.

· Monitor your assigned personnel to ensure that they are following established safety and sanitation regulations, policies and procedures.

· Assist the Infection Control Coordinator in identifying, evaluating and classifying routine and job-related functions to ensure that tasks in which there are potential exposure to blood/body fluids are properly identified and recorded.

· Ensure that all personnel participate in appropriate in-service training programs prior to performing any tasks that involve exposure to blood/body fluids.

· Ensure that your assigned work areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner.

Resident Rights’ Responsibilities

· Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information.

· Monitor nursing care to ensure that all residents are treated fairly, and with dignity, kindness and respect.

· Ensure that all nursing care is provided in privacy and that nursing service personnel knock before entering the resident’s room.

· Ensure that all nursing service personnel are knowledgeable of and honor the residents’ responsibilities and rights including the right to refuse treatment.

· Review complaints and grievances made by the resident &/or family and make a written/oral report to the Director of Nursing or designee indicating what action(s) were taken to initially address the complaint or grievance

· Report and begin the initial investigation of all allegations of resident abuse, neglect and/or misappropriation of resident property.

Working Conditions

· Works throughout the nursing service area (drug rooms, nurses’ station, resident rooms, etc.)as well as other areas of the facility.

· Moves intermittently during work hours.

· Is subject to frequent interruptions.

· Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, under all conditions and circumstances.

· Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel and visitors.

· Communicates with the medical staff, nursing personnel and other department supervisors.

· Works beyond normal working hours and in other positions temporarily, when necessary.

· Is subject to callback during emergency conditions.

· Attends and participates in continuing educational programs.

· Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc. including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.

· May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.

· Maintains a liaison with the resident, their families, support departments, etc. to adequately plan for the residents’ needs.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education

· Must be a graduate from an accredited school for Licensed Practical Nurses with a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN.

Experience

Must have prior supervisory experience with supervising CNA’s and other personnel.

Specific Requirements

· Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN in this state.

· Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.

· Must display professionalism both in appearance and attitude.

· Must possess the ability to solve problems and make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

· Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agency personnel and the general public.

· Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.

· Must possess the ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and to coach and supervise other personnel.

· Must be able to plan, organize, develop, implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures that are necessary for providing quality care.

· Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult personnel.