RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direction of the Director of Nursing, assist in the supervising of nursing services and sets the standards of care to assure a professional, skilled program of care and treatment so that each resident will receive benefit that accounts for their medical, physical, emotional and psychological needs. Fulfills policies and objectives insuring quality nursing care as set forth by the Administrator and standards of the facility. Supports and practices the philosophy, objectives and standards of Senior Care Centers and the Nursing Department, and directs the revision of these as necessary to ensure quality of care to all residents.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• LVN or Registered Nurse that is licensed and in good standing with the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners in the state of Texas
• CPR certified
• Ability to understand, remember and carry out verbal and written instructions in English
• Ability to speak clearly and hear well enough to communicate with residents and other team members
• Ability to complete assignments while having constant interruptions
• Must be capable of performing the Essential Functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• To assure resident safety.
• Complete the Daily List on a daily basis
• Review all new admissions for accuracy and completeness
• Make rounds on the residents for which you are responsible daily
• Coach/mentor the licensed nurses under your charge
• Plan, organize, develop, coordinate, and direct the infection prevention and control program and its activities in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern such programs.
• Answer call lights in a timely manner. Be alert to resident’s comforts and needs; answer
• their requests promptly
• Lift, move and transfer residents as required. This involves the ability to safely transfer residents who cannot bear their own weight. It also involves the ability to safely perform movements such as pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, kneeling, reaching and lifting in excess of 150 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations. Manual dexterity required performing tasks in assisting residents with their personal needs
• Safely utilize equipment; report any equipment needing service or repair immediately
• Participate in emergency fire or disaster drills and other in-service training as scheduled
• Must be able to safely ascend and descend stairwells and assist in an evacuation
• Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance in accordance with facility absence policies
• Use appropriate work place behavior and adhere to dress code at all times
• Complete assigned training on time and/or attend training classes when scheduled
• Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations
• Promotes positive public relations with residents, family members and guests

OTHER DUTIES:

• Assist in ensuring nursing personnel staffing schedules are prepared and posted to insure appropriate staffing levels are maintained
• Assure attending physicians are given support by nursing personnel
• Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIRENMENTS:

Able to lift 150 pounds, if necessary, to assist fallen resident; able to lift 20 pounds for routine performance of essential functions

WORK SCHEDULE:

As assigned this may include evenings, weekends, and holidays; be in call rotation as assigned; non- exempt position

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