• Completion of LVN or RN training from an accredited school or college
• Valid LVN or RN license in good standing
• Valid DSD certificate
• Valid CPR and BLS card
• Minimum of 1 year in the role as a DSD
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and comprehend the English language
• May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses
• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds, lifting more weight up to 100 pounds requires assistance
• Ability to read the fine print on a tablet, progress notes, and/or medical labels

• Treating each resident with kindness, dignity, and respect
• Referring to each resident by their name
• Being courteous to families, visitors, and all staff
• Maintaining a positive and calm disposition
• Communicating clearly, diplomatically, and effectively when speaking to residents, family members, visitors, staff, and any governmental agency personnel
• Setting an example of working collaboratively between multidisciplinary teams
• Demonstrating patience, initiative, and willingness to assist residents that may be difficult
• Reviewing scheduling and staffing to ensure daily PPD requirements are met
• Coordinating with the Administrator to recruit and select nursing staff
• Planning, developing, and coordinating orientation programs as well as in-service educational and on-the-job training
• Partnering with department directors in providing in-service trainings
• Performing administrative requirements such as completing forms, reports, orientation records, etc.
• Developing reports, maintaining records reference manuals, and records pertinent to in-service training programs
• Participating in Quality Assessment and Assurance Committee
• Providing patient care when directed
• Following Infection and Control policies, oversight of facility Infection Prevention Program and Antibiotic Stewardship program
• Reporting any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, or other hazardous materials to a supervisor immediately
• Abiding by all facility policies and procedures including not disclosing user ID codes and passwords
• Keeping abreast of new state and federal regulations as they pertain to skilled nursing
• Attending meetings and serving on committees

• May encounter frequent interruptions
• May be requested to work beyond scheduled working hours at times
• Is subject to callback during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.)

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