POSITION SUMMARY

Works closely with Assisted Living House Leads and caregiver staff in small Residential Assisted Living facilities to ensure residents receive proper nutrition, medication and services. Oversees resident care including medication administration, obtaining resident vital sign and weight, and reporting any changes in condition to physicians, health care proxies and supervisors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Interview’s resident to determine medical problem/condition and documents in chart for physician.
• Provides services in accordance with state assisted living standards and nurse practice act and maintains compliance to all personnel policies, established community policies and procedures, and Federal/State regulations and standards.
• Participates in pre-admission and move-in assessments, reviews, and revises assessments with any change in resident’s condition and at frequency determined by the state.
• Completes service plans based on nursing assessments and on change in condition.

• Audits medication administration to residents.
• Supervises residents in self-care of medical equipment, such as oxygen, catheters, colostomies, GT feedings (delegated tasks) and medication oversight.
• Maintains supplies to include stocking and monitoring for expiration and documents appropriately for billing purposes.
• Assists the Executive Director with hiring, orientation, training, and scheduling along with supervision of Assisted Living Caregiver staff.
• Provide nursing coverage in memory support.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises all caregiver staff in the assigned Assisted Living facilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Educational Requirements and Experience:

• Active license to practice nursing in the state of Texas.
• Minimum 1 year of LVN experience; some elderly care desired.
• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current CPR certification.

Job Type: Full-time

SALARY POSITION