Summary of Duties

Administer and coordinate staff orientation and continuing education for nursing employees. Provide ongoing feedback on the performance and competency of Certified Nursing Assistants and Licensed Practical Nurses.

Essential Job Functions

* Organize and implement a structured orientation program for new nursing employees that will ensure that employees are fully acclimated to facility policies, procedures, systems, and department.

* Coordinate on-boarding and mentoring programs for Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants.

* Develop and conduct in-services and to educate staff regarding nursing policies, procedures, and employee safety.

* Coordinate and conduct employee training on various computer hardware and software systems.

* Serve as primary facility contact for routine computer technology needs; i.e. password resets, new user setup, and general troubleshooting.

* Observe and measure the competency and skills of clinical employees within established guidelines.

* Provide ongoing feedback to the Director of Nursing on the performance and competency of Certified Nursing Assistants and Licensed Practical Nurses.

* Assist with screening and interviewing of Certified Nursing Assistant applicants.

* Supervise and direct Certified Nursing Assistants and Licensed Practical Nurses as required.

* Administer and track TB test and immunizations as required.

* Track employee CPR certification, license, online training compliance, competencies and performance evaluations.

* Develop and maintain staffing schedules as required.

* Provide direct patient care as required in order to meet the needs of the residents.

* Assume additional responsibility and perform other duties and responsibilities including special projects, as assigned.

Education and Experience

A valid Alabama Practical Nurse license required. Must have, as a minimum, one year supervisory experience, preferably in a health care setting. Must possess CPR certification within thirty (30) days of employment.

Physical Requirements for Essential Job Functions

* Must be able to move about intermittently throughout the workday.

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

* Must be able to reach, bend, and/or stoop intermittently throughout the work day.

* 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 be able to push, pull, or move a minimum of 100 pounds utilizing proper body mechanics and assistance.

* Must be able to walk/stand 75% of the day.