DUTIES:

• Meet the nursing medical needs of all residents
• Responsible for coordinating and monitoring infection control practices
• Responsible for orientation of new staff and ongoing education of all staff
• Assist with compliance and ensure effective communication with all levels of nursing staff
• Assist the DNS with coordination and direction of the total planning for nursing services

• Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of general nursing theory and practice
• Responsible for the accurate and timely completion of medical records
• Assist with interviewing, hiring, and orienting of new nursing staff
• Oversee the daily staffing process
• Maintain flexibility with the work schedule to address unpredictable needs
• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested by the administrator or director of nursing services.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Min. 3 yrs. exp. in Long-Term Care settings
• 2 years of management experience preferred
• 1-year staff education experience preferred
• Excellent Communication Skills required
• Evidence of basic leadership skills and supervision
• Flexible hours required
• Computer competency 

Preferred Experience:

• Nurse Management
• Infection Control Training
• Staff Education

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : Salary based on experience 

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Medical specialties :

• Geriatrics
• Hospice & Palliative Medicine