What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Assistant position at Evergreen Life Services Texas?
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Company parties
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Tuition assistance
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
Evergreen Life Services is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or any other legally protected status.
Title: Nursing Assistant
Title: Nursing Assistant
Reports To: RN/State Executive Director
Classification: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for assisting nursing staff to ensure the maintenance of a healthy, safe, and therapeutic environment for individuals served and following through on their individual plans of care.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Ensure the health and welfare of the individuals served.
- Assist individuals served with medication and treatment plans as needed.
- Assist with doctors’ appointments as requested.
- Communicate all physician notes and recommendations to appropriate staff (ie; RN, Program Supervisor, QIDP, and CHM)to ensure timely follow-through.
- Deliver medications as needed.
- Ensure 72 hours of medications are maintained at each location; re-order medications as needed.
- Ensure expired medications are removed and disposed of according to standards.
- Document in medical charts and upload required documents in THERAP.
- Ensure telephone orders are signed within 72 hours of the order being written, and filed within 5 days.
- Order medical supplies for the homes as needed.
- Ensure vital signs are documented on a monthly basis.
- Ensure on a monthly basis that all adaptive equipment for each person is available and in good condition.
- Organize and maintain medication cabinets, medications, and pill counts monthly (remove discontinued meds, empty blister packs, expired medications, checking physician orders against MARS and labels).
- Provide training to residents and to staff in the area of medication, including but not limited to self-administration of medication.
- Maintain proper documentation of residents’ records in accordance with Evergreen’s policies and procedures.
- Assist in preparing and maintaining medication administration records and current physician’s orders for all individuals.
- Assist in the preparation of referral forms and other documents as requested.
- Assist in scheduling appointments with medical professionals as needed.
- Represent Evergreen in a professional manner and act as Evergreen’s liaison with the medical community.
- Ensure timely filing and follow-through with lab results and other medical reports.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Acting Strategically: Identifies key issues and relationships relevant to achieving goals, and commits to a course of action to accomplish goals based on known and unknown variables. Develops priorities with the right balance of short and long-term considerations.
- Championing Stakeholder Needs: provides timely and professional service to both internal and external stakeholders, is responsive to needs and requests, is always courteous, and considers the individual(s) when making decisions.
- Communicating Effectively: Shares information. Listens and involves others. Conveys ideas in a manner that engages others and helps them understand and retain the message.
- Delivering High-Quality Work: Makes sure responsibilities central to the role meet all requirements and expectations. Finishes tasks promptly and critically reviews work for accuracy and quality. Considers the impact of work on others.
- Prioritizing and Organizing Work: Allocates time and attention based on what is most important to achieve key goals and objectives. Effectively organizes and balances tasks and priorities to keep multiple projects on track. Prioritizes monitoring and review of documentation for pending surveys.
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE/JOB KNOWLEDGE
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Prior work in a non-profit atmosphere and experience with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are preferred.
- A combination of education and experience will be considered.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Constantly moves about to coordinate work.
- Regularly works in a fast-paced environment with multiple task deadlines.
- Regularly moves and positions objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Occasionally exposed to viruses and infectious conditions.
- Constantly alert and observant during working hours.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or medical conditions to perform the essential functions.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Will not supervise.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Knowledge of basic medical standards (federal and state) in ICF/IID and HCBS Waiver programs.
- Strong understanding of documentation requirements for service delivery.
- Ability to maintain, organize, complete, and keep medical records compliant.
- Must have understanding, patience, and tact in dealing with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Must have the ability to maintain good working relationships with Evergreen staff and with contacts from other agencies or entities.
- Must have the ability and desire to function as part of a team, yet work with a high degree of independence.
- Must have the ability to maintain a high degree of autonomy, accuracy, and integrity.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Office applications.
- Working knowledge of Google Workspace.
- Working knowledge of ICF/IID and HCBS Waiver requirements.
- Working knowledge of THERAP.
EMPLOYMENT VARIABLES
- Must have a good driving record that meets the minimum requirements for Evergreen and reliable transportation.
- Must pass a drug screen and criminal background check.
- Availability for evening and weekend work may be required based on operational needs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
- General office environment.