Job Description
Purpose:
To provide quality care for resident and their home, with care and compassion, following regulations set forth by federal, state and local standards.
Reports to: Director of Nursing
Qualifications:
· Current SD nursing license
· Attention to detail-must be able to multi-task, prioritize with a focus on attention to detail.
· Must be passionate about growing and teaching others.
· Self starter-must be able to work independently-is internally motivated.
· Possess leadership abilities and willingness to cooperate with residents, staff, family and community members.
· Must be of good moral character, have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm to be able to work closely with the residents and staff to provide a safe and productive environment.
· Ability to read, write, follow written and oral orders.
· Must possess good communication, team and people skills.
· Must have an understanding of the aging process and be able to relate to work well with the elderly.
· Sit, stand, bend, walk for 8-12 hours at a time
Essential Job Functions:
Must be internally motivated, be able to multi-task, and a positive teammate
*Day to day nursing; follow up on orders, assess residents when needed, admit, discharges, assess prospective residents, work alongside and teach nursing staff
· Work hours are generally Monday-Thursday/Friday
· On call to answer nursing questions every other week and weekend.
· On call every 5th weekend to cover staffing.
· Read shift to shift reports to prepare for morning meeting.
· Have, or be willing to get certified to teach medication aid classes. (RN only)
· Teach medication aid classes monthly, or as needed. (RN only)
· Mentor medications aids.
· Ensure resident appointment packets are finalized.
Assess possible new residents.
· Admit new residents.
· Perform monthly resident assessments.
· Follow up/sign MD orders.
· Case manage complex residents.
· Maintain adequate records and confidentiality of resident and employee information.
· Complete all documentation requirements per state and federal regulations in a prompt and timely manner. Keep records as required by regulations.
· Promote a positive attitude within the facility at all times.
· Answers phones in a cordial manner.
· All other duties as assigned
· Work in both buildings.
· Tear down charts, and file upon resident discharge.
**All other duties as assigned*
$1,500 bonus after 6 months in good standing