Primary Purpose:

Provides direct nursing care to residents and delegates and supervises the care provided by Nursing Assistants. Administers medications, performs treatments and procedures, obtains specimens as needed, and completes documentation as required.

Essential Job Functions

· Document resident status as per policy.

· Provide daily supervision to assigned staff and directly provide nursing care to residents as assigned.

· Participate in the admission of new residents.

· Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living, family/social activities and actively promote independent life-style of residents.

· Respond to residents call system promptly and courteously.

· Responsible for identification of resident medical and behavioral changes and the development and monitoring of care plans and re-assessment of each resident.

· Provide daily report to the Director of Health Services concerning facility conditions, personnel performance, resident conditions, and needs for nursing supplies.

· Provide nursing care according to physician’s orders and in conformance with recognized nursing practice, established standards, and administrative policies.

· Ensure preventative, therapeutic and rehabilitative services to residents and assists in the coordination of nursing care with care rendered by other disciplines.

· Make rounds with physicians, assist in examinations and/or treatment of residents and carries out orders.

· Assess resident and notify attending physician and responsible party in the event of a change in the resident’s condition.

· Accurately administer prescribed medications, supervise the continuity of nursing care, respond to changes in medical condition, medications or other circumstances requiring special care needs and perform first aid as required.

· Provide daily supervision and leadership to assigned staff and other designated personnel in meeting the resident’s needs. Demonstrate good decision making skills. Provide written evaluation and oral counseling of assigned staff.

· Assess and monitor complex resident health status and determine the appropriate nursing intervention. Develop and monitor the ongoing plan of care with resident and initiate corrective action as necessary.

· Orient residents and staff to emergency procedures and respond to all emergency situations.

· Complete and sign incident reports and provide follow-up as required.

· Assure that all resident records are accurate, complete and all mandatory forms are on file. Through familiarity and application of facility policies and procedures, assure nursing care is practiced in full accordance with regulatory requirements, facility quality standards, and resident rights.

· Monitor resident environment to ensure all safety and sanitary regulations and quality standards are met or exceeded. May assist with development and presentation of in-service programs.

· Promote the Mission, Vision and Values of Transforming Age in all areas of responsibility.

· Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

· The ability to speak, read and comprehend the English language

· Ability to learn and work with the specific needs of those residents suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and/or other related dementias

· Willingness to be available for any/all emergencies regarding the facility

· Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite products

Education/Equivalent Experience Required:

· Current LPN license in state where employed

· Minimum Associate Degree in Nursing

· One year of experience working as a CNA/PCA/RA, preferred

· One year of experience working with Alzheimer’s residents, preferred

Special Requirements (if applicable):

· Doctor’s statement verifying free from communicable disease

Other Information:

1. List tools, equipment, machines used on the job:

· Personal computer

· General office equipment: printer, copier, scanner, fax machine, pager, telephone, tablet, walkie-talkie

· Medical equipment for assessment

· Washer/dryer machines

2. Physical activities of the position:

· Lifts up to 100 lbs. occasionally

· Carries up to 100 lbs. occasionally

· Pushes and pulls up to 100 lbs. occasionally

· Climbs, reaches, bends and twists occasionally

· Talks and listens occasionally

· Sits 2 hours per day; stands and walks 6 hours per day (combined) – 8 hr. day

3. Physical requirements of the job:

· Medium work – exerts up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.

4. Visual acuity requirements, including color, depth perception and field of visions:

· Resident Care/Assessment: Must be intact including color, depth perception and field of vision.

5. Environmental factors:

· The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.

· The worker is subject to hazards including some hazardous waste.

· The worker is subject to hazards and other environmental conditions. One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin: fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or risk to the health and safety of themselves or others