Job Summary: Direct Supervisor for Resident Care Associates. Manages the day-to-day healthcare operations provided by the Resident Care Associates. Assistant Supervisor for Nursing Staff.

Essential Functions

• Provides care to residents in accordance with physician orders, recognized standard of practice and established company policies and procedures.
• Assists in maintaining a physical, social, and psychological environment in the best interests of residents. Ensures resident rights and confidentiality are always maintained.
• Monitors residents within state licensure regulations; supervises and directs nursing assistants where allowed by state licensure regulations.
• Assists in writing care plans based on residents' needs and change of condition.
• Obtains and administers medication and treatments as prescribed by physician. Documents and reviews medication and treatment sheets for accuracy and compliance with physician orders, professional standards, federal and state regulations.
• Monitors responses to care treatment plans. Possesses knowledge of medication interactions and notifies Director of Nursing of any issues. Adheres to company systems, processes and procedures.
• Counts controlled substances with off going nurse or designee; secures and corrects reconciliation of controlled substances during shift.
• Ensures cleanliness and organization of medicine supply room, charts, medicine carts and security of discontinued medicine in accordance with federal and state regulations.
• Assists with discharge process relevant to medication and treatment orders.
• Possesses knowledge of OSHA regulations, infection control standards and emergency procedures.
• Follows policies and procedures to ensure resident safety.
• Documents all pertinent information regarding nursing care, care plans and observation of resident overall condition.
• Attends training to maintain skill level and remain current in emerging healthcare trends.
• Schedules STNA/RCA staff according to facility requirements.
• Responsible for ensuring training of STNAs and RCAs.
• Responsible for communication with BOM on new STNAs and RCAs.
• Supervises resident care staff to ensure duties are performed.
• Rotates on call every other weekend.
• Rotates call off every other weekend with DON for staffing shortage due to call off.
• Rotates every other holiday on call with DON.

*This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for an LPN. It is not intended to be a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties assigned by his or her supervisor.

Education / Experience / Certifications: State nursing license (LPN, LVN), one-year minimum experience, training, or a combination of education and experience. Basic CPR or first aid training and fire safety training are also required.

Management / Decision Making: Makes decisions based on existing guidelines and procedures. Solves problems using standard procedures and precedents, knowing when to refer issue to supervisor.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $64,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person