Administer patient assessments, oversee the assessment process, setting the assessment schedules and assuring that assessments are done in an accurate and timely manner
Job Summary
Administer patient assessments, oversee the assessment process, setting the assessment schedules and assuring that assessments are done in an accurate and timely manner.
Direct the day to day functions of the nursing assistants in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long term care facility.
Participate in developing, planning, conducting, and scheduling in service training classes that provide instructions on “how to do the job,” and ensure a well educated nursing service department.
Matching Summary
Administer patient assessments, oversee the assessment process, setting the assessment schedules and assuring that assessments are done in an accurate and timely manner.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Administer patient assessments
Coordinate care plans
Manage Medicare and Medicaid schedules
Direct nursing assistants
Ensure compliance with policies
Chart nurses' notes
Administer medications
Nice-to-have
Maintain atmosphere of warmth
Develop good working rapport
Handle difficult residents
Seek new methods and principles
Key Requirements
Current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN/LVN
Current CPR certification
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English