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 plan
Schedule Medicare and Medicaid
Direct nursing assistants
Chart nurses' notes
Prepare and administer medications
Participate in quality assurance
Nice-to-have
Maintain a good working rapport
Create a warm atmosphere
Willingness to seek new methods
Handle difficult residents
Key Requirements
Current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN/LVN
Current CPR certification
Must maintain all required continuing education/licensing
Must remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing