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
Job Summary
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.
Prepare and administer medications as ordered by the physician, verifying the identity of the resident before administering the medication/treatment.
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
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.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Direct day-to-day functions of nursing assistants
Administer medications as ordered
Chart nurses' notes
Monitor resident care plans
Ensure compliance with policies and regulations
Provide leadership to nursing personnel
Nice-to-have
Maintain a calm environment
Develop good working rapport
Handle difficult residents
Seek new methods and principles
Key Requirements
Current, unencumbered, active LPN/LVN license
Current CPR certification
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English