Essential Functions
1. Nursing care and supervision of C.N.A. and C.M.T staff on your shift
2. Ensure quality nursing care is provided to residents on your shift
3. Documentation of care provided on your shift
4. Physician notifications of condition changes and obtaining new orders
5. Notifications to resident families/responsible parties as needed
6. Resident assessments
7. Admissions and discharges on your shift
8. Any other duties specified and deemed necessary by the Director of Nursing or Administrator
Work Environment
Indoor with adequate lighting and ventilation, carpet, tile and concrete floors. May include outdoor or public activities or attending recreational activities with residents.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by and employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Standing, sitting, walking, changing of position, reaching, extending hands and arms, reach across midline, crouching, balancing, kneeling, stooping, bending, lifting 50lbs from sit to stand and push, pull, lower 100lbs and push resident in wheelchair 350lbs
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIFT RESIDENTS OR SUPPORT ENTIRE WEIGHT OF A RESIDENT. LOWER RESIDENT TO THE FLOOR IN THE EVENT OF A FALL, UTILIZE TWO PERSON PROCEDURE. UTILIZE REQUIRED SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Sensory Demands
Auditory: to hear and understand verbal requests
Visual: be able to read necessary information to complete work tasks
Verbal: communicate with residents and others on your team
Safety Equipment
When administering resident care, gait beltm lumbar support, mechanical lifts and two man lift policy
PPE is required when appropriate to prevent exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other illnesses
Mandatory reporting of all work related injuries within 24 hours to supervisor with required documentation and drug testing
Position Type/Expected Hours
Full time position, hours vary dependinig on coverage and facility demands. Must be able and willing to accept on call rotation and assist in coverage of shifts as needed when on call