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posted_at: 17 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Speech-Language Pathologist - CV Plaza
Company: Country Villa Plaza Nursing Center
Location: Santa Ana...
Posted on: March 13, 2023
Job Description:
Country Villa Plaza Nursing Center - POSITION DESCRIPTION: To provide direct patient care and support activities which build and maintain the outstanding outcomes of the therapy department.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Provides treatment programs to maximize speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing abilities
Speech-Language Pathologist - CV Plaza
Company: Country Villa Plaza Nursing Center
Location: Santa Ana...
Posted on: March 13, 2023
Job Description:
Country Villa Plaza Nursing Center - POSITION DESCRIPTION: To provide direct patient care and support activities which build and maintain the outstanding outcomes of the therapy department.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Provides treatment programs to maximize speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing abilities within each patient's structural or functional limitations; including, but not limited to: evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families, physicians and other interdisciplinary team members, documents services in the medical records. Contributes to professional development of self and others. Enhances interdisciplinary team through professional skills and knowledge. Demonstrates safe working practices.
Provides patient treatments, which meet patient needs, and uses current treatment knowledge in accordance with facility clinical procedures. This includes but is not limited to:
Performing accurate, comprehensive evaluations.
Developing effective plan of treatment and obtaining appropriate approvals from referring physician.
Utilizing appropriate evaluation tools and completing accurate evaluations.
Communicating with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems, and plans.
Instructing patients' families or nursing staff in specified follow through programs.
Interviewing patients and families regarding previous level of functioning and life style and current and future expectations.
Demonstrating knowledge of appropriate resources for problem-solving and clinical best practice.
Evaluating patients within facility-specific time frame.
Supervising Clinical Fellow and other SLPs in direct patient care and patient related activities.
Writes accurate, complete, and clear documentation in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer, and accrediting requirements. This includes but is not limited to:
Recording Resident Needs Reviews, evaluations, daily treatment notes, progress notes, and discharge summaries in accordance with facility procedures.
Recording treatment charges and insuring that documentation is consistent with billing data.
Writing specific, objective documentation, which is outcome oriented and details the patient's needs, potential to benefit from treatment, and progress achieved to date. Includes specific, objective measurable goals.
Managing Medicare Medical Review and Denials process in conjunction with Director of Rehabilitation, the facility team, and therapy staff.
Acquiring and documenting consents/approvals for treatment when necessary.
Consistently demonstrates facility's interdisciplinary approach to patient care. This includes but is not limited to:
Integrating findings of other members of the interdisciplinary team in treatment assessment and recommendations.
Integrating input from patient and family in treatment assessment and recommendations.
Preparing for and providing meaningful contributions to the rehab team conferences, patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, family conferences, and caregiver training sessions.
Collaborating with and informing facility staff in areas of patient progress.
Educating members of the team in areas of expertise.
Working with facility to teach documentation practices, which assist the therapy team.
Communicating effectively with discharge planners.
Contributes to professional development of self and others. This includes but is not limited to:
Utilizing continuing education assistance to achieve targeted quality improvements.
Interacting with peer therapist at local acute hospitals and other environments, if appropriate.
Presenting effectively at weekly rehab team conferences, facility in-services, and professional conferences.
Maintaining current body of knowledge in areas of clinical expertise through seminars, professional journals, and peers.
Meeting continuing education requirements of regulatory agencies.
Aids in building and maintaining a positive facility culture as a professional member of the staff. This includes but is not limited to:
Consistently demonstrating positive core values in interacting with co-workers, patients and families, with all other persons involved with the patient's care, and the general public.
Consistently demonstrating professional standards.
Contributing to a positive work team by sharing information, using problem-solving methods and accepting new ideas, criticism, or advice from others.
Demonstrating superior customer service through courtesy, consistent follow-up and positive communication.
Demonstrates safe working practices. This includes but is not limited to:
Identifying and correcting safety hazards or notifying the facility or the Director of Rehabilitation so that safety hazards will be immediately remedied.
Maintaining work areas in safe and orderly fashion.
Maintaining equipment in safe working order.
Using proper body mechanics during treatments of patients and during support activities.
Using universal safety precautions.
Wearing appropriate safety equipment (i.e., gloves when in contact with the patient's mouth).
QUALIFICATIONS:
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Knowledge in Speech-Language Pathology evaluation and treatment as they relate to medically based speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
Ability to supervise and direct assistants and aides. Knowledge of medical terminology.
Ability to work with all types and levels of staff and patients.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Education:
Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited SLP program
Experience:
2-3 years experience in a skilled nursing facility rehab environment or equivalent preferred. Rehab experience required.
Physical Requirements:
For Direct Patient Care:
Speech-Language Pathologist will spend approximately 60-80% of time stooping, and reaching while working with therapy patients.
Must be able to perform CPR, if required.
For Support Activities:
Speech-Language Pathologist will spend approximately 5-10% of time sitting at desk or terminal entering data.
License/Certification:
Speech-Language Pathologist Certificate of Clinical Competence.
Current CPR certification, if required.
California Speech-Language Pathology license or license candidate under state's regulations Show more details...
Company: Country Villa Plaza Nursing Center
Location: Santa Ana...
Posted on: March 13, 2023
Job Description:
Country Villa Plaza Nursing Center - POSITION DESCRIPTION: To provide direct patient care and support activities which build and maintain the outstanding outcomes of the therapy department.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Provides treatment programs to maximize speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing abilities within each patient's structural or functional limitations; including, but not limited to: evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families, physicians and other interdisciplinary team members, documents services in the medical records. Contributes to professional development of self and others. Enhances interdisciplinary team through professional skills and knowledge. Demonstrates safe working practices.
Provides patient treatments, which meet patient needs, and uses current treatment knowledge in accordance with facility clinical procedures. This includes but is not limited to:
Performing accurate, comprehensive evaluations.
Developing effective plan of treatment and obtaining appropriate approvals from referring physician.
Utilizing appropriate evaluation tools and completing accurate evaluations.
Communicating with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems, and plans.
Instructing patients' families or nursing staff in specified follow through programs.
Interviewing patients and families regarding previous level of functioning and life style and current and future expectations.
Demonstrating knowledge of appropriate resources for problem-solving and clinical best practice.
Evaluating patients within facility-specific time frame.
Supervising Clinical Fellow and other SLPs in direct patient care and patient related activities.
Writes accurate, complete, and clear documentation in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer, and accrediting requirements. This includes but is not limited to:
Recording Resident Needs Reviews, evaluations, daily treatment notes, progress notes, and discharge summaries in accordance with facility procedures.
Recording treatment charges and insuring that documentation is consistent with billing data.
Writing specific, objective documentation, which is outcome oriented and details the patient's needs, potential to benefit from treatment, and progress achieved to date. Includes specific, objective measurable goals.
Managing Medicare Medical Review and Denials process in conjunction with Director of Rehabilitation, the facility team, and therapy staff.
Acquiring and documenting consents/approvals for treatment when necessary.
Consistently demonstrates facility's interdisciplinary approach to patient care. This includes but is not limited to:
Integrating findings of other members of the interdisciplinary team in treatment assessment and recommendations.
Integrating input from patient and family in treatment assessment and recommendations.
Preparing for and providing meaningful contributions to the rehab team conferences, patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, family conferences, and caregiver training sessions.
Collaborating with and informing facility staff in areas of patient progress.
Educating members of the team in areas of expertise.
Working with facility to teach documentation practices, which assist the therapy team.
Communicating effectively with discharge planners.
Contributes to professional development of self and others. This includes but is not limited to:
Utilizing continuing education assistance to achieve targeted quality improvements.
Interacting with peer therapist at local acute hospitals and other environments, if appropriate.
Presenting effectively at weekly rehab team conferences, facility in-services, and professional conferences.
Maintaining current body of knowledge in areas of clinical expertise through seminars, professional journals, and peers.
Meeting continuing education requirements of regulatory agencies.
Aids in building and maintaining a positive facility culture as a professional member of the staff. This includes but is not limited to:
Consistently demonstrating positive core values in interacting with co-workers, patients and families, with all other persons involved with the patient's care, and the general public.
Consistently demonstrating professional standards.
Contributing to a positive work team by sharing information, using problem-solving methods and accepting new ideas, criticism, or advice from others.
Demonstrating superior customer service through courtesy, consistent follow-up and positive communication.
Demonstrates safe working practices. This includes but is not limited to:
Identifying and correcting safety hazards or notifying the facility or the Director of Rehabilitation so that safety hazards will be immediately remedied.
Maintaining work areas in safe and orderly fashion.
Maintaining equipment in safe working order.
Using proper body mechanics during treatments of patients and during support activities.
Using universal safety precautions.
Wearing appropriate safety equipment (i.e., gloves when in contact with the patient's mouth).
QUALIFICATIONS:
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Knowledge in Speech-Language Pathology evaluation and treatment as they relate to medically based speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
Ability to supervise and direct assistants and aides. Knowledge of medical terminology.
Ability to work with all types and levels of staff and patients.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Education:
Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited SLP program
Experience:
2-3 years experience in a skilled nursing facility rehab environment or equivalent preferred. Rehab experience required.
Physical Requirements:
For Direct Patient Care:
Speech-Language Pathologist will spend approximately 60-80% of time stooping, and reaching while working with therapy patients.
Must be able to perform CPR, if required.
For Support Activities:
Speech-Language Pathologist will spend approximately 5-10% of time sitting at desk or terminal entering data.
License/Certification:
Speech-Language Pathologist Certificate of Clinical Competence.
Current CPR certification, if required.
California Speech-Language Pathology license or license candidate under state's regulations Show more details...
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posted_at: 12 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
POSITION DESCRIPTION: A facility Therapy Aide assists in carrying out patient related activities, which are pre-determined for each patient as assigned by the supervising therapist or Director of Rehab. The therapy aide also completes daily department non-patient related duties to keep the therapy department running efficiently.
QUALIFICATIONS...
Must be able to read written direction, comprehend verbal instruction, perform basic math tasks, write
POSITION DESCRIPTION: A facility Therapy Aide assists in carrying out patient related activities, which are pre-determined for each patient as assigned by the supervising therapist or Director of Rehab. The therapy aide also completes daily department non-patient related duties to keep the therapy department running efficiently.
QUALIFICATIONS...
Must be able to read written direction, comprehend verbal instruction, perform basic math tasks, write and perform keyboard and computer tasks at a level necessary to accomplish this job.
Verbal communication skills at a level necessary to accomplish this job.
High school education or comparable credentials. Experience in the health care field is a plus.
GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform treatment specifically directed by the supervising therapist or DOR.
Transport patients to and from the therapy department or appropriate therapy space.
Assist patients in preparation for treatment, dressing and undressing, application of appliances such as braces, corsets, orthotics, and prosthetics.
Carry out treatment programs as are predetermined for each patient and delegated by the supervising therapists or DOR.
Assist patients in ambulating with appropriate devices determined by the supervising therapist or the rehab coordinator.
Assist patients in the safe practice of activities related to the development and maintenance of strength, endurance, range of motion, and activities of daily living as determined by the supervising therapist.
Responsible for the housekeeping duties in the therapy department, including cleaning the work/treatment area and/or equipment, as assigned by the DOR.
Perform clerical duties as assigned by the supervising therapists or DOR.
Assist therapists in getting equipment for patient use as needed, including, but not limited to, wheelchairs, walkers, footrests, linens, personal care items.
Prepare the work and treatment area and/ or equipment
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Professional Conduct
Treat others with dignity and respect.
Attire is to be consistent with the level of professionalism and services provided, and in accordance with the facility’s dress code.
Communicate positively and professionally with facility staff, residents, family members, physicians and case managers.
Demonstrate knowledge, respect, consideration and adherence to facility policies.
Safety
Utilize safe work practices including, but not limited to, body mechanics, infection control, and universal precautions.
Responsible for identifying, reporting and problem solving any safety concern in your work environment.
Attend facility specific fire and safety in-services.
Responsible for the safety of residents while providing direct services including adherence to patient specific precautions (i.e. aspiration, orthopedic, etc.).
Physical Requirements:
For Direct Patient Care:
Must be able to lift and transfer patients to and from all surfaces a minimum of 10 times per day.
Must be able to lift approximately 50-70 pounds a minimum of 10 times per day.
A Rehab Aide spends 80-90% of time standing/walking.
A Rehab Aide spends 10-20% of time sitting.
Proficient with use of hands for repetitive grasping, pushing-pulling, and fine motor manipulation.
Exhibits good visual acuity skills.
Able to bend, reach, climb, kneel (60-80% of day)
Must be able to perform CPR, if required.
For Support Activities:
A Rehab Aide may spend approximately 10-20% of the time sitting at desk or terminal entering data Show more details...
QUALIFICATIONS...
Must be able to read written direction, comprehend verbal instruction, perform basic math tasks, write and perform keyboard and computer tasks at a level necessary to accomplish this job.
Verbal communication skills at a level necessary to accomplish this job.
High school education or comparable credentials. Experience in the health care field is a plus.
GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform treatment specifically directed by the supervising therapist or DOR.
Transport patients to and from the therapy department or appropriate therapy space.
Assist patients in preparation for treatment, dressing and undressing, application of appliances such as braces, corsets, orthotics, and prosthetics.
Carry out treatment programs as are predetermined for each patient and delegated by the supervising therapists or DOR.
Assist patients in ambulating with appropriate devices determined by the supervising therapist or the rehab coordinator.
Assist patients in the safe practice of activities related to the development and maintenance of strength, endurance, range of motion, and activities of daily living as determined by the supervising therapist.
Responsible for the housekeeping duties in the therapy department, including cleaning the work/treatment area and/or equipment, as assigned by the DOR.
Perform clerical duties as assigned by the supervising therapists or DOR.
Assist therapists in getting equipment for patient use as needed, including, but not limited to, wheelchairs, walkers, footrests, linens, personal care items.
Prepare the work and treatment area and/ or equipment
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Professional Conduct
Treat others with dignity and respect.
Attire is to be consistent with the level of professionalism and services provided, and in accordance with the facility’s dress code.
Communicate positively and professionally with facility staff, residents, family members, physicians and case managers.
Demonstrate knowledge, respect, consideration and adherence to facility policies.
Safety
Utilize safe work practices including, but not limited to, body mechanics, infection control, and universal precautions.
Responsible for identifying, reporting and problem solving any safety concern in your work environment.
Attend facility specific fire and safety in-services.
Responsible for the safety of residents while providing direct services including adherence to patient specific precautions (i.e. aspiration, orthopedic, etc.).
Physical Requirements:
For Direct Patient Care:
Must be able to lift and transfer patients to and from all surfaces a minimum of 10 times per day.
Must be able to lift approximately 50-70 pounds a minimum of 10 times per day.
A Rehab Aide spends 80-90% of time standing/walking.
A Rehab Aide spends 10-20% of time sitting.
Proficient with use of hands for repetitive grasping, pushing-pulling, and fine motor manipulation.
Exhibits good visual acuity skills.
Able to bend, reach, climb, kneel (60-80% of day)
Must be able to perform CPR, if required.
For Support Activities:
A Rehab Aide may spend approximately 10-20% of the time sitting at desk or terminal entering data Show more details...
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schedule_type: Full-time
A licensed professional nurse directly under the supervision of the Director of Nursing Services.
The Charge Nurse is responsible for coordinating daily administrative duties of an assigned nursing unit including schedules, nursing assignments, delegation of resident care and supervision of nursing staff...
Qualifications:
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or an approved RN or LVN program
• Current nursing license, in good standing
A licensed professional nurse directly under the supervision of the Director of Nursing Services.
The Charge Nurse is responsible for coordinating daily administrative duties of an assigned nursing unit including schedules, nursing assignments, delegation of resident care and supervision of nursing staff...
Qualifications:
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or an approved RN or LVN program
• Current nursing license, in good standing with the State licensing board
• Experience in a long-term care setting, preferred
• Strong qualities of leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to provide patient care in accordance with applicable standards, policies, and procedures
• Possess critical thinking skills to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate clinical data and observations in developing a nursing plan of care
• Comprehensive knowledge of applicable nursing principles, practices, and standards of care
• Possess the willingness to work with and supervise professional and nonprofessional personnel
• Proficiency of the English language including the ability to speak, read, write, and comprehend the language with minimal to no difficulty
• Valid CPR certification
General Duties and Responsibilities:
GENERAL
In addition to the duties and responsibilities outlined in the RN and/or LVN job description, the Charge Nurse will:
• Assume responsibility and oversight of an assigned nursing unit including assignment and coordination of nursing care.
• Provide supervision and support for nursing staff in accordance with their level of training and the resident’s acuity.
• Monitor for compliance of facility approved procedures and policies as well as regulations set forth by state and federal agencies
CLINICAL
• Maintains overall shift operation in a safe, efficient, and effective matter.
• Coordinates resident admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Makes daily resident rounds to interview physical and emotional status and to implement any required nursing interventions.
• Routinely observes and guides direct patient care staff for appropriate technique and adherence to facility policies and procedures.
• Participates in Interdisciplinary care plan meetings and contributes to the individualized person-centered plan of care for each resident.
• Ensures that all safety and infection control practices are followed.
• Responds to emergency situations.
• Ensures that required documentation is complete and is in compliance with regulations and standards as well as policies and procedures
• Assists with special projects or other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing.
COMMUNICATION
• Communicates with patients and families promptly regarding treatment and care.
• Communicates with the medical staff, nursing personnel, and other department supervisors and staff.
SUPERVISION
• Meets with unit personnel, on a regular basis, to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas, and/or the improvement of services.
• Reviews and evaluates assigned personnel and makes written evaluations to the Director of Nursing and/or designee.
• Coordinates Nursing service with other departments and nursing units.
• Assures that all personnel follow established infection control practices and aseptic techniques when isolation procedures become necessary.
• Follows required coaching and progressive disciplinary procedures.
CONSUMER SERVICE
• Presents professional image to consumers through dress, behavior and speech
• Functions as a role model to staff.
• Treats residents/family members with dignity and respect.
• Responds to resident and family concern(s) and assists in resolving grievances. Records grievances per facility policy
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
• Actively participates in the facility's Quality Assurance (QA) program as requested or needed. Assists in correcting findings and deficiencies from the Department of Health Services, Consultants, and the Quality Assurance Team as directed by the Director of Nursing.
· Ensures the protection of health information as required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Participates in the facility’s Infection Control Program for monitoring communicable and/or infectious disease among residents and staff
• Participates in procedures for reporting hazardous conditions or equipment.
• Orients new staff members upon request
• Attends various facility meetings (care conferences, stand-up meetings, staff meetings, Medicare meetings, discharge plan meetings, etc.) as required
• Attends in-services and educational classes to maintain nursing skills competency, and current knowledge for standard of care and effective practices
• Performs other position-related duties as assigned Show more details...
The Charge Nurse is responsible for coordinating daily administrative duties of an assigned nursing unit including schedules, nursing assignments, delegation of resident care and supervision of nursing staff...
Qualifications:
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or an approved RN or LVN program
• Current nursing license, in good standing with the State licensing board
• Experience in a long-term care setting, preferred
• Strong qualities of leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to provide patient care in accordance with applicable standards, policies, and procedures
• Possess critical thinking skills to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate clinical data and observations in developing a nursing plan of care
• Comprehensive knowledge of applicable nursing principles, practices, and standards of care
• Possess the willingness to work with and supervise professional and nonprofessional personnel
• Proficiency of the English language including the ability to speak, read, write, and comprehend the language with minimal to no difficulty
• Valid CPR certification
General Duties and Responsibilities:
GENERAL
In addition to the duties and responsibilities outlined in the RN and/or LVN job description, the Charge Nurse will:
• Assume responsibility and oversight of an assigned nursing unit including assignment and coordination of nursing care.
• Provide supervision and support for nursing staff in accordance with their level of training and the resident’s acuity.
• Monitor for compliance of facility approved procedures and policies as well as regulations set forth by state and federal agencies
CLINICAL
• Maintains overall shift operation in a safe, efficient, and effective matter.
• Coordinates resident admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Makes daily resident rounds to interview physical and emotional status and to implement any required nursing interventions.
• Routinely observes and guides direct patient care staff for appropriate technique and adherence to facility policies and procedures.
• Participates in Interdisciplinary care plan meetings and contributes to the individualized person-centered plan of care for each resident.
• Ensures that all safety and infection control practices are followed.
• Responds to emergency situations.
• Ensures that required documentation is complete and is in compliance with regulations and standards as well as policies and procedures
• Assists with special projects or other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing.
COMMUNICATION
• Communicates with patients and families promptly regarding treatment and care.
• Communicates with the medical staff, nursing personnel, and other department supervisors and staff.
SUPERVISION
• Meets with unit personnel, on a regular basis, to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas, and/or the improvement of services.
• Reviews and evaluates assigned personnel and makes written evaluations to the Director of Nursing and/or designee.
• Coordinates Nursing service with other departments and nursing units.
• Assures that all personnel follow established infection control practices and aseptic techniques when isolation procedures become necessary.
• Follows required coaching and progressive disciplinary procedures.
CONSUMER SERVICE
• Presents professional image to consumers through dress, behavior and speech
• Functions as a role model to staff.
• Treats residents/family members with dignity and respect.
• Responds to resident and family concern(s) and assists in resolving grievances. Records grievances per facility policy
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
• Actively participates in the facility's Quality Assurance (QA) program as requested or needed. Assists in correcting findings and deficiencies from the Department of Health Services, Consultants, and the Quality Assurance Team as directed by the Director of Nursing.
· Ensures the protection of health information as required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Participates in the facility’s Infection Control Program for monitoring communicable and/or infectious disease among residents and staff
• Participates in procedures for reporting hazardous conditions or equipment.
• Orients new staff members upon request
• Attends various facility meetings (care conferences, stand-up meetings, staff meetings, Medicare meetings, discharge plan meetings, etc.) as required
• Attends in-services and educational classes to maintain nursing skills competency, and current knowledge for standard of care and effective practices
• Performs other position-related duties as assigned Show more details...
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schedule_type: Full-time
Activity Assistant Principal Responsibilities:
• Performs patient activities (therapeutic and diversional) for all residents in accordance with Federal, State and Company requirements.
• Carries out support tasks relating to patient activities correctly and on schedule...
• Ensures resident activity calendars and communications are updated and posted in a timely manner
as well as delivery and communication of patient mail daily.
• Participates
Activity Assistant Principal Responsibilities:
• Performs patient activities (therapeutic and diversional) for all residents in accordance with Federal, State and Company requirements.
• Carries out support tasks relating to patient activities correctly and on schedule...
• Ensures resident activity calendars and communications are updated and posted in a timely manner
as well as delivery and communication of patient mail daily.
• Participates in special resident events and outings ensuring necessary supplies are on hand and
returned appropriately.
Activity Assistant ADMINISTRATIVE
• Updates and maintains resident activity records.
• Participates in meetings and ensures creation of necessary communications and documentation, as
required.
• Attends required meetings and in-service training.
• Assists with decorating center to reflect current season or holiday.
• Meets with consultants, as required.
Activity Assistant Qualifications:
• Should be certified either nationally or by the State in which practicing.
• Two year’s experience in a social or recreational program setting.
• Strong proven written and verbal English communication skills for business necessity.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to use own initiative with solid problem solving skills.
• Experience in long-term care setting or related health care field.
Activity Assistant CONSUMER SERVICE
• Presents professional image to consumers through dress, behavior and speech.
• Adheres to Company standards for resolving consumer concerns.
• Ensures that all patient/resident rights are protected Show more details...
• Performs patient activities (therapeutic and diversional) for all residents in accordance with Federal, State and Company requirements.
• Carries out support tasks relating to patient activities correctly and on schedule...
• Ensures resident activity calendars and communications are updated and posted in a timely manner
as well as delivery and communication of patient mail daily.
• Participates in special resident events and outings ensuring necessary supplies are on hand and
returned appropriately.
Activity Assistant ADMINISTRATIVE
• Updates and maintains resident activity records.
• Participates in meetings and ensures creation of necessary communications and documentation, as
required.
• Attends required meetings and in-service training.
• Assists with decorating center to reflect current season or holiday.
• Meets with consultants, as required.
Activity Assistant Qualifications:
• Should be certified either nationally or by the State in which practicing.
• Two year’s experience in a social or recreational program setting.
• Strong proven written and verbal English communication skills for business necessity.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to use own initiative with solid problem solving skills.
• Experience in long-term care setting or related health care field.
Activity Assistant CONSUMER SERVICE
• Presents professional image to consumers through dress, behavior and speech.
• Adheres to Company standards for resolving consumer concerns.
• Ensures that all patient/resident rights are protected Show more details...
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schedule_type: Full-time
POSITION DESCRIPTION: To provide direct patient care and support activities which build and maintain the outstanding outcomes of the therapy department.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Aids in the restoration and enhancement of independent function in those individuals whose living status has been compromised by illness and/or injury. Evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families... physicians and other interdisciplinary team members, documents
POSITION DESCRIPTION: To provide direct patient care and support activities which build and maintain the outstanding outcomes of the therapy department.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Aids in the restoration and enhancement of independent function in those individuals whose living status has been compromised by illness and/or injury. Evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families... physicians and other interdisciplinary team members, documents services in the medical records. Contributes to the professional development of self and others. Enhances interdisciplinary team through professional skills and knowledge. Demonstrates safe working practices.
Provides patient treatments which meet patient needs and uses current treatment knowledge in accordance with the facility clinical procedures. This includes but is not limited to:
• Performing accurate, comprehensive patient evaluations.
• Developing effective plan of treatment and obtaining appropriate approvals from referring physician.
• Supervising Physical Therapy Assistants/other Physical Therapists and/or Aides in direct patient care and patient related activities according to Facility Policy as well as State and Federal requirements.
• Communicating with supervisor and interdisciplinary team members regarding patient progress, problems, and treatment plans.
• Instructing patient’s families and/or nursing staff in specified follow through programs.
• Interviewing patients and families regarding previous level of functioning, life style and current and future expectations for recovery.
• Demonstrating knowledge of appropriate resources for problem-solving and clinical best practice.
Writes accurate, complete, and clear documentation in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payor, and accrediting requirements. This includes but is not limited to:
Recording Resident Needs Reviews, evaluations, daily treatment notes, progress notes, and discharge summaries in accordance with facility Policies and Procedures.
Recording treatment charges accurately and insuring that documentation is consistent with billing data.
Writing specific, objective documentation that is outcome oriented and details the patient’s needs, potential to benefit from treatment, and progress achieved to date. Includes specific, objective measurable goals.
Managing Medicare Medical Review and Denials process in conjunction with Director of Rehabilitation, the facility, and therapy staff.
Acquiring and documenting consents/approvals for treatment when necessary.
Consistently demonstrates facility’s interdisciplinary approach to patient care. This includes but is not limited to:
Integrating findings of other members of the interdisciplinary team in treatment assessment and recommendations.
Integrating input from patient and family in treatment assessment and recommendations.
Preparing for and providing meaningful contributions to the rehab team conferences, patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, family conferences, and caregiver training sessions.
Collaborating with and informing facility staff in areas of patient progress.
Educating members of the team in areas of expertise.
Working with facility to teach documentation practices which assist the therapy team.
Communicating effectively with discharge planners.
Contributes to professional development of self and others. This includes but is not limited to:
Utilizing continuing education to achieve targeted quality improvements.
Interacting with peer therapist at local acute hospitals and other environments, if appropriate.
Presenting at weekly rehab team conferences, facility in-services, and professional conferences.
Maintaining a current body of knowledge in areas of clinical expertise through seminars, professional journals, and peers.
Meeting continuing education requirements of regulatory agencies.
Aids in building and maintaining a positive facility culture as a professional member of the staff. This includes but is not limited to:
Consistently demonstrating positive core values in interaction with co-workers, patients and families, with all other persons involved with the patient’s care, and the general public.
Consistently demonstrating professional standards.
Contributing to a positive work team by sharing information, using problem-solving methods and accepting new ideas, constructive criticism, or advice from others.
Demonstrating superior customer service through courtesy, consistent follow-up and positive communication.
Demonstrates safe working practices. This includes but is not limited to:
Identifying and correcting safety hazards or notifying the facility or the Director of Rehabilitation so that safety hazards will be immediately remedied.
Maintaining work areas in safe and orderly fashion.
Maintaining equipment in safe working order by facilitation annual calibration.
Using proper body mechanics during treatments of patients and during support activities.
Using universal safety precautions.
Wearing appropriate protective equipment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
• Knowledge in Physical Therapy evaluation and treatments.
• Ability to supervise and direct assistants and aides.
• Understanding of the principles of physical modalities employed in Physical Therapy.
• Knowledge of use of prosthetic and orthotic devices ambulatory aides, assistive and resistive devices, and training.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to work with all types and levels of patients.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree, or Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
Experience:
Experience in geriatric rehabilitation preferred.
Experience in adult neurological, cardiac, and/or general rehabilitation is preferred.
Physical Requirements:
For Direct Patient Care:
Must be able to lift and transfer patients to and from all surfaces a minimum of 10 times per day.
Must be able to lift approximately 50-70 pounds a minimum of 10 times per day.
Must be able to perform CPR, if required.
Must be proficient with use of hands for repetitive grasping, pushing-pulling, and fine motor manipulation.
Physical Therapist will spend approximately 60-80% of time bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching while working with physical therapy patients.
Physical Therapist will spend approximately 60-80% of time standing/walking.
For Support Activities:
Physical Therapist will spend approximately 10-20% of time sitting at desk or terminal entering data.
License/Certification/Registration:
Current Physical Therapist Registration/State Licensure as required
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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Aids in the restoration and enhancement of independent function in those individuals whose living status has been compromised by illness and/or injury. Evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families... physicians and other interdisciplinary team members, documents services in the medical records. Contributes to the professional development of self and others. Enhances interdisciplinary team through professional skills and knowledge. Demonstrates safe working practices.
Provides patient treatments which meet patient needs and uses current treatment knowledge in accordance with the facility clinical procedures. This includes but is not limited to:
• Performing accurate, comprehensive patient evaluations.
• Developing effective plan of treatment and obtaining appropriate approvals from referring physician.
• Supervising Physical Therapy Assistants/other Physical Therapists and/or Aides in direct patient care and patient related activities according to Facility Policy as well as State and Federal requirements.
• Communicating with supervisor and interdisciplinary team members regarding patient progress, problems, and treatment plans.
• Instructing patient’s families and/or nursing staff in specified follow through programs.
• Interviewing patients and families regarding previous level of functioning, life style and current and future expectations for recovery.
• Demonstrating knowledge of appropriate resources for problem-solving and clinical best practice.
Writes accurate, complete, and clear documentation in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payor, and accrediting requirements. This includes but is not limited to:
Recording Resident Needs Reviews, evaluations, daily treatment notes, progress notes, and discharge summaries in accordance with facility Policies and Procedures.
Recording treatment charges accurately and insuring that documentation is consistent with billing data.
Writing specific, objective documentation that is outcome oriented and details the patient’s needs, potential to benefit from treatment, and progress achieved to date. Includes specific, objective measurable goals.
Managing Medicare Medical Review and Denials process in conjunction with Director of Rehabilitation, the facility, and therapy staff.
Acquiring and documenting consents/approvals for treatment when necessary.
Consistently demonstrates facility’s interdisciplinary approach to patient care. This includes but is not limited to:
Integrating findings of other members of the interdisciplinary team in treatment assessment and recommendations.
Integrating input from patient and family in treatment assessment and recommendations.
Preparing for and providing meaningful contributions to the rehab team conferences, patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, family conferences, and caregiver training sessions.
Collaborating with and informing facility staff in areas of patient progress.
Educating members of the team in areas of expertise.
Working with facility to teach documentation practices which assist the therapy team.
Communicating effectively with discharge planners.
Contributes to professional development of self and others. This includes but is not limited to:
Utilizing continuing education to achieve targeted quality improvements.
Interacting with peer therapist at local acute hospitals and other environments, if appropriate.
Presenting at weekly rehab team conferences, facility in-services, and professional conferences.
Maintaining a current body of knowledge in areas of clinical expertise through seminars, professional journals, and peers.
Meeting continuing education requirements of regulatory agencies.
Aids in building and maintaining a positive facility culture as a professional member of the staff. This includes but is not limited to:
Consistently demonstrating positive core values in interaction with co-workers, patients and families, with all other persons involved with the patient’s care, and the general public.
Consistently demonstrating professional standards.
Contributing to a positive work team by sharing information, using problem-solving methods and accepting new ideas, constructive criticism, or advice from others.
Demonstrating superior customer service through courtesy, consistent follow-up and positive communication.
Demonstrates safe working practices. This includes but is not limited to:
Identifying and correcting safety hazards or notifying the facility or the Director of Rehabilitation so that safety hazards will be immediately remedied.
Maintaining work areas in safe and orderly fashion.
Maintaining equipment in safe working order by facilitation annual calibration.
Using proper body mechanics during treatments of patients and during support activities.
Using universal safety precautions.
Wearing appropriate protective equipment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
• Knowledge in Physical Therapy evaluation and treatments.
• Ability to supervise and direct assistants and aides.
• Understanding of the principles of physical modalities employed in Physical Therapy.
• Knowledge of use of prosthetic and orthotic devices ambulatory aides, assistive and resistive devices, and training.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to work with all types and levels of patients.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree, or Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
Experience:
Experience in geriatric rehabilitation preferred.
Experience in adult neurological, cardiac, and/or general rehabilitation is preferred.
Physical Requirements:
For Direct Patient Care:
Must be able to lift and transfer patients to and from all surfaces a minimum of 10 times per day.
Must be able to lift approximately 50-70 pounds a minimum of 10 times per day.
Must be able to perform CPR, if required.
Must be proficient with use of hands for repetitive grasping, pushing-pulling, and fine motor manipulation.
Physical Therapist will spend approximately 60-80% of time bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching while working with physical therapy patients.
Physical Therapist will spend approximately 60-80% of time standing/walking.
For Support Activities:
Physical Therapist will spend approximately 10-20% of time sitting at desk or terminal entering data.
License/Certification/Registration:
Current Physical Therapist Registration/State Licensure as required
Current CPR certification Show more details...
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A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is responsible for providing routine nursing care in accordance with established policies and procedures and as may be directed by the Charge Nurse, RN Supervisor, Director of Nurses or Administrator, to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) QUALIFICATIONS...
• Currently enrolled in a school for nursing assistants or have a license
A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is responsible for providing routine nursing care in accordance with established policies and procedures and as may be directed by the Charge Nurse, RN Supervisor, Director of Nurses or Administrator, to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) QUALIFICATIONS...
• Currently enrolled in a school for nursing assistants or have a license as a certified nursing assistant.
• A minimum of 6 months experience as a certified nursing assistant or clinical experience while enrolled
in a nursing assistant certification class.
• Must possess a sincere desire to serve the ill, aged and infirm.
• Ability to read, write and speak the English language.
• Possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and the general
public.
• Willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents
based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning.
• Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile
people within the facility.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
GENERAL
• Perform all duties as assigned and in accordance with facility’s established policies and procedures, nursing care procedures and safety rules and regulations.
• Make resident rounds at the beginning of each shift and every two hours thereafter to administer quality nursing care.
• Verify the identification of a resident before administering nursing care or serving food, to assure that appropriate care is being provided to the correct resident. Report missing ID bands to admission coordinator immediately.
• Make beds, clean bedside and overbed tables.
• Serve drinking water as required. Assure that water pitchers are cleaned, filled with fresh drinking water
and within the resident’s reach. Pass water pitcher as per established policy and procedure.
• Dress residents neatly and in their own clothing. Assist residents in dressing as necessary.
• Assist in preparing residents for meals (taking to/from dining room, serving trays, placing bibs, assisting
in feeding or cutting food, removal of trays, supervision in dining room, etc.).
• Serve nourishment in accordance with established facility procedures.
• Feed residents who cannot feed themselves.
• Assure that resident’s food is accessible and self-help devices are available as needed.
• Prepare residents for therapy, activities, physician visits, religious services, etc., to include transporting residents to/from such activities.
• Keep incontinent residents clean and dry as possible at all times. Change bed linens, diapers and clothing as often as necessary.
• Do not permit residents to smoke in bed.
• Assure that the nurse’s call system is attached to the bed and within easy reach at all times when
residents are bedfast.
• Answer residents’ call lights promptly.
• Check for food in residents’ room. Ensure that food is kept in a sealed container.
• Report all complaints to the Charge Nurse.
• Report any resident abuse immediately (ie., harsh/abusive language, unnecessary roughness, etc.)
• Report any medication found in the resident’s room. Take to the Charge Nurse immediately.
• Report all hazardous conditions and faulty equipment to the Charge Nurse immediately.
• Report any bruise, skin tears, incidents or accidents to the Charge Nurse immediately.
• Attend in-service educational programs, on the job training programs and meetings as directed.
• Other related duties as may become necessary or as directed by the Charge Nurse, RN Supervisor,
Director of Nurses, or Administrator.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) CLINICAL
• Wash hands before and after caring for each resident.
• Place residents in correct and comfortable position. Head of bed elevated at 30° for all residents on
enteral feeding.
• Assist residents with dental and mouth care. Clean dentures after each meal. Keep dentures clean and
soaked with Efferdent after dinner.
• Record resident’s food and nourishment intake as directed.
• Perform after meal care as required – cleaning resident’s hands, face, clothing, dentures, etc.
• Assist residents to/from bathroom. Offer bedfast residents bedpans and urinals. Clean and store such
equipment after each use (document Intake and Output as directed).
• Check and document bowel movements and character of stools every shift.
• Bathe residents as assigned and in accordance with established facility procedures (encourage showers
and other self-help measures/activities).
• Comb and brush resident’s hair daily. Shampoo hair on shower days.
• Clip and trim fingernails.
• Shave male residents daily or as needed.
• Keep hair under arms and face on female residents clean-shaven as necessary or instructed. Trim hair in
nose and ears as needed.
• Observe and report the presence of reddened areas on bony prominences.
• Keep drainage bag off the floor when resident is in bed or in wheelchair.
• Apply Vaseline or A & D ointment to dry skin in accordance with established policies.
• Move and turn bedfast residents at least every two hours and record such information on CNA notes.
• Observe disoriented and comatose residents and notify Charge Nurse immediately.
• Apply postural support properly. Check with Charge Nurse for type of restraint to be used.
• Apply hand roll or splint to residents with contractures as outlined within the facility’s established
policies and procedures.
• Follow infection control procedures in accordance with established facility policy when isolation
techniques are necessary.
• Chart required information every shift.
• Complete Intake and Output documentation on all residents with orders before the end of each shift.
• Other related duties as may become necessary or as directed by the Charge Nurse, RN Supervisor,
Director of Nurses, or Administrator.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) CONSUMER SERVICE
• Presents professional image to consumers through dress, behavior and speech.
• Adheres to Company Standards for resolving consumer concerns.
• Ensures that all consumer/resident rights are protected Show more details...
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) QUALIFICATIONS...
• Currently enrolled in a school for nursing assistants or have a license as a certified nursing assistant.
• A minimum of 6 months experience as a certified nursing assistant or clinical experience while enrolled
in a nursing assistant certification class.
• Must possess a sincere desire to serve the ill, aged and infirm.
• Ability to read, write and speak the English language.
• Possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and the general
public.
• Willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents
based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning.
• Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile
people within the facility.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
GENERAL
• Perform all duties as assigned and in accordance with facility’s established policies and procedures, nursing care procedures and safety rules and regulations.
• Make resident rounds at the beginning of each shift and every two hours thereafter to administer quality nursing care.
• Verify the identification of a resident before administering nursing care or serving food, to assure that appropriate care is being provided to the correct resident. Report missing ID bands to admission coordinator immediately.
• Make beds, clean bedside and overbed tables.
• Serve drinking water as required. Assure that water pitchers are cleaned, filled with fresh drinking water
and within the resident’s reach. Pass water pitcher as per established policy and procedure.
• Dress residents neatly and in their own clothing. Assist residents in dressing as necessary.
• Assist in preparing residents for meals (taking to/from dining room, serving trays, placing bibs, assisting
in feeding or cutting food, removal of trays, supervision in dining room, etc.).
• Serve nourishment in accordance with established facility procedures.
• Feed residents who cannot feed themselves.
• Assure that resident’s food is accessible and self-help devices are available as needed.
• Prepare residents for therapy, activities, physician visits, religious services, etc., to include transporting residents to/from such activities.
• Keep incontinent residents clean and dry as possible at all times. Change bed linens, diapers and clothing as often as necessary.
• Do not permit residents to smoke in bed.
• Assure that the nurse’s call system is attached to the bed and within easy reach at all times when
residents are bedfast.
• Answer residents’ call lights promptly.
• Check for food in residents’ room. Ensure that food is kept in a sealed container.
• Report all complaints to the Charge Nurse.
• Report any resident abuse immediately (ie., harsh/abusive language, unnecessary roughness, etc.)
• Report any medication found in the resident’s room. Take to the Charge Nurse immediately.
• Report all hazardous conditions and faulty equipment to the Charge Nurse immediately.
• Report any bruise, skin tears, incidents or accidents to the Charge Nurse immediately.
• Attend in-service educational programs, on the job training programs and meetings as directed.
• Other related duties as may become necessary or as directed by the Charge Nurse, RN Supervisor,
Director of Nurses, or Administrator.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) CLINICAL
• Wash hands before and after caring for each resident.
• Place residents in correct and comfortable position. Head of bed elevated at 30° for all residents on
enteral feeding.
• Assist residents with dental and mouth care. Clean dentures after each meal. Keep dentures clean and
soaked with Efferdent after dinner.
• Record resident’s food and nourishment intake as directed.
• Perform after meal care as required – cleaning resident’s hands, face, clothing, dentures, etc.
• Assist residents to/from bathroom. Offer bedfast residents bedpans and urinals. Clean and store such
equipment after each use (document Intake and Output as directed).
• Check and document bowel movements and character of stools every shift.
• Bathe residents as assigned and in accordance with established facility procedures (encourage showers
and other self-help measures/activities).
• Comb and brush resident’s hair daily. Shampoo hair on shower days.
• Clip and trim fingernails.
• Shave male residents daily or as needed.
• Keep hair under arms and face on female residents clean-shaven as necessary or instructed. Trim hair in
nose and ears as needed.
• Observe and report the presence of reddened areas on bony prominences.
• Keep drainage bag off the floor when resident is in bed or in wheelchair.
• Apply Vaseline or A & D ointment to dry skin in accordance with established policies.
• Move and turn bedfast residents at least every two hours and record such information on CNA notes.
• Observe disoriented and comatose residents and notify Charge Nurse immediately.
• Apply postural support properly. Check with Charge Nurse for type of restraint to be used.
• Apply hand roll or splint to residents with contractures as outlined within the facility’s established
policies and procedures.
• Follow infection control procedures in accordance with established facility policy when isolation
techniques are necessary.
• Chart required information every shift.
• Complete Intake and Output documentation on all residents with orders before the end of each shift.
• Other related duties as may become necessary or as directed by the Charge Nurse, RN Supervisor,
Director of Nurses, or Administrator.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) CONSUMER SERVICE
• Presents professional image to consumers through dress, behavior and speech.
• Adheres to Company Standards for resolving consumer concerns.
• Ensures that all consumer/resident rights are protected Show more details...
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RN Supervisor (Registered Nurse) is a licensed professional nurse directly under the supervision of the Director of Nursing Services. The RN Supervisor (Registered Nurse) is to assist the planning, organizing, developing and directing of nursing service to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times.
RN Supervisor (Registered Nurse) QUALIFICATIONS
•... Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current
RN Supervisor (Registered Nurse) is a licensed professional nurse directly under the supervision of the Director of Nursing Services. The RN Supervisor (Registered Nurse) is to assist the planning, organizing, developing and directing of nursing service to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times.
RN Supervisor (Registered Nurse) QUALIFICATIONS
•... Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current nursing licensure in the state in which practicing.
• At least one year of experience in supervision.
• Strong qualities of leadership, communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English through both speech and writing.
• Possess mental, emotional and physical health.
RN Supervisor (Registered Nurse) GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
GENERAL
• Assure that residents have a clean, safe, orderly and comfortable environment.
• Initiate resident Plans of Care on admission.
• Assist in implementing recommendations from consultants and the Quality Assurance team as directed
by the Director of Nursing Services.
• Assist in developing, reviewing, revising an updating resident Plans of Care for individual residents.
• Ensure that notification is given to the resident’s attending/alternate physician, as well as the resident’s
legal guardian/representative, when the resident becomes critically ill, injured, etc., or has a significant
change in condition as outlined within our established policies.
• Review complaints and grievances form families and notify the Director of Nursing Services as
necessary.
• Evaluate emergencies and assist in implementing emergency measures.
• Assure that the unit area is maintained in a clean and safe manner for resident comfort and convenience,
by ensuring that necessary equipment and supplies are maintained to perform nursing care.
• Assist in notification of physician of any resident incidents/unusual occurrences. Ensure that the
Accident/Incident Report forms are filled out and completed on all such occurrences and such information charted in the resident’s medical record as outlined in our established policies and procedures.
• Assist the Charge Nurse on investigation of alleged abuse or unusual occurrence as outlined within our established policies and procedures.
• Start and monitor intravenous medication as ordered.
• Assist the Charge Nurse and other nursing personnel in performing nursing procedures as necessary.
• Assist the Charge Nurse in admitting, transferring and discharging residents.
• Assist in correcting findings and deficiencies from the Department of Health Services, Consultants, and
the Quality Assurance Team. RN SUPERVISOR – Cont’d.
Job Descriptions Manual
• Assist in completing restraint assessments, pain assessments, oral assessments, psychotropic assessments, bowel and bladder assessments and I & O weekly evaluations.
• Assure that all nurse’s notes are charted in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the are provided as well as the resident’s response to the care.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and in-service classes.
• Others as may become necessary and appropriate or as may be directed by the Director of Nursing
Services or Administrator.
SUPERVISION
• Make resident rounds to ensure appropriate care is being rendered, identifying and making corrections as necessary.
• Meet with nursing personnel to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas and/or the improvement of resident care.
• Assist in making rounds with the attending physician as necessary.
• Assist the Charge Nurse in revision and distribution of assignments in case of nursing shortage.
• Assist in the supervision and direction of nursing personnel.
• Participate in disciplinary action and evaluation of nursing personnel.
CONSUMER SERVICE
• Presents professional image to consumers through dress, behavior and speech.
• Adheres to Company standards for resolving consumer concerns.
• Ensures that all resident rights are protected Show more details...
RN Supervisor (Registered Nurse) QUALIFICATIONS
•... Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current nursing licensure in the state in which practicing.
• At least one year of experience in supervision.
• Strong qualities of leadership, communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English through both speech and writing.
• Possess mental, emotional and physical health.
RN Supervisor (Registered Nurse) GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
GENERAL
• Assure that residents have a clean, safe, orderly and comfortable environment.
• Initiate resident Plans of Care on admission.
• Assist in implementing recommendations from consultants and the Quality Assurance team as directed
by the Director of Nursing Services.
• Assist in developing, reviewing, revising an updating resident Plans of Care for individual residents.
• Ensure that notification is given to the resident’s attending/alternate physician, as well as the resident’s
legal guardian/representative, when the resident becomes critically ill, injured, etc., or has a significant
change in condition as outlined within our established policies.
• Review complaints and grievances form families and notify the Director of Nursing Services as
necessary.
• Evaluate emergencies and assist in implementing emergency measures.
• Assure that the unit area is maintained in a clean and safe manner for resident comfort and convenience,
by ensuring that necessary equipment and supplies are maintained to perform nursing care.
• Assist in notification of physician of any resident incidents/unusual occurrences. Ensure that the
Accident/Incident Report forms are filled out and completed on all such occurrences and such information charted in the resident’s medical record as outlined in our established policies and procedures.
• Assist the Charge Nurse on investigation of alleged abuse or unusual occurrence as outlined within our established policies and procedures.
• Start and monitor intravenous medication as ordered.
• Assist the Charge Nurse and other nursing personnel in performing nursing procedures as necessary.
• Assist the Charge Nurse in admitting, transferring and discharging residents.
• Assist in correcting findings and deficiencies from the Department of Health Services, Consultants, and
the Quality Assurance Team. RN SUPERVISOR – Cont’d.
Job Descriptions Manual
• Assist in completing restraint assessments, pain assessments, oral assessments, psychotropic assessments, bowel and bladder assessments and I & O weekly evaluations.
• Assure that all nurse’s notes are charted in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the are provided as well as the resident’s response to the care.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and in-service classes.
• Others as may become necessary and appropriate or as may be directed by the Director of Nursing
Services or Administrator.
SUPERVISION
• Make resident rounds to ensure appropriate care is being rendered, identifying and making corrections as necessary.
• Meet with nursing personnel to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas and/or the improvement of resident care.
• Assist in making rounds with the attending physician as necessary.
• Assist the Charge Nurse in revision and distribution of assignments in case of nursing shortage.
• Assist in the supervision and direction of nursing personnel.
• Participate in disciplinary action and evaluation of nursing personnel.
CONSUMER SERVICE
• Presents professional image to consumers through dress, behavior and speech.
• Adheres to Company standards for resolving consumer concerns.
• Ensures that all resident rights are protected Show more details...
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