LVN Assistant DON

Caraday Healthcare•San Angelo, TX

13h

About The Position

Under the direction of the Director of Nursing, the LVN Assistant Director of Nursing assists in supervising nursing services and setting standards of care to provide professional, skilled care and treatment that addresses each resident’s medical, physical, emotional, and psychological needs. The role helps fulfill facility policies and objectives for quality nursing care and supports Caraday Healthcare and Nursing Department philosophy, objectives, and standards, directing revisions as necessary to ensure quality care for residents.

Requirements

Current LVN license.
CPR certification required; a course must be completed and certification obtained within 30 days.
Ability to understand, remember, and carry out verbal and written instructions in English.
Ability to speak clearly and hear well enough to communicate with residents and team members.
Ability to complete assignments while experiencing constant interruptions.
Ability to safely push, pull, lift, bend, kneel, and reach with loads up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Nice To Haves

Two years of nursing experience in long-term care or skilled nursing.

Responsibilities

Complete the Daily List each day.
Review new admissions for accuracy and completeness.
Make daily rounds on assigned residents.
Coach and mentor licensed nurses under the role’s charge.
Plan, organize, develop, coordinate, and direct the infection prevention and control program in accordance with applicable standards, guidelines, and regulations.
Answer call lights promptly and respond to residents’ comfort needs and requests.
Lift, move, and transfer residents as required.
Use equipment safely and report equipment needing service or repair immediately.
Participate in emergency fire or disaster drills and scheduled in-service training.
Maintain regular attendance in accordance with facility absence policies.
Use appropriate workplace behavior and adhere to the dress code.
Complete assigned training on time and attend scheduled training classes.
Communicate tactfully and appropriately in sensitive or emotional situations.
Promote positive public relations with patients, residents, family members, and guests.
Assist in preparing and posting nursing personnel schedules to maintain appropriate staffing levels.
Ensure attending physicians are supported by nursing personnel.
Understand and adhere to Residents’ Rights guidelines and help ensure resident safety.
Safely ascend and descend stairwells and assist with evacuations.