LVN Assistant DON

Caraday Healthcare•San Angelo, TX

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 a professional, skilled program of care and treatment that addresses each resident’s medical, physical, emotional, and psychological needs. The role fulfills policies and objectives established by the Administrator and facility standards to ensure quality nursing care. It supports and practices the philosophy, objectives, and standards of Caraday Healthcare and the Nursing Department, and directs their revision as necessary to ensure quality care for residents. The position also helps coordinate infection prevention and control activities, supports nursing personnel and attending physicians, and promotes resident safety and positive relations with residents, families, and guests. Work takes place in a clinical environment. The assigned schedule may include evenings, weekends, and holidays, and an assigned on-call rotation.

Requirements

Current LVN license.
CPR certification; a course must be completed and certification obtained within 30 days if not already certified.
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 other team members.
Ability to complete assignments while experiencing constant interruptions.
Ability to safely push, pull, lift, bend, kneel, and reach, including handling up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

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 federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.
Answer call lights in a timely manner and promptly respond to residents’ requests and needs.
Lift, move, and transfer residents as required; use equipment safely and promptly report equipment needing service or repair.
Participate in emergency fire or disaster drills and scheduled in-service training.
Safely ascend and descend stairwells and assist with evacuations.
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 and emotional situations.
Promote positive public relations with patients, residents, family members, and guests.
Assist in preparing and posting nursing personnel staffing schedules to maintain appropriate staffing levels.
Ensure attending physicians are supported by nursing personnel.
Understand and follow Residents’ Rights guidelines and ensure resident safety.