LVN Assistant DON

Caraday Healthcare•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

Under the direction of the Director of Nursing, assist in the supervising of nursing services and sets the standards of care to assure a professional, skilled program of care and treatment so that each resident will receive benefit that accounts for their medical, physical, emotional and psychological needs. Fulfills policies and objectives ensuring quality nursing care as set forth by the Administrator and standards of the facility. Supports and practices the philosophy, objectives and standards for Caraday Healthcare and the Nursing Department, and directs the revision of these as necessary to ensure quality of care to all residents.

Requirements

Current LVN license
CPR certified required; 30 days will be given to complete a course and get 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 having constant interruptions

Nice To Haves

2 years nursing experience in long term care/skilled nursing

Responsibilities

Complete the Daily List on a daily basis
Review all new admissions for accuracy and completeness
Make rounds on the residents for which you are responsible daily
Coach/mentor the licensed nurses under your charge
Plan, organize, develop, coordinate, and direct the infection prevention and control program and its activities in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern such programs.
Answer call lights in a timely manner
Be alert to resident's comforts and needs; answer their requests promptly
Lift, move and transfer residents as required. Safely utilize equipment; report any equipment needing service or repair immediately
Participate in emergency fire or disaster drills and other in-service training as scheduled
Must be able to safely ascend and descend stairwells and assist in an evacuation
Maintaining regular attendance in accordance with facility absence policies
Use appropriate workplace behavior and adhere to dress code at all times
Complete assigned training on time and/or attend training classes when scheduled
Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations
Promotes positive public relations with patients, residents, family members and guests
Assist in ensuring nursing personnel staffing schedules are prepared and posted to maintain appropriate staffing levels
Ensure attending physicians are given support by nursing personnel
Understand and adhere to the guidelines of “Residents Rights” and assure resident safety