Nurse Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university.
• Current registered nurse license in the applicable state, maintained in good standing throughout employment.
• CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation, and maintained as current during employment.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of geriatric nursing experience, preferably in post-acute care.

Responsibilities

• Assist the DON in planning, developing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the Nursing Services department.
• Interview, select, hire, train, evaluate, and supervise nursing staff.
• Assist with overseeing care provided by nursing staff.
• Oversee infection control responsibilities.
• Assume the duties of the DON in the DON’s absence.
• Provide direct nursing care and perform staff nurse functions as required.
• Maintain liaison with patients, families, and support departments to plan for patient needs.
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Apply knowledge of practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing post-acute care facility functions.
• Implement and interpret departmental programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Perform competently in nursing care, supervisory responsibilities, infection control, patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
• Maintain professional working relationships with associates, vendors, and others.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow company policies, compliance procedures, and Life Care’s Code of Conduct.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
• Assist in patient evacuation.
• Maintain dependable, regular attendance and communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short-term disability coverage
• 401(k)
• Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays