Job Description:

Summary: Provide direct nursing care to the residents and supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants. Such supervision must be in accordance with current Federal, State, and Local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may also be required by the Director of Nursing to always maintain the highest degree of quality care.

Environment: Work will be performed primarily indoors at one of our long-term healthcare facilities, throughout all areas, including in resident rooms, and on carpeted and/or tiled floors. Work will be performed there routinely around other co-workers, healthcare staff, residents, and guests. Due to the nature of facility’s business, worker may be exposed to occasional slippery floors, object on floors, chemicals, sharp objects, hazardous materials and waste (including human), blood¬ borne pathogens, and communicable diseases, as well as high-stress medical and/or life-threatening situations.

Responsibilities:

• Identify and participate in process improvement initiatives that improve the customer experience, enhance workflow, and/or improve the work environment.

• Direct the day-to-day functions of the nursing assistants in accordance with rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care industry.

• Confirm that all nursing personnel assigned to you comply with the written policies and procedures established by this facility.

• Meet with your assigned nursing staff, as well as support personnel, in planning the shift’s services, programs and activities.

• Verify that all nursing personnel comply with the procedures set forth the in the Nursing Policies and Procedures Manual.

• Make written and oral reports/recommendations concerning the activities of your shift, as required.

• Cooperate with other resident services when coordinating nursing services and be certain that the resident’s total regimen of care is maintained.

• Verify that all nursing service personnel are following their respective job descriptions.

• Participate in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the facility’s quality assurance program for the nursing department.

• Chart nurses’ notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided to the resident, as well as the resident’s response to care.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse with current state license

• Must have a current/active CPR certification.

• Excellent technical, assessment and documentation skills.

• Effective verbal and written English communication skills.

• Demonstrated intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook, Internet and Intranet navigation.

• Highest level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Ability to communicate at all levels of organization and work well within a team environment in support of company objectives.

• Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize, coordinate and simultaneously maintain multiple projects with high level of quality and productivity.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits/Perks:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Life Insurance

• Retirement Savings

Location:

Annandale, VA