Head of Nursing jobs in Binghamton, NY

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TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (The following work activities are listed as examples only and in no event shall an employee be limited to only those examples listed here).

• Care for multiple residents in the facility.
• Observe Resident Rights
• Provide personal care and assistance with activities of daily living.
• Bathing; Dressing
• Feeding; Pass and pick-up food tray; Serve nourishment's; keep record of intake and output
• Transfer to and from bed or chair or other locations within the facility
• Assist to and from toilet, assist with any toileting needs
• Keep incontinent residents clean
• Assist with personal and dental hygiene
• Make beds; Change linens
• Answer call bells and make rounds
• Record Activities of Daily living on flow sheets
• Use safety devices and standard precautions to prevent the spread of infection and

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Through knowledge of long term care nursing techniques and their relations to geriatric medical practices; thorough knowledge dietetics, sanitation, personal hygiene, and infection control techniques; good knowledge of experience in clinical techniques; ability to understand and carry out technical oral and written instructions; ability to secure the cooperation of others; communicate well; good observation; mental alertness; patience; emotional stability; cooperative, pleasant personality; sympathetic attitude toward the sick; interest in continued self growth; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Successfully complete a state-approved nurse’s aide-training program. Must have current certification and registration with NYS Department of Health. Must be able to safely and successfully perform job-related functions with or without reasonable accommodation required by federal, state, or local law.