Nursing Director Assistant - Nursing Home administers the nursing program in a nursing home in the absence of the Nursing Director. Oversees operations in order to maintain standards of patient care. Being a Nursing Director Assistant - Nursing Home advises management, patient care staff and administrators in matters related to nursing service. Assists in the establishment and implementation of policies and develops organizational structure and standards of performance. Additionally, Nursing Director Assistant - Nursing Home interprets policies and objectives of nursing service to staff and community groups. Typically requires an advanced degree of nursing. Typically reports to the Nursing Director. Requires RN license. The Nursing Director Assistant - Nursing Home supervises a group of primarily para-professional level staffs. May also be a level above a supervisor within high volume administrative/ production environments. Makes day-to-day decisions within or for a group/small department. Has some authority for personnel actions. To be a Nursing Director Assistant - Nursing Home typically requires 3-5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of functional area and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS:
Resident Care:
Assists with admissions, transfers and discharges of residents.
Escorts residents to and from appointments, activities, and social programs.
Answers residents’ calls promptly and relays information to appropriate persons as needed.
Performs activities of daily living, i.e., bathing, grooming, toileting, feeding, etc.; treats each resident as an individual in caring for his/her needs.
Performs restorative, rehabilitative, and ROM, procedures as instructed.
Reports all observed resident reactions, changes in symptoms and complaints to Charge Nurse.
Reviews daily and follows resident care plan; updates changes with charge nurse/supervisor as needed/directed.
Appropriately prioritizes multiple tasks.
Functions independently within scope of practice.
Attends care conference meetings as assigned and reports/provides information to the IDT and family/caregivers about resident’s ADLS.
Documentation: Documents care according to established guidelines and:
Is legible.
Signatures/initials present.
Form completed/used correctly.
Information is accurate.
Maintains Standards of Professional Performance:
Participates in his/her own evaluation process by providing self-evaluation and written goals.
QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
High school graduate or equivalent required.
Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in accordance with Hawaii state law required.
Prior employment experience in long-term care and/or acute medical surgical nursing setting preferred.
Current CPR certification required.
Hawaii state-approved CNA competency training required.
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