Job Description: 

Introduction
 

At EverTrue, team members at all levels find their calling in our mission of Older Adults Living Life to the Fullest. In this work environment, all team members are part of a community and appreciated by the people they work with – residents and coworkers – every day. 

Summary

Under the guidance of the Director of Nursing, the incumbent of this position will oversee the Minimum Data Set (MDS), supervises nursing team members to provide the professional nursing care for the residents of the long-term care facility in accordance with the guidelines set down by the company and the government entities who oversee regulation of long-term care facilities. This position is an active member of the Nursing Leadership Team, with a focus on staff documentation and resident care.

Responsibilities

1. Coordinates and completes the Minimum Data Set (MDS) with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT); Obtains sign-off from the Director of Nursing (or their designee) who is a registered nurse (RN)

2. Coordinates and monitors the documentation of care delivery

3. Maintains consistent application of EverTrue policies; participates in coaching/counseling of nursing team members as necessary

4. Performs administrative duties, including, but not limited to, workforce performance evaluations, determining work assignments and scheduling, medical record documentation, completion of RAI/MDS, and other written and oral reports as required

5. Participates in direct resident care when necessary

6. Participates in Committee meeting as required

7. Assists with in-service training of the nursing team members as required

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

• Active LPN license in the state of practice

• Two or more years of related supervisory experience in a geriatric environment.

• Must be CPR certified upon hire or within 31 days of beginning employment with EverTrue

• Demonstrates the initiative and the ability to work independently and prioritize tasks

• Must be able to follow direction written or oral

• Must have patience, tact, flexibility, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm as well as the willingness to handle difficult situations

• Must have legible handwriting, good telephone and filing skills

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

The physical requirements and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties and responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to lift 50lbs, and push/pull 50lbs.  The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.  The employee frequently is required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, speech clarity, speech recognition, written expression, and requires sensory abilities.

A well-lighted and ventilated working area that has its own temperature control system (air conditioning and heat); Is subject to emotionally upset residents, or family members; Is willing to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary; Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including exposure to the AIDS and Hepatitis B virus within guidelines of standard precautions; Appropriate ergonomic and personal safety equipment is provided as needed.

 This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and standards. Certain job functions described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and standards. 

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