1st Shift

Purpose: To perform professional direct patient care duties under the supervision of Director of Resident Care and to assist in maintaining a positive physical, social, emotional and spiritual environment for the residents. Job Functions: Essential Functions • Assist residents with medications and administer if necessary as ordered by their physician(s). • Documents all functions related to medication management as required by regulation, and by community protocols as defined in the medication training program. • Obtains, receives, and stores medication(s) from pharmacy. • Participates in the medication training program and demonstrates competency per the competency checklist. • Maintains order, cleanliness in medication storage area. • Assist residents with daily bath, dressing, grooming, dental care, bowel and bladder functions, preparation for activities within the community, reminders of medical appointments, and basic room care. • Provide functions as directed by supervisor including daily and ongoing records including vital signs, weight and measure residents, and observe and report presence of skin breakdowns; review care plans daily; report changes in resident conditions to supervisor; and, record all necessary charting entries and report all accidents and incidents. • Prepare residents for meals and snacks and perform after-meal resident care. • Maintain resident confidentiality; treat residents with kindness, dignity and respect; know and comply with Residents’ Rights rules; and promptly report all resident complaints, accidents and incidents to supervisor. • Assist as directed in proper admission, transfer and discharge of residents, inventory resident possessions and report defective equipment to administration. • Understand and use Universal Precautions and follow established infections control, hazardous communication and other safety rules; ensure cleanliness of assigned residents’ rooms; properly maintain and record resident restraints; and, promptly report all violations of safety and sanitation rules to supervisor. • Attend and participate in orientation, training, educational activities and staff meeting. • Assist with resident assessments • Assist with chart audits • Assist with PCA scheduling • Assist with PCA shift oversight • Any other tasks, assignments, projects or requests as deemed by management. Qualifications • Licensed Practical Nurse by the state of Tennessee. • Must be 18 years of age or older. • Must read, write, speak and understand English. • Completion of training program for certification. • Previous experience with geriatric nursing preferred. • Knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering basic first aid and resident care. • Basic understanding of aseptic and sterile techniques. • Good physical and mental health; neat, clean, well groomed and responsible. • Patience, tact, enthusiasm and positive attitude toward the elderly. • Must have upper body strength adequate to bend, lift, shift, move, and/or assist in moving articles of more than twenty-five pounds. • Must be able to squat, reach, stretch without distress, Must be able to tolerate extended periods walking, standing.