WARD CLERK

JOB SUMMARY

The Ward Clerk is responsible for the daily operations of the Nurse's Station and assigned medical records duties.

EDUCATION

Preferred high school or equivalent education.

EMPLOYMENT VARIABLES

Responsible to the Charge Nurse/Director of Nurses

QUALIFICATIONS

1.       Must have a genuine interest in the elderly.

2.       Must exercise patience and tactfulness in communicating with others.

3.       Possess good listening skills.

4.         Is able to recognize and identify situations in which problems are such that referral to the Charge Nurse or other Dept Supervisor is indicated.

5        Has sufficient understanding and self-discipline to relate to the residents' needs and feelings.

6.         Has an interest in learning and advancement.

7.         Possess the ability to work congenially with others.

8.         Must be able to work hours as assigned by the Administrator.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1.         Check appointment calendar and assure residents are ready for appointments. Make copy of resident's current physician's order, progress sheet, and Medicaid card, when appropriate.  Place in facility envelope and have ready to send with resident.

2.         Make sure charts are in order on racks. Update name tags on charts to reflect room change or doctor change. Prepare new charts. Update names on medicine bins in medicine room as needed.

3.       Stay at Nurses' Station to:

A.  Answer call lights and summon help to room.

B.   Turn off door buzzer and inform nursing assistant, if resident has wandered from building.

C.  Monitor front door for confused resident elopement.

D.  Answer resident phone.

E.  Willing to answer business telephone.

4.         Maintain pass book and inform respective nurses of times of departure and return for proper documentation. Notify dietary of any resident who has gone out of the facility over mealtime. Check book daily to ensure resident signed back in.

5.         Send telephone orders to physicians as required. Send physician order sheets.

6.         File lab reports on chart after nurse has called physician.

7.       File medication and nursing care sheets on chart monthly.

8.       File the signed physician order sheets on chart. Verify that they are dated.

9.         Maintain Inter-office Resident Status Communication Sheet.

10.       Complete laboratory requisition per nurse's request.

11.       Keep proper clerical supplies for Nurses' Station.

12.       Assemble charts for new residents.

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13.      Announce nourishments for nursing assistants to pick up at station in the morning and afternoon.

14.       Keep daily census record. Fill in each section as needed.

15.       Inform M.R. when progress notes are needed by physician.

16.       Maintain orderly nursing station.

17.       Monitor supplies for Nurse's Station. Make sure there are sufficient amounts in nurses' storage.

18.       Audit charts daily as assigned for quantity of progress notes, social, activity, dietary, nursing and quarterly summaries. Schedule is provided by Director of Nursing.

19.       All information about a resident is confidential. No inquiries about resident's medical or financial records are to be answered over the phone. All complaints from residents or visitors must be referred to the Charge Nurse, D.O.N., A.D.O.N. or Administration. It is extremely important that you conduct yourself in a professional, mature manner.

20.       Ability to meet and deal with a variety of employees, residents and relatives. Sociability, courtesy and sympathy. Memory, for details. Considerable initiative and judgment needed in promoting favorable Public relations.

21.       Performs other tasks as assigned.

22.       Attends required staff in-services, meetings, orientation, and continuing education activities as required.

23.       Is aware of and adheres to Patient’s Bill of Rights and confidentiality of patient information including HIPAA regulations.

24.       Interacts with patients and family members, co-workers, clinical and ancillary staff in a non-judgmental, supportive and calm manner.

25.       Is aware of Patient Abuse Reporting Law.

26.       Participates as assigned in the orientation of new staff and demonstrates a positive, helpful and enthusiastic attitude.

Kinder Retirement and Rehabilitation has openings for full time Registered Nurses and LPNs for day and night shifts. 12 hour shifts.  Our full time employees are offered competitive wages and benefits including:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off. 

Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse

JOB SUMMARY

He/She is responsible for the care of the residents in a designated area of the facility including the administration of medications as ordered by the residents’ physician. He/She communicates with off going and arriving shifts of personnel to assure the continuum of quality of care. Makes rounds, evaluating the physical, emotional and social needs of the residents making sure these are being met through the staff assigned to work with each group of residents.  Assesses assigned staff's ability to provide for each resident's needs and provides intervention as indicated. Supervises the care provided by the Nursing Assistants assigned to the unit, providing intervention, and education as indicated. Makes adjustments in assignments as indicated. Prepares and administers medications and treatments according to procedures. Consults with physicians, receives, records and transcribes orders as required. Makes rounds with physicians when necessary. Reviews resident's care plans and assures these plans are followed. Documents on records as per policy and procedures of the facility. Participates in the evaluation of the employees working under his/her supervision. Participates in staff meetings and in-services as required.

The Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse is responsible to the Director of Nursing and/or the Assistant Director of Nursing.

EDUCATION

He/She must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing currently registered with the state agency for nursing licensure and hold a valid nursing license in the state he/she is employed.

QUALIFICATIONS

1.      Demonstrates leadership and managerial ability.

2.     Has the ability to organize, plan and supervise care and the Nursing Assistants assigned to work a designated unit and shift.

3.      Maintains effective interpersonal relationships.

4.      Is of good emotional, mental and physical health, having sound judgment and high professional standards.

5.     Must be willing and capable of providing emergency assistance to residents as indicated.

6.      Is courteous in working with residents, families and employees.

7.     Maintains a neat, well-groomed and professional appearance at all times.

8.     Has a desire to work with the geriatric and their current and prospective needs.

9.      Must be willing to be in the facility ready to begin assigned duties on time.

10.   Must be willing to be in the facility during weekdays, weekend  and holiday hours.

11.    Must be willing to work preferred shifts as scheduled and assist on other shifts as needed to assure adequate staffing to meet the needs of each resident.

12.    Must demonstrate ability to evaluate the geriatric resident's needs and provide intervention timely to assure each resident's needs are met.

13.    Must demonstrate ability to evaluate nursing staff needs and provide staff education timely to provide quality care.

14.    Must demonstrate ability to function as a cooperative team member with each member of the Nursing Department and other departments.

15.    Must demonstrate the ability to supervise assigned staff to assure the facilities policies and procedures are followed and upheld.

16.    Must demonstrate the ability to manage and supervise the assigned unit in a productive, timely manner.

17.    Must have a pre-employment and an annual Tuberculosis screening examination.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

1.      Receives report from the off going shift.

2.      Reviews communication systems to be knowledgeable of any unusual occurrences during the previous shifts.

3.      Assigns Nursing Assistants and other designated personnel assuring each resident's needs will be met during that shift.

4.      Gives report to Nursing Assistants.

5.      Makes rounds of the assigned unit frequently during the shift providing intervention as needed. During the entire shift, will be attune to the needs of the unit while doing other nursing tasks.

6.      Prepares and administers medications as ordered. Reorders medications as needed in preparation for future shifts. Assesses and documents medication issues as per policy.

7.      Provides special procedures as ordered.

8.      Supervises the meal service for each resident on the unit. Works with the staff to assure each resident is provided adequate nutrition for each meal.

9.      Continually assesses and reassesses residents for risk of complications as a result of being in the facility. (i.e., skin breakdown, incontinence, contractures, reduced mobility, reduced involvement in bathing, dressing, or eating, weight loss, behaviors due to change in lifestyle, etc.)

10.    Continually observes progress and quality of work of the Nursing Assistants to assure that residents are turned, repositioned, toileted, walked, exercised, provided food and fluids, well groomed, involved in their specific restorative program, provides intervention as indicated, etc. Also observes the resident's environment to assure a clean and safe environment is provided for each resident.

11.    Document on nurse's notes as per policy. Assures there is accurate and timely documentation of any unusual observation, incident, or happening.

12.    Admits residents as required.

13.    Assists in the ordering and reviewing of results of laboratory tests as indicated. Notifies physician of results.

14.    Notifies the physician of unusual findings as indicated.

15.    Assists with auditing charts.

16.    Assists with answering and correcting consultant reports.

17.    Reviews, signs and provides intervention as indicated for Nursing Assistants documentation.

18.    Counts required medications with on coming and off going shif^ts.

19.    Makes appropriate notes in the 24 hour report to assure adequate communication is maintained for nursing.

20.    Assists in keeping other departments informed of resident's change of condition as indicated.

21.    Assists in providing in-services for assigned staff.

22.    Keeps nurse's station and medication room clean. Assigns Nursing Assistants to keep each ancillary room clean and orderly. Assigns staff to keep equipment clean and proper condition for use.

23.    Reviews and updates Medication Administration Record, Treatment Administration Record, and Nursing Care Flow Records for the upcoming month.

24.    Makes rounds toward end of shift to assure area is in order for the oncoming shift.

25.    Gives report to oncoming shift.

26.    Reviews and assures there is adequate staffing for the oncoming shift. Replaces known absences in a timely manner.

27.     Communicates all changes in condition, incidents, new orders, to resident and/or resident representative.

28.     Performs other tasks as assigned.

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30.       Attends required staff in-services, meetings, orientation, and continuing education activities as required.

31.       Is aware of and adheres to Patient’s Bill of Rights and confidentiality of patient information including HIPAA regulations.

32.       Interacts with patients and family members, co-workers, clinical and ancillary staff in a non-judgmental, supportive and calm manner.

33.       Is aware of Patient Abuse Reporting Law.

34.       Participates as assigned in the orientation of new staff and demonstrates a positive, helpful and enthusiastic attitude.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Requires full range of body motion including:

• Standing/Walking
• Bending/Stooping
• Lifting/Handling/Carrying
• Pushing/Pulling
• Balancing
• Pivoting/Turning
• Crouching/Crawling/Kneeling
• Reaching
• Climbing
• Speaking/Hearing/Seeing

2P-10P

$1500 Sign on Bonus for FT new hire CNAs

Kinder Retirement & Rehabilitation is looking for skilled CNA's(Certified Nursing Assistant) to become a part of our facility's compassionate care-giving team. The CNA's will interact directly with patients, providing comfort, monitoring vital signs and assisting with daily living needs. We are searching for dedicated, compassionate and energetic individual to be a vital link between our patients and the nurses and other facility staff. Competitive wages. Flexible hours with various shifts available. 

FULL TIME BENEFITS INCLUDE:

-PTO

-Medical

-Dental

-Vision

-Life Insurance

-STD/LTD, Critical, Hospital, and Accident

NURSING ASSISTANT

JOB SUMMARY

He/She is responsible for the care of the residents in a designated area of the facility. He/She is knowledgeable of the information as outlined on the Interdisciplinary Care Plan and follows the plan. He/She may provide restorative care for each resident in the assigned group keeping the resident well-groomed, clean and assists to meet the psychosocial needs. He/She assists to keep the resident care areas clean, in good working order, and a homelike atmosphere for the resident. He/She communicates with the Licensed Staff and other department heads of the resident's needs. He/She reports all relevant observations to the Licensed Staff assigned to the unit in a timely manner. He/She documents information timely as assigned. He/She attends in-services and staff meetings as required.

The Nursing Assistant is responsible to the Licensed Staff assigned to the specific unit.

EDUCATION

Must be able to read, write, and follow oral instructions. High school education or equivalent is preferred.  Must have current certification as required by state regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS

1.      Has the ability to provide care to a group of residents assuring quality is provided at all time for this group as well as others in the facility.

2.      Maintains effective interpersonal relationships.

3.      Is of good emotional, mental and physical health having sound judgment and high standards.

4.      Is willing and capable of providing emergency care as needed for any resident in the facility.

5.      Is courteous in working with residents, families, and employees.

6.      Maintains a neat, well groomed appearance at all times. Keeps personal appearance appropriate for resident care.

7.      Has a desire to work with the geriatric resident and their current and prospective needs.

8.      Must be in the facility ready to begin assigned duties on time and as scheduled.

9.      Must be willing to work preferred shifts as scheduled and assist on other shifts as needed to assure adequate staffing to meet the needs of each resident.

10.    Must have the ability to provide the care as outlined on the Interdisciplinary Care Plan and other assignments for each resident in assigned group.

11.    Must demonstrate ability to function as a cooperative team member with each member of the Nursing Department and other departments.

12.    Must have ability to provide related bedside resident care services as per facility policy and procedures.

13.    Must display ability to adapt to on-the-job training and adhere to standards of the facility providing personal care services, assisting residents, caring for equipment and supplies and developing good understanding of basis of aseptic and sterile techniques.

14.    Must be able and willing to function appropriately in a disaster or evacuation of the facility.

15.    Must demonstrate ability to follow direction of supervising staff.

16.    Must have a pre-employment and an annual Tuberculosis screening examination.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

It is to be understood that the Nursing Assistant works by general, consistent, pre-arranged "Primary" group assignments as the basis for each shift worked, but must be able to accept changes and adapt to added assignment as the need arises. In addition, each Nursing Assistant must work with each other to assure safe practices for each resident and staff are followed.

1.      Signs in per facility protocol.

2.      Checks residents and makes rounds on assigned group noting significant issues for intervention. Begin planning time to assure all resident's needs are met throughout the shift.

3.      Assists residents as indicated to provide A.M., P.M. and daily care to assure residents are clean, dry, toileted, continent, well-groomed and cared for in the manner they deserve. Follows restorative plan as outlined on the Interdisciplinary Care Plan. Provides for privacy and dignity at all times.

4.      Assists residents to meals. Assists residents to toilet prior to meals. Assists resident to wash hands and face, brush teeth, put on glasses, get to dining room and in good position prior to meal.

5.      Provides assistance and restorative eating as indicated. For those residents who are the most debilitated, consider their weakness in planning time for the whole group of residents.

6.      After meal, assist resident to wash hands and face, return to their room and toilet as needed.

7.      Assists in dining areas as assigned. Offers assistance to residents as needed. Offers substitutions for items not eaten well by any resident. Promotes atmosphere conducive to increased nutritional intake for each resident in the dining room.

8.      For those residents unable to go to the dining room, assists in service, assisting and supervising meal service as assigned.

9.      Assists in transporting used trays to the kitchen following appropriate infection control policies and procedures.

10.    Assists residents to plan their time to enable them to be well cared for as well as attend their desired functions during the shift. (i.e. activities, visits with each other and their families, outings, meals, quiet times, etc.)

11.    Answers call lights timely assisting with care as indicated. Keeps call lights available for the residents.

12.    Encourages and motivates residents to participate in recreational activity of body and mind.

13.    Provides and keeps fresh water and fluids available for the residents at all times. Offers fluids at least every 2 hours or each time in the room, when appropriate.

14.    Timely serves and provides assistance with between meal nourishments as indicated.

15.    Follows bath and whirlpool schedules as outlined for each resident. Do nail care, wash hair, shave, etc. to assure personal hygiene practices are always followed.

16.    Checks all residents frequently and at least every 2 hours assuring the resident is repositioned, turned, toileted, clean, safe, etc. Provides intervention as needed to provide a safe clean environment.

17.    Checks all residents daily for condition of skin, reporting findings to Licensed Staff assigned to unit.

18.    Assists licensed staff when needed to position residents in need of treatments.

19.    Keeps hand rolls and positioning devices in place as needed and as indicated for each resident.

20.    Assists residents to bed for naps or night sleep as needed. Provides a quiet restful and safe atmosphere when residents are resting.

21.    Takes and records vital parameters as assigned. Assists with weekly and monthly weights as assigned.

22.    Cleans and properly arranges all bedroom furniture to include keeping the residents orderly, clean, and following infection control guidelines.

23.     Follows Plan of Care.

24.     Reports any changes in condition or any resident/family concerns to licensed nurse.

***We have new pay scales and are offering sign-on bonuses***

Come join our compassionate team and learn in the classroom and on the job with hands-on experience while earning your Certified Nursing Assistant license. The healthcare industry is the most rewarding field! Westwood Manor covers 100% of the cost for the NATP course as well as your test upon completion of the course within our facility for those individuals selected. 

This is a paid, entry level position. Once the class is complete and you are certified, your rate will be brought to the CNA pay scale. 

Job Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Commitment to scheduled class & work hours with expectation of obtaining certification 
• Experience working and communicating with seniors is desired
• Work effectively with general supervision, ability to organize and manage own work load in a busy
• Able to accommodate resident requests for assistance within scope of non-certified assistance
• Ability to communicate well with residents and families promoting customer service and must maintain a calm and warm working environment with team members
• Meet the physical job demands of the position

Hours of Work: As Scheduled. Works weekends and holidays as scheduled.