Basic Function:

Assists residents to attain and maintain optimal functional status by contributing to the development and implementation of the nursing care delivery system. Ensures care meets all standards of care as set forth by ST. Joseph Senior Living.

Primary Job Duties:

1. Assists in the development of resident care plan and make recommendations as appropriate.
2. Gathers data for the assessment process.
3. Provides direct professional nursing care as provided for by the Ohio Board of Nursing.
4. Ensures care provided by STNA’s are an effective/efficient use of resources available to staff.
5. Follows infection control principles, policies, and procedures.
6. Communicates changes in resident conditions or treatments to RN supervisor and appropriate disciplines.
7. Supports positive relationships internal and external to nursing.
8. Immediately report suspected or actual abuse, mistreatment, neglect, exploitation, and misappropriation of property to the CEO/Administrator in accordance with the policy set forth in the employee handbook.
9. Immediately report suspected or actual injury received while in the commission of my position to my immediate supervisor.
10. Contact the CEO/Administrator if I believe that a resident’s private health information was improperly disclosed.
11. Ensures a safe and comfortable environment for residents, staff, and visitors at all times.
12. Supports and maintains quality assurance, residents’ rights, and safety regulatory standards.
13. Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing/Supervisor and Administration.

Health Caring Standards/Values:

• Greet residents, visitors, and co-workers immediately with a smile, warm greeting, and introduction, calling them by name if possible.

• Anticipate the unexpected and exceed the expected by asking “Is there anything else I or a fellow co-worker can do for you”.

• Acknowledgment for the need of collaborative efforts with the elderly, their family and friends, and the larger community to provide a life-giving environment that supports the Ethical and Religious Health care directives of St. Joseph Senior Living.
• Working together with your co-workers to accomplish the following values: Commitment, compassion, respect, and integrity.

Skills and Abilities:

Must have a working knowledge of quality, geriatric nursing care. Good verbal and written communication and the ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Must maintain confidentiality and the ability to prioritize to ensure good time management.

Education and/or Experience:

Currently licensed in the State of Ohio as a Licensed Practical Nurse. BLS certification through the American Heart Association required within 3 months of hire. Skilled nursing care experience desirable. Must be computer literate to complete task(s) are required. Training in IV administration preferred but will train.

Full-Time and Part-Time positions are available.