Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Meeker, CO
Essential Functions
Plan, direct, implement, and evaluate resident care.
Assure that the Long Term Care unit is compliant with all mandatory regulations and requirements.
Coordinate and provide staff education and in-services.
Assess the educational needs of staff.
Prepare annual facility goals and objectives.
Complete Quality Improvement studies.
Prepare for the annual State Nursing Home Survey.
Develop the budget; use the budget to maintain staffing; document the needs for additional equipment and supplies.
Review protocols, procedures, and guidelines.
Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
Current, unencumbered RN license required.
Bachelor’s Degree from an Accredited Nursing School required.
Master’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
Previous experience in a long term care setting required.
Current BLS required within six (6) months of transfer or hire.
Train the Trainer certification to provide CNA classes required within six (6) months of hire or transfer.
Wound care certification preferred.
Skills and Expectations
Kind and professional demeanor.
Professional and well-groomed appearance, including during on call hours.
Communicate positively and effectively, both written and verbally, with patients, family, and staff.
Demonstrate effective organizational skills in an evolving environment.
Work with honesty, compassion and integrity at all times.
Adherence to all confidentiality procedures and policies.
Demonstrate a commitment to building and sustaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable working environment.
Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing this job, the employee:
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
Must be able to move and traverse about the facility 50% of the time.
Frequently transport objects weighing up to 50lbs
Occasionally position objects weighing up to 100lbs.
Must be able to communicate and exchange information in a way others will understand.
Must be able to recognize details such as color and depth within a few feet of the observer.
Frequently operates computers, machinery, and other healthcare equipment.
Constantly positions self to complete essential functions.
May be required to wear N95s or PAPRs up to 80% of the shift.
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