Certified Nursing Assistant - Long-Term Care performs various direct patient care activities in a long-term care environment under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Assists patients in dressing, undressing, bathing, eating, walking, and other activities. Being a Certified Nursing Assistant - Long-Term Care provides support and companionship to patients. Collects non-invasive body fluid specimens and gathers vital signs. Additionally, Certified Nursing Assistant - Long-Term Care helps patients take medications. Aids physicians and nursing staff members with procedures if needed. Maintains documents and records related to patient care. Follows all relevant safety guidelines and regulations. Requires a high school diploma. Requires Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Requires State License. Typically reports to a registered nurse or manager. Certified Nursing Assistant - Long-Term Care's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Health and Wellness Director (Director of Nursing, DON)
The Health and Wellness Director (HWD) is responsible for the overall implementation, delivery, and coordination of resident services at the community. This person also carries out supervisory responsibilities within the nursing department and as delegated and directed by the Executive Director in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsible to ensure the highest level of care and customer service is maintained within the community in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.
Essential Functions:
Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you may be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is an essential function of the position.
Requirements:
Qualified candidates must possess an active, unencumbered Ohio nursing license (RN preferred). Minimum of 1-year experience in senior housing and/or geriatric nursing required. Prior nursing leadership experience preferred. Candidate must possess strong written and verbal communication skills and be able to work effectively with the team in the community, residents, families, and support agencies. Candidate must be able to read, write and speak the English language and be able to communicate effectively with residents, families, physicians, and employees. Candidate must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Subject to call back during emergency conditions such as severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster and other as needed. Candidate must have the ability to be on call, and occasionally work nights, weekends, and holidays. Candidate must be CPR certified and must pass all pre-employment screening per facility policy and state regulations.