Job Description

Reports To: Long Term Care Director

FLSA Classification: Full-Time, Non-exempt, Hourly $25.00-$38.00

Essential Functions:

• Assist in the delivery of patient care under the supervision of an RN.
• Provide age-specific nursing care under the supervision of an RN.
• Guide resident care activities while maintaining standards of nursing practice.
• Monitor patient conditions during treatments, procedures, and activities.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of patient care, medical histories, and treatment plans.
• Read and interpret patient information, making treatment decisions when appropriate.
• Contact Physician and resident's families when appropriate and necessary.
• Direct and supervise nurse assistants and nurse aides.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Diploma from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Certification by the state as a Licensed Practical Nurse Required.
• At least six (6) months experience working as a CNA preferred.
• Current BLS required within four (4) months of hire or transfer.

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 PMC 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

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities my change at any time with or without notice