*****5 Star Annual survey for 2021***** Job Type: Full-Time Medical Specialty: Geriatrics Openings: (1) *Benefits available for full-time employees* Benefits: 401 (k) Dental Insurance Health Insurance Life Insurance Vision Insurance Your Job Your future is important . As we invest in you, we want you to invest in us! Highland Pines is a FANTASTIC Long-Term Care Facility. We are looking for FANTASTIC people like you to join our TEAM! What does success in Long-Term Care look like? YOU! - We credit our employees for the success and great clinical outcomes of the facility! What are YOU waiting for? The Highland Pines Experience Come and experience the Spirit of Excellence with our warmhearted staff and our smiling residents at 1100 Fourth St, Longview, TX 75601, USA or call us at (903) 753-7661 . We can't wait to meet you! Check us out on Social Media and see all of our spectacular testomonies! Facebook , Our Home Page Your Job Summary Responsible for supporting and carrying out the administration and management of Nursing Services to residents in accordance with orders of the physicians and total needs of the residents. In partnership with the Director of Nursing, is responsible for the 24-hour supervision of Nursing Services and directs the Nursing Department to maintain quality standards of care in accordance with current Federal, State and The Company standards, guidelines and regulations. In absence of the Director of Nursing, assumes the responsibility for clinical operations. The position conducts the nursing process – assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation – under the scope of the State’s Nurse Practice Act of Registered Nurse license. Principal Responsibilities • Coordinates plans for the total care of each resident which comply with physician’s orders, governmental regulations and facility resident care policies. • Communicates and interprets policies and procedures to nursing staff, and monitors staff practices and implementation. • Participates in all admissions decisions, and may visit prospective residents before admissions, as needed. • Participates in daily and weekly management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, personnel, or resident complaints or concerns. • Ensures delivery of compassionate quality care and nursing supervision as evidence by adequate services and staff coverage, absence of odors, general cleanliness, prevention of pressure wounds, and apparent maintenance of optimal resident functions. • Demonstrates knowledge of and application of Key Clinical Quality Indicates, and proactively monitors and implements systems to achieve and/or surpass company thresholds. • Collaborates with physicians, consultants, community agencies, and institutions to improve the quality of services and to resolve identified problems. • Assist in the coordination of nursing services with all other departments including Therapy. • Responsible for competency testing on registered, licensed, certified, non-certified nursing personnel. • Implements and monitors the infection control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment designed to prevent the devilment and transmission of disease and infection. • Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without notice. Qualifications • Currently licensed as an Registered Nurse. • Associate or Bachelor Degree from an accredited nursing school preferred. • Five years in long-term or acute health care preferred; At least 2 years nursing supervisory experience required. Highland Pines provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Position Description Certified nursing assistant (CNA) responsible for delivering and assisting resident with daily needs, including personal care needs, preparation for activity and social programs, and routine activities in accordance with accepted standards of practice, state and federal regulations and licensing requirements. Provides basic nursing care to residents within the scope of the nursing assistant responsibilities and performs basic nursing procedures under the direction of the licensed nurse supervisor. Principal Responsibilities • Provides residents’ personal hygiene by giving bedpans, urinals, baths, back rubs, shampoos, and shaves; assisting with travel to the bathroom; helping with showers and baths. • Provides for activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, feeding residents as necessary; ambulating, turning, and positioning residents. • Assists with lifting, positioning and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc., in keeping with specific resident safety needs; Assists residents in preparation for and transporting to appointments, activities and social programs • Participate in meal service including serving, clearing, and cleaning the dining room; Assures that residents are positioned appropriately for meals; Assures that appropriate utensils are within reach of residents; Serves food trays and assists with feeding as indicated; Delivers and documents all a.m., p.m., and bedtime snacks and supplements; Provides hydration to all residents according to center policy. • Responsible for knowledge of proper procedures to provide personal care services to residents; provide requested personal care services to residents. • Prepares equipment and aids nurses during treatments and examination of residents. • Checks residents in section regularly; Answers call light promptly; Follows through with resident problems or needs by delivering care or reporting to supervisor depending upon level of ability and nature of resident need. • Maintains resident stability by checking vital signs and weight; testing urine; recording intake and output information. • Provides resident comfort by utilizing resources and materials; transporting residents; answering resident call lights and requests; reporting observations of the resident to nursing supervisor. • Documents actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records. • Protects company’s integrity by keeping resident information confidential. • Serves and protect the center’s community by adhering to professional standards, company policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements. • Review care plans routinely to determine if changes in the residents’ care routines have been made. • Participates in and receives nursing report upon reporting for duty and during shift change. • Makes beds (occupied and unoccupied); Changes bed linens and keeps linens tight to avoid wrinkles from forming under residents; Handles linens according to infection control guidelines. • Keeps residents dry (changes gown, clothing, linen, etc., when it becomes wet or soiled); Assists residents with bowel and bladder functions. • Maintains cleanliness of resident units, central bathing area, treatment and supply rooms, workrooms and linen closets; cleans bedpans, urinals and commodes; washes basins and emesis basins; sanitizes bath tub after each resident’s use; cleans floors if resident is incontinent; wipes spilled foods and liquids. • Provides post-mortem care as instructed. • Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without notice. Qualifications • Certified in the state of practice, required. • Successful completion of State Approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program; Name must appear on State Registry as Nurse Aide in good standing. • Prior experience as Nurse Aide in a skilled nursing facility preferred but not required. • Current BLS/CPR certification (All SNFs; ALFs as required by state). Highland Pines provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. #INDHIGHLANDPINES
Flexible Scheduling Available - 8 hour shifts, 6a-2p, 2p-10p, 10p-6a and/or 12 hour shifts, 6a-6p, 6p-6a *****5 Star Annual survey for 2021***** Job Type: Full-Time Medical Specialty: Geriatrics Openings: (1) Schedule: 6PM-6AM, or 6AM-6PM *Benefits available for full-time employees* Benefits: 401 (k) Dental Insurance Health Insurance Life Insurance Vision Insurance Your Job Your future is important . As we invest in you, we want you to invest in us! Highland Pines is a FANTASTIC Long-Term Care Facility. We are looking for FANTASTIC people like you to join our TEAM! What does success in Long-Term Care look like? YOU! - We credit our employees for the success and great clinical outcomes of the facility! What are YOU waiting for? The Highland Pines Experience Come and experience the Spirit of Excellence with our warmhearted staff and our smiling residents at 1100 Fourth St, Longview, TX 75601, USA or call us at (903) 753-7661 . We can't wait to meet you! Check us out on Social Media and see all of our spectacular testomonies! Facebook , Our Home Page QUALIFICATIONS: Currently enrolled in a school for nursing assistants or have a license as a certified nursing assistant. A minimum of 6 months experience as a certified nursing assistant or clinical experience while enrolled in a nursing assistant certification class. Must possess a sincere desire to serve the ill, aged and infirm. Ability to read, write and speak the English language. Possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and the general public. Willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel. Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning. Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability. Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility. GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform all duties as assigned and in accordance with facility’s established policies and procedures, nursing care procedures and safety rules and regulations. Make resident rounds at the beginning of each shift and every two hours thereafter to administer quality nursing care. Verify the identification of a resident before administering nursing care or serving food, to assure that appropriate care is being provided to the correct resident. Report missing ID bands to admission coordinator immediately. Make beds, clean bedside and over bed tables. Assure that water pitchers are cleaned, filled with fresh drinking water and within the resident’s reach. Other related duties as may become necessary or as directed by the Charge Nurse, RN Supervisor, Director of Nurses, or Administrator. CLINICAL Wash hands before and after caring for each resident. Place residents in correct and comfortable position. Head of bed elevated at 30 for all residents on feeding. Assist residents with dental and mouth care. Observe and report the presence of reddened areas on bony prominence. Other related duties as may become necessary or as directed by the Charge Nurse, RN Supervisor, Director of Nurses, or Administrator. " So glad that Sharonda Jenkins is the Director of Nursing. She is constantly on the floor and teaching. She is doing everything to help ." - Eva- CNA " I've seen a big change in the entire staff since Sharonda Jenkins came onboard as the Director of Nursing for Highland Pines. There is a calmness and a positive attitude throughout the facility. Her hard work and dedication are a reflection of our 2021 Annual Survey! 5*****stars for Sharonda ! - Kym- HR " We love Sharonda Jenkins and are so fortunate she accepted the role as the Director of Nursing at Highland Pines. She is an exceptional educator and leader and is committed to building the strong nursing team in East Texas. Our awesome annual survey shows how hard Sharonda is willing to work for the residents at our hom e. - Wendy - RN " We are commited to being the best nursing team in East Texas. The only thing missing is you!! " - Sharonda Jenkins - DON Highland Pines provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. #INDHIGHLANDPINES
Shift: 6AM - 6PM POSITION DESCRIPTION: A CMA is under the direct supervision of the charge nurse. The charge nurse will follow up with the CMA to ensure the med pass is completed timely and accurately to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times. QUALIFICATIONS: • Ability to communicate effectively in English through both speech and writing. • Previous patient care experience preferred. • Current certification for Medication Aide. CLINICAL: • Participate in Shift Report. • Perform routine patient care in accordance with Federal, State, Company and Center nursing policies and procedures. Employs preventative and restorative measures. • Follows hand washing techniques and other infection control guidelines during the performance of patient care. ADMINISTRATIVE • Reports promptly any change of patient condition or other concerns to Patient Care Supervisor. • Follow charting guidelines for PRN documentation. • Reports medication reorder, etc. • Participates in all assigned meetings. • Participates in all training, education or in-service as required. • Inventory drugs, on the designated forms, as they arrive. Highland Pines provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
*****5 Star Annual survey for 2021***** Job Type: Full-Time Medical Specialty: Geriatrics Openings: (1) Schedule: 8AM-5PM (Saturday & Sunday) *Benefits available for full-time employees* Benefits: 401 (k) Dental Insurance Health Insurance Life Insurance Vision Insurance Your Job Your future is important . As we invest in you, we want you to invest in us! Highland Pines is a FANTASTIC Long-Term Care Facility. We are looking for FANTASTIC people like you to join our TEAM! What does success in Long-Term Care look like? YOU! - We credit our employees for the success and great clinical outcomes of the facility! What are YOU waiting for? The Highland Pines Experience Come and experience the Spirit of Excellence with our warmhearted staff and our smiling residents at 1100 Fourth St, Longview, TX 75601, USA or call us at (903) 753-7661 . We can't wait to meet you! Check us out on Social Media and see all of our spectacular testomonies! Facebook , Our Home Page Principal Responsibilities • Ensures delivery of high-quality, positive clinical outcomes, and resident/family satisfaction during supervisory shift. • Serves as a resource to all staff within the facility regarding the quality of services provided. • Provide direct resident care when required; Demonstrates the ability to administer medications and treatment timely and according to facility policy; Demonstrates ability to receive, transcribe, and carry out physician orders, if allowed by Nurse Practice Act. • Effectively manages nursing personnel on shift to limit use of overtime and agency personnel. • Assesses the work performance of nursing staff as it relates to unit standards of care and goals. • Conducts regular staff meetings on each shift and provides updates to DON. • Collaborates with other departments to provide timely effective care consistent with individual’s needs, choices, and preferences. • Assumes nursing administrative responsibilities of the center for weekend and holiday coverage as requested. • Stays and works beyond scheduled shift if needed to meet state staffing requirements and/or needs of residents. • Ensures resident care assignments are consistent with staff competencies, scope of practice and the needs of the residents. • Ensures timely and accurate compliance of the MDS process and that it reflects the resident’s plan of care. • Ensures Point Click Care (PCC) is utilized according the company process. • Ensures that physician orders are followed as prescribed. • Oversees medication management to ensure adequate supplies and that all medications are handled in accordance with company policy. • Ensures that resident's attending physician and family or responsible party are promptly notified of any significant change in the resident's health condition. • Ensures communication between licensed nursing staff and CNAs during and between shifts. • Participates in shift-to-shift communication between incoming and outgoing nursing staff. • Ensures complete and prompt reporting of incidents, accidents, and adverse events to Administrator and Director of Nursing. Ensures that resident's accident/incident, adverse event and grievances/concerns are fully documented, investigated, reported and addressed in accordance with company policies and procedures and the Federal/State rules and regulations. • Investigates resident/family complaints and takes appropriate actions to bring to resolution. • Demonstrates knowledge and appropriate use of the Company Infection Control Manual. • Notifies other Departments of resident changes, i.e., room changes, LOA, new admits, discharge, etc. • Conducts frequent rounds to evaluate effectiveness of care delivery. • Assures that an adequate supply of personal protective equipment is on hand and are available for staff to perform procedures that involve exposure to body/blood fluids. • Evaluates the effectiveness of the care interventions, identifies problems and trends and develops alternative interventions. • Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without notice. Qualifications • Graduate of an approved Registered Nurse program and licensed in the state of practice, required. • Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility preferred. • Current BLS/CPR certification (All SNFs; ALFs as required by state). Highland Pines provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. #INDHIGHLANDPINES