Come work with US! NEW GRADS WELCOME!!!!! Park Avenue Nursing Home Offers: Family oriented and fun workplace Recognition of employees Ultimately, more longevity A Rewarding Experience: It is empowering to take pride in the work you do and aim to promote positive and proactive relationships with co-workers and residents. Benefits include: Vacation, Sick time Health, Dental, Vision 401 k PTO Accrual Flexible Schedules Overtime available 401K available after first year Various choices of Insurance plans! POSITION PURPOSE: Work with physicians, implementing orders for medications, treatments and special tests. Supervise LPNs, L VNs and CNAs, providing them support in order that they may provide total nursing care for residents. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION: Utilize the nursing process to assess resident care plans, implement interventions, and evaluate outcomes related to nursing care. Interview applicants, recommend hires; participate in counseling to extent permitted by law Initiate and lead team conferences to develop individualized nursing care plans; assess and document resident's condition and nursing needs; assign team members who have the capabilities and qualifications to meet resident's needs Implement physicians' orders; administer medications, start IVs, perform treatments, procedures and special tests and document treatment as required by company policy and local/state/federal rules and regulations Ensure supplies are used economically and equipment is clean and maintained in a safe manner Coordinate nursing care of residents scheduied for therapy or procedures by other departments Report and record observations and reactions regarding residents Assist or institute emergency measures for sudden adverse developments Perform additional duties as assigned. EDUCATION / REQUIREMENTS: Must be skilled in directing, motivating and training staff and able to work as a member of a team. Able to communicate effectively with residents, family members and all levels of the organization and maintain confidentiality. Should be a graduate of an accredited RN School of Nursing with valid RN state license. A minimum of 2 years nursing experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. RN Registered Nurse
General Purpose: Provide direct nursing care to the residents and supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants. Such supervision must be in accordance with current Federal, State, and Local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be required by the Director of Nursing to maintain the highest degree of quality care at all times. Essential Job Functions: This facility expects their employees to promote an atmosphere of teamwork with other employees and hospitality and comfort for its residents. Therefore, the following list of duties is not all-inclusive: Administrative Functions Direct the day-to-day functions of the nursing assistants in accordance with rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care industry. Confirm that all nursing personnel assigned to you comply with the written policies and procedures established by this facility. Meet with your assigned nursing staff, as well as support personnel, in planning the shift’s services, programs and activities. Verify that all nursing personnel comply with the procedures set forth the in the Nursing Policies and Procedures Manual. Make written and oral reports/recommendations concerning the activities of your shift, as required. Cooperate with other resident services when coordinating nursing services be certain that the resident’s total regimen of care is maintained. Verify that all nursing service personnel are in compliance with their respective job descriptions. Participate in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the facility’s quality assurance program for the nursing department. Participate in surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies. Periodically review the resident’s written discharge plan. Participate in the updating of the resident’s written discharge plan, as required. Assist in planning the nursing portion of the resident’s discharge plan, as necessary. Admit, transfer, and discharge residents, as required. Complete accident/incident reports, as necessary. Charting and Documentation Complete and file required forms/charts upon resident’s admission, transfer, and/or discharge. Encourage attending physicians to review treatment plans, record and sign their orders, progress notes, etc., in accordance with established policies. Receive telephone orders from physicians and record on the Physicians’ Order Form. Transcribe physician’s orders to resident charts, cardex, medication cards, and treatment/care plans, as required. Chart nurses’ notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided to the resident, as well as the resident’s response to care. Record new/changed diet orders. Forward information to the Dietary Department. Report all discrepancies noted concerning physician’s orders, diet change, charting error, etc., to the Nurse Supervisor. Fill out and complete transfer forms in accordance with established procedures. Enter appropriate documentation concerning unauthorized discharges in the resident’s medical record in accordance with established procedures. Perform routine charting duties as required and in accordance with established charting and documentation policies and procedures. Sign and date all entries made in the resident’s medical record. Write nurses’ notes to reflect that the care plan is being followed when administering nursing care or treatment. Medication Administrative Functions Prepare and administer medication as ordered by the physician. Verify the identity of the resident before administering the medication/treatment. Verify that prescribed medication for one resident is not administered to another. Verify that adequate supply of floor stock medications, supplies, and equipment is on hand to meet the nursing needs of the residents. Report needs to the Nurse Supervisor. Order prescribed medications, supplies, and equipment as necessary, and in accordance with established procedures. Verify that narcotic records are accurate for your shift. Notify the Nurse Supervisor of all drug and narcotic discrepancies noted on your shift. Review medication cards for completeness of information, accuracy in the transcription of the physician’s order and adherence to stop order policies. Notify the attending physician of automatic stop orders prior to the last dosage being administered. Immediately notify the Nurse Supervisor and attending physician of any medication administration errors. Nursing Care Functions Deliver and maintain optimum resident care and comfort by demonstrating knowledge and skills of current nursing practices. Promptly respond to call lights and other resident needs. Make rounds with physicians, as necessary. Consult with the resident’s physician in providing the resident’s care, treatment, rehabilitation, etc., as necessary. Review the resident’s chart for specific treatments, medication orders, diets, etc., as necessary. Make periodic checks to confirm that prescribed treatments are being properly administered by CNAs and to evaluate the resident’s physical and emotional status. Notify the resident’s attending physician when the resident is involved in an accident or incident. Notify the resident’s attending physician and responsible party when there is a change in the resident’s condition. Administer professional services such as: catheterization, tube feedings, suction, applying and changing dressings/bandages, packs, colostomy, and drainage bags, taking blood, giving massages and range of motion exercises, care for the dead/dying, etc., as required. Monitor seriously ill residents, as necessary. Review care plans daily to confirm that appropriate care is being rendered. Confirm that CNAs are aware of the resident care plans. Verify that the CNAs refer to the resident’s care plan prior to administering daily care to the resident. Other Duties Attend in-service education programs in order to meet facility educational requirements. Be familiar with Standard Precautions, Exposure Control Plan, Fire Drill and Evacuation Procedures and know how to use the information. Maintain confidentiality of resident and facility records/information. Protect residents from neglect, mistreatment, and abuse. Protect the personal property of the residents of the facility. Others as directed by the supervisor or administrator. Minimum Qualifications: Licensed Practical Nurse with current state license. Excellent technical, assessment and documentation skills. Good Leadership qualities. Organized and detailed in work performance. Good communication skills with excellent self-discipline and patience. Genuine caring for and interest in elderly and disabled people in a nursing facility. Comply with the Residents Rights and Facility Policies and Procedures. Perform work tasks within the physical demand requirements as outlined below. Perform Essential Duties as outlined above.
Park Avenue Nursing Home is seeking CNAs to join our team. Join a team that is continuously growing and advancing in long term care! Summary We are looking for compassionate and self-driven CNAs to perform direct resident care under the supervision of liscensed nurses. Our CNAs ensure that resident's personal care needs are being met in accordance with residents' wishes and care plan objectives, as well as promoting a home-like environment for the physical and psychosocial wellbeing of our residents. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Answers signal lights, bells, or intercom system to determine residents' needs and ensures call lights are within reach of resident. Ensures that residents' who are unable to call for help are checked frequently. Gives direct resident care such as bathing, dressing, and grooming of residents. Explains procedures to residents. Assists residents as necessary in their activities of daily living. Assists residents with bowel and bladder functions, Assists residents in preparation for and transporting to appointments, activities and social programs. Assists with lifting, positioning and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc., in keeping with specific resident safety needs. Provides incontinent care as needed. Dresses resident appropriate to the current weather, Notifies Supervisor if resident needs clothing. Changes bed linens. Handles linens according to infection control guidelines. Feeds residents requiring help and records meal intake. Delivers and documents all snacks and supplements. Offers fluids to residents frequently to ensure that residents are hydrated where designated by care plan. Reviews and implements daily nursing needs as outlined by resident Care Plan or nurse managers. Transports residents or assists residents with mobility needs. Turns and repositions bedfast residents, alone or with assistance. Takes and records temperatures, blood pressure, pulse rates, respiration rates, height, weight, and food and fluid intake and output, as directed. Monitors resident's activities and reports any irregularities of resident performance to nurse managers. Participates in and receives nursing report upon reporting and departing to/from work. Reports all changes in residents' conditions to supervisor. Cleans instruments and equipment and returns to proper area after use. Maintains cleanliness of residents units, central bathing area, treatment and supply rooms, workrooms, and linen closets. Provides post-mortem care as instructed. Accurately records all care as directed. Participates and attends periodic in-services and staff meetings. Understands and adheres to the guidelines of "Residents Rights". Perform additional duties as assigned. EDUCATION / REQUIREMENTS: Ability to communicate with residents and nursing staff. Ability to speak, read, and write English. Prior experience as LTC nursing assistant preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Successful completion of State Approved Nursing Assistant Training and Competency Evaluation Program. Good standing in the state registry is required.
