Assist Dir Of Nursing /Treatment Nurse (LVN Or RN) (70838)

Job DetailsJob Location: Vista Ridge Nursing and Rehab Center - Lewisville, TX 75067Job Shift: AnyOur Care Teams are True Caregivers. They serve Patients with Dedication and Compassion and are the Heart of our Patients’ Care and Recovery. Whether providing direct care or operational support, Vista Ridge Nursing and Rehab seeks people who share our Commitment to providing Exceptional Care to our Patients and Residents. Our Patients are our Purpose and Motivation and we invite you to join our Team!

Responsibilities

We are searching for an energetic, professional and compassionate Assistant Director of Nursing who can provide residents with routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with the resident’s assessment and care plan and as directed by supervisors.

Administrative

Assist the Director of Nursing in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating and directing the day-to-day functions of the nursing services department in accordance with current rules, regulations and guidelines that govern the facility

Assist in developing and implementing a nursing services organizational structure

Work with the Minimum Data Set/Resident Assessment Instrument (MDS/RAI) Coordinator to schedule, conduct and submit resident assessments

Allocate resources efficiently while ensuring that residents obtain their highest practical physical, mental and psychosocial well-being

Collaborate with medical professionals, consultants and organizations including government and advocacy groups

Coordinate with other resident services to ensure continuity of resident care

Read and interpret long-term care regulations and requirements of participation

Assist in the development of nursing policies and procedures which meet the current standards of nursing practice, comply with state and federal regulations, reflect facility philosophy and support operational objectives

Assist the Director of Nursing in obtaining staffing information that must be posted on a daily basis

Participate in developing, implementing and periodically updating the resident’s written discharge plan

Develop and periodically update nursing services objectives and statements of philosophy

Ensure reference material (i.e., Physicians’ Desk Reference (PDR), regulations, professional standards of practice, etc.) maintained at the nurses’ stations is current Recommend to the Director of Nursing written material that will assist the nursing services department in meeting the day-to-day needs of residents

Monitor Quality Measure Reports

Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested by the Administrator or the Director of Nursing

Participate in the development, maintenance and implementation of the facility’s quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) program for the nursing services department

Conduct administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary

Medical Nursing Care

Identify, manage and treat specific skin disorders and primary and secondary lesions, such as skin abrasions, foot problems such as corns and callouses, decubitus ulcers, bacterial, parasitic and viral skin infections, scaling papular diseases, and benign tumors

Provide assessment and diagnostic services to residents | Complete assessment evaluation using techniques including observation, inspection and palpation

Complete quarterly physical dermatologic examination of the resident and record the results with the assessment

Provide therapeutic services | Confer with the Care Planning Team in the development of the care plan

Provide within established protocols treatment for uncomplicated dermatologic disorders as directed by the attending physician or Medical Director

Ensure that residents with decubitus ulcers receive appropriate prophylaxis and treatment, such as daily inspection, turning and activity, a well-planned diet, and maintaining a clean, dry bed

Give direct physical and psychological nursing care in emergencies, as well as in the presence of illness or disability in order to maintain life, provide comfort, reduce stress, and enhance the resident’s ability to cope

Assist in the admission or discharge of residents

Work with other health agencies and family members in the physical and emotional transitions of admission, care, and discharge of residents

Assist in resident rehabilitation activities | Conduct range of motion, assist in ambulation, provide emotional support | Monitor the results of physical therapy activities

Provide preventive health care services | Make recommendations to the resident concerning nutrition, prevention of common skin disorders, etc.

Provide information to resident and family members of prevention techniques and other ways to maintain or improve the general health and psychosocial status of the resident

QualificationsEducation

Required | Nursing degree (RN or LVN) from an accredited college or university

Experience | Skills | Knowledge

Required

Two (2) years experience as a supervisor in a nursing care facility or other related health care facility

Six (6) months experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices

Current unencumbered active license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in the state of Texas

Specific Requirements

Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served

Be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork and team concept

Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action

Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public

Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures as well as laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities

Possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel

Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care

Patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents

Willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices

Work independently and have flexibility, personal integrity and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel and support agencies

Not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace

Benefits

Medical | Dental | Vision

Basic Company Paid Life insurance

Long Term Disability

Voluntary Life Insurance for the Employee, Employee Spouse and Employee Children

Short Term Disability, Cancer, Critical Illness, Accidental and Universal Life

Employee Referral Bonus Potential Program

Daily Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Vista Ridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.