- Leadership and Supervision: Work under the guidance of the Director of Nursing to oversee the day-to-day functions of CNAs, ensuring adherence to Woodcrest’s policies and current regulations.
- Resident Admissions and Discharges: Facilitate the admission, transfer, and discharge processes for residents as needed.
- Documentation: Chart resident notes that accurately reflect the care provided and their response to treatment.
- Medication Management: Prepare and administer medications as prescribed, accurately dispose of drugs/narcotics per procedures, and ensure shift-specific narcotic records are maintained.
- Orders and Diagnostic Services: Arrange and requisition diagnostic and therapeutic services as ordered, transcribing physician orders promptly and accurately.
- Resident Care: Conduct checks to confirm that CNAs administer prescribed treatments correctly; monitor residents’ physical and emotional health.
- Direct Clinical Services: Provide professional services as needed, including catheterization, tube feedings, wound care, colostomy care, blood collection, and end-of-life care.
- Vital Signs and Safety: Record temperature, pulse, and blood pressure as necessary, maintain a safe and sanitary work environment, and ensure CNA compliance with Universal Precautions and safety protocols.
- Care Plan Review: Regularly review resident care plans to confirm appropriate goals, issues, and treatment approaches are in place.
- Team Collaboration: Foster positive relationships with co-workers, physicians, residents, and families to enhance Woodcrest’s reputation and encourage a harmonious work environment.
- Professionalism: Uphold the facility’s mission through dependability, punctuality, confidentiality, and dedication to ethics and quality service.
- Resident Rights: Safeguard the dignity, confidentiality, and rights of all residents.
Qualifications:
- Education: Diploma Program
- Experience: 6–12 months of experience in a long-term care setting preferred.
- Licensure: Valid LPN/LVN License in the State of Tennessee.
- Certifications: Current CPR Certification.
- Communication Skills: Ability to read and interpret professional documents, write reports and business correspondence, and effectively present information.
- Technical Skills: Basic computer skills are required.
A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.
Blakeford at Green Hills is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants and employees for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal law.
