Employment

Position Summary:

The overall purpose of the medication aide position is to administer oral and topical medications to residents. Incumbents perform these tasks as ordered by a physician, under the supervision of a licensed nurse, in accordance with state and federal rules and regulations, and consistent with facility policies. Incumbents also perform routine daily tasks required in maintaining the health, comfort, and well-being of the residents.

Position Responsibilities:

• Administers medications as ordered by a physician under the supervision of a licensed nurse, in accordance with any state and federal regulations and consistent with facility policy
• Must demonstrate knowledge of five rights of medication administration
• May take and record vital signs of residents as assigned o as may be required by certain medications
• Records the administration of medications and/or treatments appropriately
• Observes for and reports any reactions and/or side effects of medications to a licensed nurse on the appropriate shift
• Administers PRN medications in accordance with state and federal regulations and consistent with facility policy
• Must be able to push/pull medication cart for extended periods
• Must be able to perform moderate to heavy lifting
• Must be able to walk or stand for extended periods of time
• Documents reason for and response to PRN medications in a timely manner
• May dispense narcotics and must account for them under the supervision of the licensed nurse per facility policy
• Properly secures medication carts/medication room per state/federal regulations and facility policy
• Attends facility education in-services
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Experience Requirements:

• State certification as a nursing assistant
• State approved medication administration certification
• Complete familiarity with duties of a certified nursing assistant
• Highly developed observation skills are desirable
• Functional literacy in English is required
• Tolerance, patience, empathy and concern are desirable
• Vision must be adequate to read medication labels, etc.

Position Summary:

The overall purpose of the certified nurse’s aide (CNA) position is to provide personal care to residents in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort.

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide personal care to residents in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort consistent with company policy.
• Promotes and supports the greatest possible degree of independence for residents
• Advises supervising charge nurse of resident status at beginning and end of shift
• Contributes knowledge of resident conditions/needs to resident care plans
• Assists in the implementation of care plans as directed within the parameters of established policy and procedure
• Observes and reports on resident’s conditions, and documents observations as required
• Promotes safe/clean environment
• Complies with requirements of procedures for safe lifting and/or safe transfer of residents per established policies and procedures
• Must be able to perform moderate to heavy lifting
• Must be able to walk or stand for extended periods of time
• Assures that equipment is clean and functional
• Attends in-service training programs
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Experience Requirements:

• State certification as a nursing assistant
• Complete familiarity with duties of a certified nursing assistant
• Highly developed observation skills are desirable
• Functional literacy in English is required
• Tolerance, patience, empathy and concern are desirable

Position Summary:

The overall purpose of the RN position is to participate in and oversee the provision of resident care as prescribed by the attending physician, consistent with accepted standards of care and within the scope of RN training and licensure. Incumbent also provides direct resident care, and assigns duties to subordinate LPN’s and/or CNA’s as appropriate.

Position Responsibilities:

• Observes, assesses and reports resident condition/changes, and documentation
• Assists in collection of data relevant to resident assessment and evaluation
• Consults with DON regarding changes in resident condition
• Receives, transcribes, and executes physician’s orders
• Assures implementation of care plans as directed
• Oversees/monitors functions and activities of subordinate staff
• Participates in assigning duties for subordinate staff
• Contributes to assurance of resident care consistent with accepted standards of care and established policy and procedure
• Evaluates staff performance and may initiate appropriate action
• Encourages safety to prevent accidents
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Experience Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited nursing school and a current, valid license or registration (RN) in the state of Oklahoma is required
• Nursing experience in a long-term care facility is preferred
• Supervisory experience is desirable
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills are necessary
• Functional literacy in English is required

Position Summary:

The overall purpose of the housekeeping position is to perform scheduled housekeeping tasks as may be assigned by the housekeeping supervisor. Incumbents may mop, sweep, dust, wash windows, shampoo and vacuum carpets, arrange furniture, and generally clean furniture, equipment, fixtures and hardware.

Position Responsibilities:

• Using proper chemicals, tools, and equipment, dusts, and cleans, assigned areas including living areas, furniture, fixtures, vents, lavatories, and basins as scheduled
• Using proper chemicals in proper proportions may dust-mop or wet-mop or spot-mop floors, or as necessary, strip, seal, wax, and buff floors.
• Empties trash containers, replaces liners as appropriate and disposes of trash in proper receptacles
• Must be able to walk and/or stand for extended periods
• Must be able to perform moderate to heavy lifting
• Vacuums and/or shampoos carpet as necessary
• Utilizes proper chemicals/equipment to wash and dry windows
• Reports repair needs to supervisor or maintenance department as appropriate
• Identifies and corrects safety hazards and abides by safety rules
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Experience Requirements:

• Ability to speak, read, write and understand English
• Physical ability to lift/carry/operate equipment and supplies is necessary
• Experience in institutional housekeeping or maintenance is helpful
• Experience in the use of floor care equipment is helpful
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills are needed