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Join us in transforming how patients in our community make the journey from the hospital to their homes in a completely new environment. Become a part of the "transitional care" revolution in healthcare. Use your skills and your calling to help patients recuperate, recover, and gain strength so they can thrive at home. $5,000 Sign-on Bonus-New State of the Art Building PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:: * Performs initial resident assessment * Identifies resident’s physical needs, psychosocial needs, and problems * Assesses resident’s response to medications and/or treatments * Monitors closely unstable residents; calls physician when indicated * Organizes resident care assignments to meet needs, including deployment of assigned staff * Prioritizes needs appropriately * Participates in care planning, discharge, admission and other meetings when assigned or requested * Implements resident education plans when appropriate * Delivers appropriate nursing care to individual or groups of residents * Utilizes therapeutic verbal and non-verbal interventions with residents * Seeks supervisory assistance appropriately * Assists residents in preparing for and attending scheduled activities * Assumes and carries out responsibility for leadership of nursing care team when assigned * Communication with other health care team members such as physicians, nurses, CNAs, social workers, and psychologists regarding resident status and response to treatment * Helps provide a safe and suitable environment for residents * Makes every effort to maintain residents’ safety, comfort, and peace of mind * Respects residents’ rights * Assists and teaches the resident to be as self-sufficient as possible * Observes and constantly teaches aides in care of residents for safety and total resident care, in compliance with established policies and procedures and state regulations. * Practices and oversees that restorative nursing measures are taken * Maintains accurate and complete resident’s records, summaries, care plans, nurse’s notes, doctor’s orders, admission and discharge summaries. Job Requirements: * EDUCATION: * Hold a valid license as a Registered Nurse in WV * Maintains current CPR certification OVERTIME REQUIREMENT: Because our residents require assistance around the clock, the ability to work overtime is a requirement for this position and can include Saturdays and Sundays when necessary.

500 dollar sign on bonus! New Charleston Transitional Care Building-State of the Art Are you looking for a rewarding career helping others? Do you want to be a part of a dynamic team in Charleston, WV? Eastbrook is selecting Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) to work with others to enrich the lives of those with whom we work and serve. Through principles, passion and purpose. Apply now to join us. In addition to competitive wages, you’ll benefit from: •Tuition reimbursement and advancement opportunities •Paid vacation •Health insurance •401(k) matching •And more! SHIFTS 7-3p, 3-11p, 11-7a Competitive pay plus shift diff for 3-11 and 11-7 SUMMARY:: Provides direct care to assigned residents under the supervision of a RN or LPN. Performs simple treatments and other tasks that do not require professional training or education; maintains compliance with established facility policies and procedures. Participates in educational programs and performs other duties as assigned. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:: * Utilizes appropriate resources to know the care needs of assigned residents * Administers showers, bed baths, or tub baths * Provides oral hygiene including denture care * Cares for hearing aids safely * Takes oral, rectal, and axillary temperatures * Answers call lights. * Changes bed linens. * Toilets residents before and after meals and prn * Passes snacks and ice water * Assists residents for meals * Feeds residents who require assistance * Ambulates residents frequently * Assists residents in use of walker and/or cane * Shaves residents (male and female) * Transports residents to scheduled activities * Empties drainage bags in timely manner * Accurately completes all required forms: intake and output, food intake, flow sheet, accident/incident report, resident clothing sheet, CNA flow sheet * Attends to resident hygiene needs: provides nail care, administer perineal care, cleans glasses, checks residents hourly for dryness * Notifies nurse of any change in resident’s condition * Follows facility policy regarding restraints * Adheres to Bowel and Bladder Training Program QUALIFICATIONS:: * EDUCATION: * Must attend, complete, test satisfactorily and pass a state approved nursing assistant program * Become registered by testing and passing the Nurse Aide Competency Exam and maintain active certification * Attend required number of educational programs per month/quarter RESIDENTS’ RIGHTS : * Maintains the confidentiality of resident’s information * Honor resident’s personal and property rights * Understands all rights afforded to residents and acts

MDS Coordinator/Registered Nurse (RN) opportunity at Gulfport Rehab Center: This position requires a minimum of one (1) year MDS Coordinator experience in the long-term care setting Welcome to Gulfport Rehabilitation Center, a 126-bed facility. It is our mission as a family- based organization to revolutionize the long term care industry through a culture of resident centered healthcare services, personalized spirituality, and real quality of life initiatives. The vision, to radically change the landscape of long term care forever. Through education and empowerment we earn the trust of every resident, family member, and the community we serve. Job Summary:: Signature HealthCARE has a vision to radically change the landscape of healthcare forever. It’s more than a corporation… it’s a Revolution. We are currently seeking an innovative and progressive leader to join the mission as our MDS Coordinator RN. Signature HealthCARE is an industry leader in post-acute, long term care and rehabilitation services. We operate more than 115 locations across 10 states employing over 17,000 Stakeholders (our thoughtful and loving employees). A growing number of Signature centers are earning Five-Star ratings from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. We were also named one of Modern Healthcare’s “Best Places to Work” three times! Signature’s culture is unparalleled and founded on three pillars: Learning, Spirituality, and Innovation. Come see what the Revolution is all about! We’re currently hiring for an RN MDS Coordinator to join our team. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:: * Identify and participate in process improvement initiatives that improve the customer experience, enhance work flow, and/or improve the work environment. * Lead or participate in Daily PPS meetings, weekly Medicare meetings, and month end meetings to assure federal billing requirements are met. * Oversee the coordination and participate in the completion of the Resident Assessment Instrument (MDS, CAA’s and Care Plan) in accordance with current Federal and State Regulations. * Assist in completion of the Resident Assessment Instrument with the Interdisciplinary Team. Job Requirements:: * Registered Nurse with required current state licensure. * Minimum of one (1) year MDS Coordinator experience in the long-term care setting. * Must have a current/active CPR certification. * Personal integrity and professionalism to work effectively with the Interdisciplinary Team, Patients, and Families. * Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care. Signature HealthCARE is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran and other protected categories.

Job Summary:: A Registered Nurse administers skilled nursing care to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Director of Clinical Services/Clinical Manager. Duties and Responsibilities:: * Provides services in accordance with the plan of care. * Makes the initial evaluation visit and regularly reevaluates the patients nursing needs. * Initiates the plan of care and necessary revisions. * Provides those services requiring substantial specialized nursing skills. * Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. * Prepares clinical and progress notes for each patient visit and summaries of care conferences on his/her patients in a timely manner as per Agency policy. * Coordinates services. * Informs personnel of changes in the condition and needs of the patient. * Counsels the patient and family/significant others in meeting nursing and related needs. * Participates in and presents inservice programs. * Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures. * Processes orders and notifies physician of patient needs and changes in condition. Completes certification/recertification orders and discharge summaries. * Determines the amount and type of nursing needed by each individual patient. * Refers to Physical Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist and Medical Social Worker those patients requiring their specialized skills. * Supervises and teaches other nursing personnel. * Conducts patient care conferences on patients assigned to his/her care. * Participates in peer review and Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement as assigned. * Gives total patient care as needed. * Takes on-call duty nights, weekends and holidays, as assigned. * Completes and submits OASIS assessments, reassessments, transfers, resumptions of care, discharges and significant change in condition in accordance with Agency defined time frames. * Appropriately utilizes ICD-10 codes. Qualifications:: * Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing and currently licensed in the state( s) in which practicing. * Two (2) years nursing experience, preferred. * Acceptance of philosophy and goals of this Agency. * Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.

Children's Inpatient Program   The Children's Inpatient Program at the Brattleboro Retreat provides acute crisis stabilization, assessment and treatment for children ages 4 to 12 who are experiencing a variety of serious emotional and behavioral challenges. Completely remodeled in January 2012, highlights of this new 21st-century space include: comforting, child-friendly design and décor. private bedrooms for up to 12 children. sensory integration room. multi-use community rooms. low stimulation suite and quiet room. dedicated family visiting space. the very latest in architectural safety design--from floor to ceiling.   Registered Nurse - Children's Inpatient Program     Job Summary : Works with the multidisciplinary team to identify individual and group needs and interventions.   Utilizes the nursing process to meet the needs of patients requiring complex nursing care.   Provides clinical supervision of MHW's to ensure safe and therapeutic delivery of care.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:   Assumes Charge Nurse responsibilities for a given shift. Utilizes the nursing process to assess, implement and evaluate patient/family care. Provides nursing care (including the administration of medication) to meet patients' needs. Demonstrates knowledge of specimen collection, storage and delivery criteria for toxicology testing. Participates in the development and maintenance of a safe and therapeutic milieu in assigned care area. Adheres to and implements organizational and departmental policies and procedures as they pertain to work area. Demonstrates the ability to intervene in crisis situations: ·          Assess the milieu, targets potential crisis situations and intervenes in a calm, supportive manner. ·          Utilizes appropriate degree of verbal intervention, which contributes to crisis resolution. ·          Demonstrates ability to physically intervene in crisis utilizing appropriate techniques. ·          May lead a show of support, directing others in their roles. ·          Appropriately documents the crisis situation Performs Constant Observations, 1:1's, and other Safety checks or other forms of patient safety procedures as assigned. Participates in the development and implementation of the multidisciplinary plan of care for assigned patients. Shares information appropriately with member of the multidisciplinary team and other hospital department representatives through verbal reports and written documentation. Identifies the need for and participates in the delivery of education to patients and families. Participates in Performance Improvement activities within assigned area.   QUALIFICATIONS: State of Vermont licensed registered nurse. Will accept applications prior to obtaining VT Licensure. Preferred one year Psychiatric nursing experience, or two years general nursing experience.  

•    Plans, coordinates and implements patient care for the critical care patients.   •    Demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice. •    Remains flexible to changing systems. •    Supports other nursing units by floating when needed after appropriate orientation. •    Treats patients, families, visitors, peers and physicians with consideration and respect. •    Works well under stress or with tight deadlines. •    Education:  Current California license as an RN. Successfully complete all ECCO courses by determined deadline, as assigned. o    Certifications: BLS, ACLS and PALS required. •    Experience:  One year of Critical Care/Telemetry experience with two years Med/Surg experience preferred.   ·           LVMC reserves the right to modify the minimum requirements depending on the needs of the organization.   ·           Skills/Ability:    Advanced knowledge of critical care/telemetry patients of all ages.  Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  Computer skills preferred.  Exhibits critical thinking and assessment abilities to organize work assignments and follow through with accuracy.  Exercises good judgment, demonstrates initiative, emotional stability, tact and poise.  

•    Under the general supervision of the Nurse Manager. •    Team Leaders administer medications and oversee the Nursing Assistants' care activities. •    Team Leaders are assigned to approximately 20 residents on day or evening shifts, and 38 on night shifts. •    Must work well under stress or tight deadlines. •    Must work well with supervisors, co-workers, patients/residents, family members and visitors. •    Education:    Education needed to obtain a valid California State nursing license.   •    Experience:     Geriatric nursing experience is preferred.                           •    Cert/License:    A valid California nursing license and CPR certification. ·         LVMC reserves the right to modify the minimum requirements depending on the needs of the organization.   ·         Skills/Ability:    Demonstrates competent professional nursing skills including: Medication administration, assessment, and documentation. Able to verbally communicate effectively to residents, staff, and visitors. Able to write legibly and informatively in resident records. Capable of planning and supervising the Nurse Assistants' daily activities.

CHA provides 24-hour emergency care at its Cambridge, Somerville, and Everett Hospitals.   We are one of the busiest emergency services in Massachusetts with approximately 100,000 combined annual visits and have been recognized nationally as one of the most efficient emergency services in the nation. Highlights include a state-of-the-art patient triage and tracking system, a streamlined admission process that helps us get the sickest patients to a hospital bed sooner, rapid assessment protocol to help prioritize our work, a BIDMC tele-stroke program, and an integrated Psychiatric Emergency Services at Cambridge Hospital. The Patient Access Representative II candidate must exhibit excellent customer relations skills with patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers. Must understand and integrate into the delivery of patient care the needs of specific ages in regard to their growth and development. Must organize daily work, prioritize, and make decisions concerning care to meet the needs of individual and groups of patients. Assist in the care and safety of all patients including behavioral health patients. Must adhere to and administer treatment according to Cambridge Health Alliance's policies and procedures. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to ability to work in a fast paced Emergency Department, answer phones, perform order entry, Phlebotomy (required to perform), Point of care Testing, working under the direction of a registered Nurse. Qualifications/Experience :  Certificate of completion of a nursing or medical assistant program in Massachusetts. Will also consider a nursing student who has completed a clinical rotation and or EMT/Paramedic certification. High School diploma or equivalent is required.  Emergency Room Experience strongly preferred. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) issued through the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers required. One year Phlebotomy preferred. Successful passing of pre-employment physical including agility test required. [cha063094]

CHA provides 24-hour emergency care at its Cambridge, Somerville, and Everett Hospitals. We are one of the busiest emergency services in Massachusetts with approximately 100,000 combined annual visits and have been recognized nationally as one of the most efficient emergency services in the nation. Highlights include a state-of-the-art patient triage and tracking system, a streamlined admission process that helps us get the sickest patients to a hospital bed sooner, rapid assessment protocol to help prioritize our work, a BIDMC tele-stroke program, and an integrated Psychiatric Emergency Services at Cambridge Hospital. Duties and responsibilities for the Nursing Assistant II  include but are not limited to ability to work in a fast paced Emergency Department, answer phones, perform order entry, phlebotomy (required to perform), point of care testing, working under the direction of a registered Nurse. Candidate must exhibit excellent customer relations skills with patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers. Must understand and integrate into the delivery of patient care the needs of specific ages in regard to their growth and development. Must organize daily work, prioritize, and make decisions concerning care to meet the needs of individual and groups of patients. Assist in the care and safety of all patients including behavioral health patients. Must adhere to and administer treatment according to Cambridge Health Alliance's policies and procedures. Qualifications/Experience : High School diploma or equivalent is required. Certificate of completion of a certified nursing assistant program in Massachusetts. Will also consider a nursing student who has completed a clinical rotation and or EMT certification. Emergency Room Experience required. Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification required. One year Phlebotomy preferred. All newly hired candidates must successfully complete a job specific physical agility exam.  [cha063094]

CHA Everett Hospital is a busy community hospital, offering inpatient and outpatient services. The hospital operates 112-beds and provides intensive care, telemetry, mental health, and medical-surgical services. CHA Everett Hospital has a two (2) room OR and one (1) endoscopy room. A 24-hour emergency service is also on site. Outpatient care at this campus includes surgery, orthopedics, rehabilitation, specialty care, primary care, and behavioral/mental health programs. West 1 is a 25 bed Medical/Surgical and Telemetry Unit caring for patients with general and complex medical and surgical needs, often serving those with serious health issues.  The skilled and compassionate nursing staff take care of approximately 20 patients each day along with an expert Hospitalist Team. The role of a Registered Nurse is to comply with CHA Service Standards for welcoming patients. The qualified RN will provide quality care to our patients on an inpatient medical/surgical/telemetry unit. In this fast paced environment, you will assess, plan, implement, and document patient care as well as communicate with patients, families and other health team members effectively. Implementing core measures as indicated. Applicants should possess excellent communication, assessment, documentation and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to prioritize as well as a commitment to work with a culturally diverse population. Qualifications/Experience: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a current MA RN Licensure. Minimum of 2 years medical / surgical nursing experience. 1 year telemetry experience required. Proficiency in telemetry and ability to independently interpret telemetry strips required. All newly hire RNs are required to have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree or within one year from date of hire. Current American Heart Association BLS certification is required. [cha063094]

Position Summary: The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. The registered nurse also directs and guides patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing.  May perform other duties as assigned. Job Qualifications: [Required] Current and valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State of California. Education necessary to meet licensure requirements. BLS. Knowledge of theory, technique and practice of professional nursing. Member of a Clinical Specialty Nursing Organization. [Preferred Qualifications] BSN

Position Summary: The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. The registered nurse also directs and guides patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing.  May perform other duties as assigned. Job Qualifications: [Required] Current and valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State of California. Education necessary to meet licensure requirements. BLS. Knowledge of theory, technique and practice of professional nursing. Member of a Clinical Specialty Nursing Organization. [Preferred Qualifications] BSN

Position Summary: The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. The registered nurse also directs and guides patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing.  May perform other duties as assigned. Job Qualifications: [Required] Current and valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State of California. Education necessary to meet licensure requirements. BLS. Knowledge of theory, technique and practice of professional nursing. Member of a Clinical Specialty Nursing Organization. [Preferred Qualifications] BSN

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITY - Job Summary (general statement of purpose or objective of position) The Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing process to assess patient physical, psychosocial and health education needs, develop an individualized plan of care, and collaborates with all disciplines to provide services MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS - Knowledge, skills, abilities, license, registration, certification, education, and experience EDUCATION: Education from an ASBN approved program required for license/certification in the specific position. EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, KNOWLEDGE: Must demonstrate knowledge of safe nursing principles, procedures and the ability to perform basic nursing skills in the specific patient population. CERTIFIC ATION, LICENSURE, BONDING: Currently licensed as required by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing (ASBN). BLS. PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Must be able to lift, pull/push, lift and move large and heavy equipment and/or patients. Must then be able to walk, sit, twist, bend, stand for long periods and have good mobility. May be exposed to infectious diseases with protective measures and follow up treatment provided.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITY - Job Summary (general statement of purpose or objective of position) The Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing process to assess patient physical, psychosocial and health education needs, develop an individualized plan of care, and collaborates with all disciplines to provide services MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS - Knowledge, skills, abilities, license, registration, certification, education, and experience EDUCATION: Education from an ASBN approved program required for license/certification in the specific position. EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, KNOWLEDGE: Must demonstrate knowledge of safe nursing principles, procedures and the ability to perform basic nursing skills in the specific patient population. CERTIFIC ATION, LICENSURE, BONDING: Currently licensed as required by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing (ASBN). BLS. PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Must be able to lift, pull/push, lift and move large and heavy equipment and/or patients. Must then be able to walk, sit, twist, bend, stand for long periods and have good mobility. May be exposed to infectious diseases with protective measures and follow up treatment provided.

The Registered Nurse (RN) demonstrates clinical competence by utilizing the nursing process.  The RN must assess and identify patient problems/needs, establish a plan of care, implement interventions, and evaluate and revise the patient plan of care based on patient progress.  Associates Degree or Diploma in Nursing required.  Bachelor of Nursing preferred.  Must be a licensed Registered Nurse in the State of New Hampshire.  Must have current BLS certification (adult, child, and infant).  ACLS preferred.  NRP preferred; required within 12 months of hire.  Certification in a field of Nursing preferred.   

Duties and Responsibilities   Administrative Functions   Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the nursing service department, as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility. Develop, maintain, and periodically update written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department. Maintain a reference library of written nursing material (i.e., PDR'S, Federal and State Regulations, etc.) that will assist the nursing service department in meeting the day-to-day needs of the resident. Develop, maintain, and periodically update the Nursing Service Procedures Manual and nursing service objectives and philosophies. Develop and implement a nursing service organization structure. Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the Administrator, as necessary/required, concerning the operation of the nursing service department. Develop, maintain, and periodically update written job descriptions for each level of nursing personnel in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, OSHA, and other pertinent laws and regulations. Develop methods for coordination of nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents' total regimen of care. Develop, implement, and maintain an ongoing quality assurance program for the nursing service department. Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies. Assist the Quality Assessment & Assurance Committee in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct identified deficiencies. Assist the Discharge Planning Coordinator in developing, implementing and periodically updating the written procedures for the Discharge Planning Program. Assist the resident and Discharge Planning Coordinator in planning the nursing services portion of the resident's discharge plan. Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary.       Committee Functions   Serve on, participate in, and attend various committees of the facility (i.e., Infection Control, Policy Advisory, Pharmaceutical, Budget, Quality Assessment and Assurance, etc.) as required, and as appointed by the Administrator. Provide written and/or oral reports of the nursing service programs and activities as required, or as may be directed by such committee(s). Assist the Pharmaceutical Services Committee in developing, maintaining, implementing, and periodically updating written policies and procedures for the administration, storage, and control of medications and supplies. Schedule, attend, and participate in developing the agenda for Care Plan Committee meetings as necessary. Participate in regularly scheduled reviews of the Discharge Plans and make such plans available to the Care Plan Committee as required or as may be necessary. Evaluate and implement recommendations from established committees as they may pertain to nursing services.       Personnel Functions   Determine the staffing needs of the nursing service department necessary to meet the total nursing needs of the residents. Recommend the number and level of nursing personnel to be employed. Assist the Administrator and/or the Personnel Director in the recruitment and selection of nursing service personnel. Ensure that all nursing assistants are enrolled in or have graduated from an approved training program. Assign a sufficient number of licensed practical and/or registered nurses for each tour of duty to ensure that quality care is maintained. Assign a sufficient number of certified nursing assistants for each tour of duty to ensure that routine nursing care is provided to meet the daily nursing care needs of each resident. Ensure that all nurse aide trainees are under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. Develop work assignments and schedule duty hours, and/or assist nursing supervisory staff in completing and performing such tasks. Delegate to nursing service supervisory personnel the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary to perform their assigned duties. Assist the Personnel Director in developing performance evaluation schedules, criteria, and annual reviews for the nursing service department (e.g., RNs, LPNs, CNAs, medication aides, etc.). Make daily rounds of the nursing service department to ensure that all nursing service personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards. Monitor absenteeism to ensure that an adequate number of nursing care personnel are on duty at all times. Develop, maintain, and periodically update the written procedure for ensuring that professional nursing personnel, including private duty nurses, have valid and current licenses as required by this State. Review complaints and grievances made or filed by department personnel.  Provide complaint/grievance reports to the Administrator as required or as may be necessary. Ensure that departmental disciplinary action is administered fairly and without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, age, sex, religion, handicap, or marital status. Assist the Infection Control Coordinator in establishing a TB management program for employees. Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with the facility's policies and procedures governing accidents and incidents. Perform background checks on Nursing Service personnel in accordance with established procedures. Ensure that all CNA's credentials are verified through the State Nurse Aide Registry. Ensure that appropriate adverse personnel actions relative to CNA's employment criteria are reported to the State Nurse Aide Registry.       Nursing Care Functions   Participate in the interviewing and selection of residents for admission to the facility, including PASARR screenings. Provide the Administrator with information relative to the nursing needs of the resident and the nursing service department's ability to meet those needs. Inform nursing service personnel of new admissions, their expected time of arrival, room assignment, etc. Ensure that rooms are ready for new admissions. Greet newly admitted residents upon admission.  Escort to room as necessary. Make rounds with physicians as necessary. Schedule physician visits as necessary. Encourage attending physicians to record and sign progress notes, physicians' orders, etc., on a timely basis and in accordance with current regulations. Ensure that direct nursing care be provided by a licensed nurse, a CNA, and/or a nurse aide trainee qualified to perform the procedure. Review nurses' notes to ensure that they are informative and descriptive of the nursing care being provided, that they reflect the resident's response to the care, and that such care is provided in accordance with the resident's wishes. Schedule daily rounds to observe residents and to determine if nursing needs are being met in accordance with the resident's request. Monitor medication passes and treatment schedules to ensure that medications are being administered as ordered and that treatments are provided as scheduled. Provide direct nursing care as necessary. Authorize the use of restraints when necessary and in accordance with our established policies and procedures. Ensure that residents who are unable to call for help are checked frequently.       Staff Development   Develop and participate in the planning, conducting, and scheduling of timely in-service training classes that provide instructions on "how to do the job," and ensure a well-educated nursing service department. Develop, implement, and maintain an effective orientation program that orients the new employee to the facility, its policies and procedures, and to his/her job position and duties. Provide leadership training that includes the administrative and supervisory principles essential for Nurse Supervisors/Charge Nurses. Encourage the nursing supervisory staff to attend and participate in outside training programs.  Schedule times as appropriate. Assist the Administrator in developing and revising the nursing assistant training curriculum used by the facility. Submit to state agency for approval as required. Assist the In-service Director/Educator in developing annual OSHA and CDC in-service training programs for hazard communication, TB management,  and bloodborne pathogens standard. Assist the In-service Director/Educator in developing advance directive in-service training programs for the staff and community. Assist support services in developing, implementing, and conducting in-service training programs that relate to the nursing service department. Assist the In-service Director/Educator in the development of in-service training programs for the nursing staff. Ensure that these programs meet the continuing education requirements which allow licensed personnel (e.g., RNs, LPNs, CNAs, etc.) to keep their licenses on an active status. Attend and participate in continuing educational programs designed to keep you abreast of changes in your profession, as well as to maintain your license on a current status. Assist the Infection Control Coordinator in the development of a TB management program.       Safety and Sanitation   Assist the Safety Officer in developing safety standards for the nursing service department. Ensure that the department's policy and procedure manuals identify safety precautions and equipment to use when performing tasks that could result in bodily injury. Assist the Infection Control Coordinator in identifying, evaluating, and classifying routine and job-related functions to ensure that tasks in which potential exposure to blood/body fluids are properly identified and recorded. Ensure that all personnel performing tasks that involve potential exposure to blood/body fluids participate in appropriate in-service training programs prior to performing such tasks. Ensure that adequate supplies of personal protective equipment are on hand and are readily available to personnel who perform procedures that involve exposure to blood or body fluids. Monitor nursing service personnel to ensure that they are following established safety regulations in the use of equipment and supplies. Ensure that nursing service work areas (i.e., nurses' stations, medicine preparation rooms, etc.) are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner. Ensure that all resident care rooms, treatment areas, etc., are maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner. Ensure that all nursing service personnel follow established departmental policies and procedures, including appropriate dress codes. Ensure that nursing service personnel participate in and conduct all fire safety and disaster preparedness drills in a safe and professional manner. Assist the Infection Control Committee in the development, implementation, and revising of written aseptic and isolation techniques. Develop, implement and maintain a program for monitoring communicable and/or infectious diseases, including TB, among the residents and personnel. Ensure that nursing service personnel follow established infection control procedures when isolation precautions become necessary. Develop, implement, and maintain a procedure for reporting hazardous conditions or equipment. Ensure that personnel wear and/or use safety equipment and supplies (e.g., back brace, mechanical lifts, etc.) when lifting or moving residents. Report missing/illegible labels and MSDSs to the safety officer or other designated person.       Equipment and Supply Functions   Recommend to the Administrator the equipment and supply needs of the department. Ensure that a stock level of medications, medical supplies, equipment, etc., is maintained on premises at all times to adequately meet the needs of the resident. Assist the Maintenance Director in developing a preventive maintenance program for maintaining the nursing service department's equipment and supplies in a safe and operable manner. Develop and implement procedures for the safe operation of all nursing service equipment. Ensure that only trained and authorized personnel operate the department's equipment. Ensure that all personnel operate nursing service equipment in a safe manner. Develop and implement procedures that ensure nursing service supplies are used in an efficient manner to avoid waste. Ensure that personal protective equipment used in the handling of infectious materials are available and easily accessible to nursing service personnel. Ensure that appropriate MSDSs are on file for hazardous chemicals used in the nursing service department.       Care Plan and Assessment Functions   Assist in the development of preliminary and comprehensive assessments of the nursing needs of each resident. Develop a written plan of care (preliminary and comprehensive) for each resident that identifies the problems/needs of the resident, indicates the care to be given, goals to be accomplished, and which professional service is responsible for each element of care. Encourage the resident and his/her family to participate in the development and review of the resident's plan of care. Assist the Resident Assessment/Care Plan Coordinator in the scheduling of care plans and assessments to be presented and discussed at each committee meeting. Ensure that all personnel involved in providing care to the resident are aware of the resident 's care plan. Ensure that nursing personnel refer to the resident's care plan prior to administering daily care to the resident. Review nurses' notes to determine if the care plan is being followed. Assist the Resident Assessment/Care Plan Coordinator in planning, scheduling, and revising the MDS, including the implementation of RAPs and Triggers. Review and revise care plans and assessments as necessary, but at least quarterly. Develop and maintain a good rapport with all services involved with the care plan to ensure that a team effort is achieved in developing a comprehensive plan of care. Ensure that medical and nursing care is administered in accordance with the resident's wishes, including the implementation of advance directives.       Budget and Planning Functions   Prepare and plan the nursing service department's budget and submit to the Administrator for his/her review, recommendations, and/or approval. Keep abreast of economic conditions/situations, and recommend to the Administrator adjustments in nursing services that ensure the continued ability to provide quality care. Recommend to the Administrator the equipment and supply needs of the nursing service department.       Resident Rights   Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information. Monitor nursing care to ensure that all residents are treated fairly, and with kindness, dignity, and respect. Ensure that all nursing care is provided in privacy and that nursing service personnel knock before entering the resident's room. Ensure that all nursing service personnel are knowledgeable of the residents' responsibilities and rights including the right to refuse treatment. Review complaints and grievances made by the resident and make a written/oral report to the Administrator indicating what action(s) were taken to resolve the complaint or grievance. Follow facility's established procedures. Maintain a written record of the resident's complaints and/or grievances that indicates the action taken to resolve the complaint and the current status of the complaint. Ensure that appropriate notices are given to residents before their room or roommate is changed. Report and investigate all allegations of resident abuse and/or misappropriation of resident property. Ensure that nursing staff personnel honor the resident's refusal of treatment request. Ensure that such requests are in accordance with the facility's policies governing advance directives. Ensure that the facility's policies and procedures governing advance directives are reviewed with the resident and/or representative. Assist the Infection Control Coordinator in developing and implementing a resident TB management program.     Working Conditions   Works in office area(s) as well as throughout the nursing service area (i.e., drug rooms, nurses' stations, resident rooms, etc.). Moves intermittently during working hours. Is subject to frequent interruptions. Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances. Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, and visitors. Communicates with the medical staff, nursing personnel, and other department supervisors. Works beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary. On call 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Is subject to call-back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.). Is involved in community/civic health matters/projects as appropriate. Attends and participates in continuing educational programs. Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment,odors, etc., throughout the work day, as well as to reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants. Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses. May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals. Maintains a liaison with the residents, their families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for the residents' needs.   Education Requirements   Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university.   Experience   Must have, as a minimum, _______ year(s) of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, long-term care facility, or other related health care facility. Must have, as a minimum, ________ months training experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.   Specific Requirements   Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in this state. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public. Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care. Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel. Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care. Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents. Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices. Must be able to relate information concerning a resident's condition. Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.     Physical and Sensory Requirements (With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices)   Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday. Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner. Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position. Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met. Must function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies. Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which include a medical and physical examination. Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the facility. Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of __________ pounds to a minimum height of __________ feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of _________ feet. May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations. 

Duties and Responsibilities   Administrative Functions   Assist the Assistant Director of Nursing Services in directing the day-to-day functions of the nursing activities in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility. Participate in developing, maintaining, and updating written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department. Ensure that reference material (i.e., PDR'S, Federal and State Regulations, etc.) maintained at the nurses' stations is current. Recommend written material that will assist the nursing service department in meeting the day-to-day needs of the resident. Ensure that the Nursing Service Procedures Manual is current and reflects the day to day nursing procedures performed in this facility. Ensure that all nursing service personnel comply with the procedures set forth in the Nursing Service Procedures Manual. Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the Director as necessary/required, concerning the operation of the nursing service department. Periodically review the department's policies, procedure manuals, job descriptions, etc. Make recommendations for revisions to the Director. Assist in developing methods for coordinating nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents' total regimen of care. Ensure 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 service department. Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested by the Administrator or Director of Nursing Services. Periodically review the resident's written discharge plan. Participate in the updating of the resident's written discharge plan as required. Assist the Director in planning the nursing services portion of the resident's discharge plan as necessary. Meet with the nursing staff, as well as support personnel, in planning the department's services, programs, and activities. Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required. Complete accident/incident reports as necessary. Interpret the department's policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors, and government agencies as required. Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary.     Committee Functions Attend various committee meetings of the facility (i.e., Infection Control, Policy Advisory, Pharmaceutical, Quality Assessment, etc.) as required. Assist in preparing written and/or oral reports of the nursing service programs and activities to submit to such committee(s) as directed. Provide information to the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee as requested. Participate in developing the agenda for the Care Plan Committee meetings as necessary. Participate in regularly scheduled reviews of the discharge plans and make such plans available to the Care Plan Committee as required or as may be necessary. Implement recommendations from established committees as instructed by the Director.     Personnel Functions Ensure that a sufficient number of licensed practical and/or registered nurses are available for your tour of duty to ensure that quality care is maintained. Ensure that a sufficient number of certified nursing assistants are available for your tour of duty to ensure that routine nursing care is provided to meet the daily nursing care needs of each resident. Develop work assignments, and/or assist in completing and performing such tasks. Delegate to each Charge Nurse the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary to perform his/her assigned duties. Ensure that all nursing assistants are enrolled in or have graduated from an approved nursing assistant training program. Ensure that all nurse aide trainees are under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. Make daily rounds of the nursing service department to ensure that all nursing service personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards. Report findings to the Director. Monitor absenteeism to ensure that an adequate number of nursing care personnel are on duty at all times. Report problem areas to the Director. Ensure that established policies and procedures, including dress codes, are followed by all departmental personnel. Review complaints and grievances made or filed by department personnel. Make appropriate reports to the Director as required or as may be necessary. Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-department personnel, as well as other departments within the facility to ensure that nursing services and activities can be adequately maintained to meet the needs of the residents. Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and shift. Meet with your shift on a regularly scheduled basis to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas and/or to assist in the improvement of services. Review and evaluate your department's work force and make recommendations to the Director. Participate in employee performance evaluations, determining your shift's staffing requirements, and making recommendations to the Director concerning employee dismissals, transfers, etc. Ensure that departmental disciplinary action is administered fairly and without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, age, sex, religion, handicap, or marital status. Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with the facility's policies and procedures governing accidents and incidents.     Nursing Care Functions Inform nursing service personnel of new admissions, their expected time of arrival, room assignment, etc. Ensure that rooms are ready for new admissions. Greet newly admitted residents upon admission. Escort them to their rooms as necessary. Make rounds with physicians as necessary. Encourage attending physicians to record and sign progress notes, physicians' orders, etc., on a timely basis and in accordance with current regulations. Inform the Director when physician visits are not made in a timely manner. Consult with the resident, his/her family, and the resident's physician in planning the resident's care, treatment, rehabilitation, etc., as necessary. Notify the resident's attending physician and next-of-kin when there is a change in the resident's condition. Visit residents on a daily basis in order to observe and evaluate each resident's physical and emotional status. Ensure that direct nursing care be provided by a licensed nurse, a certified nursing assistant, and/or a nurse aide trainee qualified to perform the procedure. Review nurses' notes to ensure that they are informative and descriptive of the nursing care being provided, that they reflect the resident's response to the care, and that such care is provided in accordance with the resident's wishes. Provide direct nursing care as necessary. Start IVs, obtain sputum, urine and other specimens for lab tests as ordered. Take TPRs, blood pressures, etc., as necessary. Admit, transfer and discharge residents as necessary. Report problem areas to the Director. Assist in developing and implementing corrective action. Keep the Director informed of the status of residents and other related matters through written/oral reports. Assist the Charge Nurse in monitoring seriously ill residents. Authorize the use of restraints when necessary and in accordance with our facilities policies and procedures. Ensure that all RNs and LPNs on your shift comply with written procedures for the administration, storage, and control of medications and supplies. Monitor medication passes and treatment schedules to ensure that medications are being administered as ordered and that treatments are provided as scheduled. Review medication cards for completeness of information, accuracy in the transcription of physician orders, and adherence to stop order policies. Inspect the nursing service treatment areas daily to ensure that they are maintained in a clean and safe manner. Ensure that residents who are unable to call for help are checked frequently. Meet with residents, and/or family members, as necessary. Report problems to the Director. Assist in arranging transportation for discharged residents as necessary. Inform family members of the death of the resident. Call funeral homes when requested by the family.     Staff Development   Participate in developing, planning, conducting, and scheduling in-service training classes that provide instructions on "how to do the job," and ensure a well-educated nursing service department. Develop, implement, and maintain an effective orientation program that orients the new employee to your shift, its policies and procedures, and to his/her job position and duties. Provide leadership training that includes the administrative and supervisory principles essential for your Charge Nurses. Encourage your Charge Nurses to attend and participate in outside training programs. Schedule times as appropriate. Assist the Director in developing and revising the nursing assistant training curriculum used by the facility. Assist the Director in planning clinical supervision for nurse aide trainees. Assist the  In-service Director/Educator in developing annual OSHA and CDC in-service training programs for hazard communication, TB management, and bloodborne pathogens standard. Assist the In-service Director/Educator in developing advance directive in-service training programs for the staff and community. Assist support services in developing, implementing, and conducting in-service training programs that relate to the nursing service department. Assist the In-service Director/Educator in the development of in-service training programs for the nursing staff. Ensure that these programs meet the continuing education requirements which allow licensed personnel (e.g., RNs, LPNs, CNAs, etc.) to keep their license on an active status. Attend and participate in continuing education programs designed to keep you abreast of changes in your profession, as well as to maintain your license on a current status.     Safety and Sanitation Assist the Safety Officer in developing safety standards for the nursing service department as necessary. Assist the Director and/or Infection Control Coordinator in identifying, evaluating, and classifying routine and job-related functions to ensure that tasks in which there is potential exposure to blood/body fluids are properly identified and recorded. Ensure that all personnel performing tasks that involve potential exposure to blood/body fluids participate in appropriate in-service training programs prior to performing such tasks. Ensure that an adequate supply of personal protective equipment is on hand and readily available to personnel who perform procedures that involve exposure to blood or body fluids. Ensure that personnel follow established procedures for the use and disposal of personal protective equipment. Monitor your shift's personnel to ensure that they are following established safety regulations in the use of equipment and supplies. Ensure that all nursing service personnel comply with established departmental policies and procedures. Ensure that nursing service work areas (i.e., nurses' stations, medicine preparation rooms, etc.) are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner. Ensure that all resident care rooms, treatment areas, etc., are maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner. Ensure that nursing service personnel follow established handwashing procedures. Ensure that nursing service personnel participate in and conduct all fire safety and disaster preparedness drills in a safe and professional manner. Participate in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the infection control program for monitoring communicable and/or infectious diseases among the residents and personnel. Ensure that nursing service personnel follow established infection control procedures when isolation precautions become necessary. Participate in the development, implementation and maintenance of the procedures for reporting hazardous conditions or equipment. Ensure that all personnel wear and/or use safety equipment and supplies (e.g., back brace, mechanical lifts, etc.) when lifting or moving residents. Report missing/illegible labels and MSDSs to the safety officer or other designated person.     Equipment and Supply Functions Recommend to the Director the equipment and supply needs of the department. Ensure that an adequate stock level of medications, medical supplies, equipment, etc., is maintained on premises at all times to meet the needs of the resident. Assist the Maintenance Director in developing a preventive maintenance program for maintaining the nursing service department's equipment and supplies in a safe and operable manner. Participate in the development and implementation of the procedures for the safe operation of all nursing service equipment. Ensure that only trained and authorized personnel operate the nursing service department's equipment. Ensure that all personnel operate nursing service equipment in a safe manner. Monitor nursing procedures to ensure that nursing service supplies are used in an efficient manner to avoid waste. Ensure that appropriate MSDSs are on file for hazardous chemicals used in the nursing service department.     Care Plan and Assessment Functions Participate in the development of written preliminary and comprehensive assessments of the nursing needs of each resident as necessary. Participate in the development of a written plan of care (preliminary and comprehensive) for each resident that identifies the problems/needs of the resident, indicates the care to be given, goals to be accomplished, and which professional service is responsible for each element of care. Encourage the resident to participate in the development and review of his/her care plan. Review resident care plans for appropriate resident goals, problems, approaches, and revisions based on nursing needs. Ensure that all personnel involved in providing care to the resident are aware of the resident's care plan. Ensure that nursing personnel refer to the resident's care plan prior to administering daily care to the resident. Review nurses' notes to determine if the care plan is being followed. Assist the Resident Assessment/Care Plan Coordinator in planning, scheduling, and revising the MDS, including the implementation of RAPs and Triggers. Review resident's medical and nursing treatments to ensure that they are provided in accordance with the resident's care plan and wishes.    Budget and Planning Functions Keep abreast of economic conditions/situations, and recommend to the Director adjustments in nursing services that ensure the continued ability to provide quality care. Recommend to the Director the equipment needs of the nursing service department.     Resident Rights Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information. Monitor nursing care to ensure that all residents are treated fairly, and with kindness, dignity, and respect. Ensure that all nursing care is provided in privacy and that nursing service personnel knock before entering the resident's room. Ensure that all nursing service personnel are knowledgeable of the residents' responsibilities and rights including the right to refuse treatment. Review complaints and grievances made by the resident and make a written/oral report to the Director indicating what action(s) were taken to resolve the complaint or grievance. Follow facility's established procedures. Maintain a written record of the resident's complaints and/or grievances that indicates the action taken to resolve the complaint and the current status of the complaint. Report and investigate all allegations of resident abuse and/or misappropriation of resident property. Ensure that nursing staff personnel honor the resident's refusal of treatment request. Ensure that such requests are in accordance with the facility's policies governing advance directives.     Working Conditions Works in office area(s) as well as throughout the nursing service area (i.e., drug rooms, nurses' stations, resident rooms, etc.). Moves intermittently during working hours. Is subject to frequent interruptions. Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances. Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, and visitors. Communicates with the medical staff, nursing personnel, and other department supervisors. Works beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary. Is subject to call-back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.). Is involved in community/civic health matters/projects as appropriate. Attends and participates in continuing educational programs. Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the work day, as well as reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants. Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses. May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals. Maintains a liaison with the residents, their families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for the residents' needs.   Education  Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an approved LPN/LVN program.  Experience Must have, as a minimum, _____ year(s) of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, long-term care facility, or other related health care facility. Must have training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.   Specific Requirements Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN or LPN/LVN in this state. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public. Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care. Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel. Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care. Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents. Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices. Must be able to relate information concerning a resident's condition. Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.   Physical and Sensory Requirements (With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices)  Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday. Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner. Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position. Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met. Must function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies. Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which include a medical and physical examination. Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility. Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of __________ pounds to a minimum height of __________ feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of _________ feet. May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.