1. Assists in ensuring quality nursing care to all patients/residents. Supports and practices the philosophy, nursing objectives and policies and procedures of the Department of Nursing.
2. Assists the Director of Nursing to ensure that the nursing department is adequately staffed to provide care to patients/residents.
3. Assists the Director of Nursing to ensure that the provision of in-service/staff development programs that contribute to meeting nursing objectives and policies and procedures, comply with state and federal regulations.
4. Provides clinical expertise to facilitate and support the nursing process in patient/resident interventions.
5. Assists in ensuring a safe and sanitary environment for patients/residents, employees and visitors.
6. Acts as Director of Nursing in the absence of same as described in the Director of Nursing position description.
7. Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing and/or the Administrator.
8. Assists in ensuring quality nursing care to all patients/residents. Supports and practices the philosophy, nursing objectives and policies and procedures of the Department of Nursing.
Education: Licensed as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse.
Experience: A minimum of three to five years of nursing experience; one to five years of long - term care experience, preferred.
License/Other: Must possess current RN/LVN license in state(s) in which practicing based on state regulation by facility. Must have a reliable source of transportation.