Administer and coordinate staff orientation and continuing education for nursing employees. Provide ongoing feedback on the performance and competency of Certified Nursing Assistants and Licensed Practical Nurses.
Essential Job Functions- Organize and implement a structured orientation program for new nursing employees that will ensure that employees are fully acclimated to facility policies, procedures, systems, and department.
- Coordinate on-boarding and mentoring programs for Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants.
- Develop and conduct in-services and to educate staff regarding nursing policies, procedures, and employee safety.
- Coordinate and conduct employee training on various computer hardware and software systems.
- Serve as primary facility contact for routine computer technology needs; i.e. password resets, new user setup, and general troubleshooting.
- Observe and measure the competency and skills of clinical employees within established guidelines.
- Provide ongoing feedback to the Director of Nursing on the performance and competency of Certified Nursing Assistants and Licensed Practical Nurses.
- Assist with screening and interviewing of Certified Nursing Assistant applicants.
- Supervise and direct Certified Nursing Assistants and Licensed Practical Nurses as required.
- Administer and track TB test and immunizations as required.
- Track employee CPR certification, license, online training compliance, competencies and performance evaluations.
- Develop and maintain staffing schedules as required.
- Provide direct patient care as required in order to meet the needs of the residents.
- Assume additional responsibility and perform other duties and responsibilities including special projects, as assigned.
A valid Alabama Practical Nurse license required. Must have, as a minimum, one year supervisory experience, preferably in a health care setting. Must possess CPR certification within thirty (30) days of employment.
Physical Requirements for Essential Job Functions- Must be able to move about intermittently throughout the workday.
- Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
- Must be able to reach, bend, and/or stoop intermittently throughout the work day.
- 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 be able to push, pull, or move a minimum of 100 pounds utilizing proper body mechanics and assistance.
- Must be able to walk/stand 75% of the day.