RN Assistant DON

• JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Director of Nursing, assist in the supervising of
• nursing services and sets the standards of care to assure a professional, skilled program of care
• and treatment so that each resident will receive benefit that accounts for their medical, physical,
• emotional and psychological needs. Fulfills policies and objectives ensuring quality nursing care
• as set forth by the Administrator and standards of the facility. Supports and practices the
• philosophy, objectives and standards of Caraday Healthcare and the Nursing Department, and
• directs the revision of these as necessary to ensure quality of care to all residents.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• ? Complete the Daily List on a daily basis
• ? Review all new admissions for accuracy and completeness
• ? Make rounds on the residents for which you are responsible daily
• ? Coach/mentor the licensed nurses under your charge
• ? Plan, organize, develop, coordinate, and direct the infection prevention and control
• program and its activities in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards,
• guidelines, and regulations that govern such programs.
• ? Answer call lights in a timely manner
• ? Be alert to resident's comforts and needs; answer their requests promptly
• ? Lift, move and transfer residents as required.
• ? Safely utilize equipment; report any equipment needing service or repair immediately
• ? Participate in emergency fire or disaster drills and other in-service training as scheduled;
• Must be able to safely ascend and descend stairwells and assist in an evacuation
• ? Maintaining regular attendance in accordance with facility absence policies
• ? Use appropriate workplace behavior and adhere to dress code at all times
• ? Complete assigned training on time and/or attend training classes when scheduled
• ? Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations
• ? Promotes positive public relations with patients, residents, family members and guests
• ? Assist in ensuring nursing personnel staffing schedules are prepared and posted to
• maintain appropriate staffing levels
• ? Ensure attending physicians are given support by nursing personnel
• ? Understand and adhere to the guidelines of “Residents Rights” and assure resident
• safety

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• ? Current RN license
• ? CPR certified required; 30 days will be given to complete a course and get certified
• ? Ability to understand, remember and carry out verbal and written instructions in English
• ? Ability to speak clearly and hear well enough to communicate with residents and other
• team members
• ? Ability to complete assignments while having constant interruptions

Preferred

• ? 2 years nursing experience in long term care/skilled nursing
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The ability to safely perform movements such as pushing,
• pulling, lifting, bending, kneeling, and reaching up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable
• accommodations
• WORK SCHEDULE: As assigned this may include evenings, weekends, and holidays; be in
• call rotation as assigned

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Clinical

• Caraday Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and
• applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,
• disability, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.