Coordinate and participate in the recruiting and hiring of staff.
• Coordinate completion of and process employment-related documentation.
• Coordinate payroll and employee benefit programs.
• Must be able to relate positively and favorably to residents and families to work cooperatively with other employees.
• Plan, conduct and document and/or coordinate all required Fire/Internal Disasters and External Mass Casualty Drills.
• Maintain neat, clean, well-groomed, professional appearance.
• Capable of generating enthusiasm, and developing a cooperative relationship with employees.
• Utilize information from Licensing and Certification Surveys, Employee Evaluations, Facility Rounds and recommendations from the Administrator and department heads to identify education needs.
• Organize In-Service education program for staff including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of education provided.
• Prepare annual In-Service schedule.
• Prepare and post a monthly In-Service calendar.
• Maintain records of In-Services as required by regulations.
• Plan and conduct meaningful In-Service education programs according to requirements for nursing personnel and all facility staff to assure competency in and new skills, and as directed by Administrator.
• Make rounds and observe delivery of patient care.
• Coordinate infection control surveillance program.
• Supervise staff, including taking or assisting with appropriate disciplinary measures.
• Complete all forms required by the Department of Health in relation to the In-Service and education programs.
• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested by Administrator or Director of Nursing.
• Provide direct resident/patient care.
• Must maintain employee/resident/patient confidentiality at all times.