Job Information
Immanuel Lutheran Communities Assisted Living Shift Supervisor - CNA or Licensed Nurse in Kalispell, Montana
Job Description
The primary purpose of this position is to perform or oversee resident performance of personal care or assist residents to perform personal care, including dining services, in accordance with Facility policies and procedures. This position assists the AL Nurse Coordinator and AL Director with administrative duties. This position is the shift supervisor on the floor during evening shifts and potential on call. This position also oversees and coaches Personal Care Attendants (PCAs) and CNA's when supervisor is unavailable.
Policies and Procedures
Maintain confidentiality of residents, resident family members, coworkers, and Immanuel Lutheran Communities
Understand and support the philosophy, policies, and standards of Immanuel Lutheran Communities and the Assisted Living Department
Maintain quality of resident care, including compliance with Facility and Assisted Living Department policies and procedures, and State and Federal guidelines
Follow facility and department policies and procedures
Position Duties
Resident Care
Accurately and safely perform resident care in accordance with residents’ care plan, resident Assignment Sheet and worksheets, and nurses’ instructions
Answer call lights in a timely manner
Pick up and maintain resident rooms in a neat and orderly condition
Assist residents to and from meals, meetings, and activities, as needed
Straighten and maintain department rooms and equipment storage areas in a neat and orderly condition
Potential on-calls as needed
Documentation and Communication
Accurately record resident care on Resident Assignment Sheet
Chart Audits and Medication turnovers
Conduct Care Plans, MD orders, and Mar checks
Report discrepancies, refusals, and misses.
Inform Assisted Living Nurse Coordinator or Medication Nurse of improvement or decline in resident condition on a timely basis
At the end of assigned shift, give report to the incoming shift
Answer department telephone
Communicate with supervisor and participate in training and/or meetings that help facilitate departmental communication process
Communicate with others in a considerate manner
Other Duties and Responsibilities
May cross-train to the duties of Night Security, if needed
Ensure maintenance of a safe living and working environment for residents and staff
Function effectively as a team member; assist other team members with concern and direct them to the appropriate resource
Maintain good working relationships among staff
Maintain understanding, patience, and tact in dealing with residents, resident families, and coworkers
Maintain regular work attendance and follow established work schedule. Hours and days of the week must be flexible to meet scheduling requirements.
Requirements
Professional Licenses or Certifications Required by Law, Rule, or Regulation for Performing this Position
Current Montana Certified Nurses Assistant certification
Completed Montana CNA Skills Checklist
Completion of six month and annual CNA Skills Evaluation
Completion of 24 continuing education credits in 2-year period of certification
Current CPR and First Aid certifications
Essential Physical, mental, and Emotional Requirements
The employee must be at least 18 years of age, as position operates potentially hazardous equipment.
The employee must be able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and be able to work under time and/or deadline pressures.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to stand at least 90% of the shift; use hands to finger; handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, bend, squat, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear.
The employee must frequently lift up to 10 pounds, rarely lift up to 20 pounds, occasionally lift up to 40 pounds, but rarely lift more than 40 pounds.
The employee must occasionally reach above shoulder height, frequently reach from chest to shoulder, frequently reach from waist to chest, and frequently reach below waist level.
The employee must occasionally carry up to 12 pounds but rarely carry up to 20 pounds.
The employee must frequently push / pull up to 20 pounds, and frequently push up to 40 pounds but rarely push over 40 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required of this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Education and Experience
Graduation from high school or GED preferred.
With current Montana CNA certification, must be in good standing to work as a CNA in Montana OR
Have a current CNA certification in another state AND be in the process of acquiring Montana certification within 30 days of transferring OR
Have successfully completed CNA certification training class and be waiting for a certification letter from the Montana Licensure Bureau.