JOB REQUIREMENTS: POSITION SUMMARY This position provides medical care for residents to assure the highest degree of quality resident care is maintained at all times within a safe environment; assists with activities of daily living, offers emotional and social support, and attends residents overall physical comfort and wellbeing; also provides communication between medical providers, family members, and facility team for coordination of care. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Assists and participates in development of total care plan of residents with physician, psychiatrist, nurses, and allied therapists. Provides and documents nursing care for residents. Observes and reports on resident\'s physical and mental condition; obtains vital signs. Documents nursing interventions, individual responses, effectiveness of treatments, complications, etc. Participates in data collection from individuals upon admission, identifying problems, and assisting in developing initial treatment/care plans. Under the direction of an RN and in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team, updates treatment/care plans and assessment forms as necessary. Provides leadership and directs functions of Household Assistants. Assists with admissions, discharges, and transfers. Notifies RN of any change in resident condition. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by physician and psychiatrist. Provides support and information to residents or family members as needed. Performs housekeeping and laundry responsibilities as needed. Assists with the training and orientation of new Team Leads. Other duties as assigned. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Prefer one year nursing experience with residents with related conditions This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 75 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, frequently requires standing, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions and occasionally requires walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and reaching with hands and arms. Work has standard vision requirements. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Hearing is required to perceive information in moderately loud conditions. Work frequently requires exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment and occasionally requires exposure to fumes or airborne particles. May work in any area of the facility. May be subject to exposure to infectious wastes, diseases, and medical conditions. Work is primarily in a health care setting where specialized resident programs are implemented. Work environment includes exposure to infectious agents, chemical agents, and resident behaviors. Additional competencies listed on the full job description. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://gusea1p01.rec.pro.ukg.net/DOD1000DODGE/