Job Description:

Join us at Eatonton Health & Rehab - a place where you'll be valued, recognized and rewarded for the vital work you do each day. We'll surround you with a strong team and leadership that supports every aspect of your life - both inside and outside of our centers. And you'll get to practice your passion in a non-profit, mission-driven organization that's known for the highest level of care in our communities Pay: $24 to $29.20 Shift differentials evenings, nights and weekends Management add on pay Weekly pay Benefits Offered: * Paid time off with ability to cash out * 7 paid Holidays * Medical Insurance * Dental Insurance * Vision Insurance * Company Paid Life and Disability * 401(k) with match * Referral Bonus Program SUMMARY Responsible for supervising licensed and unlicensed nursing staff and directing nursing care of the patients.. Such supervision should be in accordance with current federal, state, and local regulations governing our nursing center, and as may be directed by the Administrator, the Medical Director, and/or the Director of Nursing Services, to provide that appropriate care for our patients is maintained. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Assists the Director of Nursing in organizing and directing the day-to-day functions of the licensed and unlicensed nursing staff (personnel and administrative etc.). * Admits, discharges and transfers patients as requested. * Documentation and billing supplies used. * Knowledge of procedures to follow if unable to reach physician. * Develops working assignments for unlicensed personnel. * Makes compliance rounds and reporting any pertinent issues. * Maintains effective lines of communication with attending physicians. * Assists the Director of Nursing Services to coordinate the care planning/MDS process and committee meetings as necessary. * Participates in patient screening and selection process as requested. * Assists the Director of Nursing to monitor physician services (documentation and visits etc.) in accordance with current regulations. * Assists the Director of Nursing Services in follow-up of consultant recommendations, i.e., pharmacy, dietary, etc. * Provides demonstration/education as necessary for LPNs and unlicensed staff to perform job. * Completes documentation procedures on patients (appropriate use of forms, timelines and Medicare documentation etc.). * Communicates with physicians, arranges for transportation for doctor appointments and contacts families. * Demonstrates appropriate/effective supervisory skills that include fair and uniformly applied corrective actions administered without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, age, sex, religion, handicap or marital status. * Provides to the Director of Nursing Services appropriate reports/documentation to support departmental updates, corrective actions and other as necessary. * Assists as requested, in the interviewing, screening and selection of associates in accordance with established staffing budgets. * Assists the Director of Nursing Services to maintain appropriate personnel file documentation including reference checks, screenings, corrective actions, evaluations, skills verification and others as requested. * Reviews and responds to complaints/grievances (associate and/or patient or family) that concern your department as requested by the Director of Nursing Services. * Maintains efforts to establish effective inter-departmental communication to provide positive working relationships. * Assists the Director of Nursing Services in monitoring LPNs and unlicensed nursing staff for compliance with established procedural guidelines and protocols. * Maintains a working knowledge of current licensure standards and the survey process. * Monitors work of other nursing staff in unit for thoroughness. * Makes rounds to provide proper care to and cleanliness of patients. * Coordinates care of patients. * Assists nursing staff members according to needs. * Implements Education Program, Infection Control Program and/or Quality Assurance Program. * Promotes the image and reputation of the System by exhibiting servant leadership and providing direct and open lines of communication. * Contributes to the work of committees, workgroups, project management, and other collaborative efforts of the System. * Performs other duties as necessary to ensure the success of the System. SKILLS AND ABILITIES * Excellent organizational and prioritizing skills required. * Effective and professional verbal, and written communication skills * Communicates well with other associates, patients, family members, and visitors providing warm and friendly greeting and an approachable attitude. Responds to expressed concerns while displaying a helpful, caring demeanor, answers questions when appropriate in a professional manner. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university, or is a graduate of an approved LPN program. Active LPN License to practice in the State of Georgia SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Provides oversight and direction unlicensed nursing personnel. EEO / M / F / D / V / Drug Free Workplace Eatonton Facebook