POSITION: Nursing Assistant
DEPARTMENT: Tippecanoe Villa
SALARY: $1539.42 Bi-weekly
SHIFTS: 2 Openings: 12AM to 8AM and 8AM to 4PM

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Prepares and dispenses prescribed medications as scheduled, takes vital signs, and implements treatment according to physicians' orders, recording on residents' charts as required. Assesses residents with physical, medical, psychological issues and notifies appropriate personnel. Notifies supervisor, residents’ physician or house physician of resident medical problems as needed, and notifies emergency personnel when the need arises. Schedules and prepares residents for medical appointments, including preparing forms, arranging transportation, and charting and ordering resulting medications from pharmacy as needed. Weighs and takes blood pressure of residents weekly or monthly as ordered by physician, and enters on charts. Schedules laboratory work monthly or as ordered and prepares required forms. Communicates collaboratively with all other staff in department regarding changes in medication, treatment, and various record changes, and changes in residents’ condition. Performs duties of Director of Nursing in his/her absence or as directed, such as scheduling and supervising personnel, and ordering medication refills from pharmacies. Performs duties of management when they are not in the building. Notifies Director or Assistant director of any issues needing immediate attention. Charts any medical, physical, emotional, mental changes of residents in their charts and notifies appropriate Doctors, therapist, or medical personnel. Completes monthly summary reports on all residents as required. Periodically admits new residents as needed, including reviewing physicians' orders, preparing charts, and checking/charting vital signs. Periodically supervises and assists residents with bathing as needed, including providing reminders and assistance regarding personal/oral hygiene. Makes rounds to monitor residents as scheduled throughout the night. Answers telephone as needed, directing to appropriate personnel or taking messages. Monitors medications and supplies inventory and orders from pharmacy. Performs cleaning chores as scheduled, such as washing/cleaning medication trays, countertops, medicine carts, bathroom, refrigerator, desk, and charts. Occasionally transport residents to and from appointments. Performs cleaning chores as needed, such as cleaning spills. Serves on 24-hour call for emergencies. Performs related duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma or GED. Possession of valid Indiana Qualified Medical Aide license, Core A&B certificate, or Medical Assistant degree. Working knowledge of principles and practices of good hygiene, and ability to apply such knowledge in assisting residents with physical and mental disabilities. Working knowledge of universal health precautions and bloodborne pathogens control, and ability to apply such knowledge to prevent infection of self and others. Working knowledge and ability to make practical application of State Board of Health regulations regarding residential care facility operation. Working knowledge of standard housekeeping procedures and ability to properly mix and use cleaning chemicals, disinfectants and related tools, such mops and brooms. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing in a tactful, courteous and positive manner with co-workers, other County departments, residents, families, and physicians, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities and disabilities. Ability to provide public access to or maintain confidentiality of department information and records according to State requirements. Ability to comply with all employer and department policies and work rules, including, but not limited to, attendance, safety, drug-free workplace and personal conduct. Ability to understand, memorize, retain, and carry out written and oral instructions, and present findings in oral or written form Ability to work alone and with others in a team environment with minimum supervision, often under time pressure. Ability to regularly work weekend hours and occasionally work extended and evening hours. Ability to serve on 24-hour call and respond swiftly, rationally and decisively to emergency situations. Ability to supervise and instruct Resident care/environmental and Dietary personnel in absence of supervisor.