Transportation

About the Role

Coordinate transportation for residents to and from physician appointments under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License for the state in which you are applying.
• Successful completion of State Approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program; name must appear on State Registry as Nurse Aide in good standing.
• Current BLS/CPR certification (required for all SNFs; ALFs as required by state).

Responsibilities

• Organize transportation of residents to complete required appointments based on priority of resident needs.
• Transport residents to and from inpatient and outpatient programs, facilities, and residences.
• Develop driving schedules based on residents’ scheduled medical appointments and program destinations.
• Provide transportation for current or new residents from hospitals after discharge.
• Provide reports, information, and assessments of residents’ behavior or changes in condition during transportation upon return to the center.
• Report changes or abnormal findings in resident status (e.g., consciousness, pain, bleeding, vital signs) that occur during transport.
• Observe residents carefully and report changes in condition to the clinical supervisor.
• Transport medical records for signatures to medical offices.
• Maintain a high level of safety by following safety policies and procedures while in the center and transporting residents.
• Keep the van neat, clean, and in good working condition; ensure routine maintenance is performed, log mileage, and maintain vehicle cleanliness.
• Assist clinical staff with safe lifting, transferring, and/or transporting residents as specified by physician orders or clinical supervisor.
• Assist in the care of residents requiring moderate to total assistance in moving.
• Establish positive communications with outside facilities, hospitals, physicians' offices, and specialty clinics to ensure proper services for residents are maintained and scheduled appropriately.
• Promptly report any scheduling changes to the Director of Nursing (DON), nursing staff, ancillary service providers, and responsible parties, and take follow-up action as necessary.
• Provide adequate hydration to residents at regular intervals each day according to specific resident needs.
• Protect the personal property of the residents of the facility.
• Perform other duties, responsibilities, and activities as assigned or required.