Nurse Assistant Manager Solvista Health

Job Description

Job Type: Full time, Salaried

Wage: $62,500/yr.

Location: Salida, CO.

• Supervise, coordinate, and evaluate the performance of nursing assistants
• Assign duties and manage daily staffing to ensure adequate coverage
• Oversee daily unit operations, providing support to staff and attending to patient needs
• Monitor patient care activities to ensure safety, dignity, and quality standards are met
• Provide guidance, coaching, and corrective action when needed
• Assist with onboarding, orientation, and ongoing training of nursing assistants
• Serve as a resource and liaison between NAs, nurses, and management
• Observe and report changes in patient condition to licensed nursing staff
• Review timecards for accuracy, and approve
• Ensure compliance with infection control, safety, and regulatory requirements
• Participate in performance evaluations and disciplinary processes
• Assist with scheduling, attendance tracking, and timekeeping as assigned
• May be required to work units when staffing is insufficient
• Promote teamwork, professionalism, and a positive work environment
• Audit nurse assistant chart documentation
• Perform duties as assigned by the nurse manager

• Supervision of Nurse Assistants

• Bachelor’s degree relevant to healthcare field
• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification (state-specific) preferred, not required
• Previous experience as a nurse assistant; supervisory or lead experience preferred
• Knowledge of patient care techniques, safety practices, and healthcare regulations
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to handle conflict, multitask, and work under pressure
• CPR certification

This job operates in a fast paced, professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers. The position may require travel to conferences, meetings, and branch locations on a regular or intermittent basis. Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.

In a health center environment, there is potential for contact with blood‑borne pathogens and communicable diseases, as well as potential for contact with dissatisfied or abusive individuals. Interaction with persons who are mentally ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset may occur.

Physical

Activities:

The role is largely sedentary but may involve standing or sitting for extended periods, bending at the waist, handling papers, and operating equipment. Regularly required to talk or hear. Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. Ability to lift 10–25 lbs unassisted.

• Annual TB federally required drug screening, and influenza vaccination or compliance with policy and procedure
• Valid state driver's license required
• Successful candidate must submit to and pass a post‑offer drug screen, background check, and FBI fingerprint check

Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.