The purpose of this job is to ensure residents receive appropriate personal care and are enabled to attain their optimum level of functioning.
Posted Oct 7
Unit and setting
Skilled Nursing The purpose of this job is to ensure residents receive appropriate personal care and are enabled to attain their optimum level of functioning.
License
RN license Possess a Registered Nurse License from the State that is in good standingRegistered Nurse License from the State in good standing
Term
Permanent
Do you qualify?
License
Registered Nurse License from the State in good standingPossess a Registered Nurse License from the State that is in good standing
Certification
CPR certificationRN License, CPR
Education
Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Nursing from an approved School of Nursing
Preferred
Experience
2 years experience in long term care and resident care management2 years experience in long term care and in the management of resident care preferred.
The purpose of this job is to ensure residents receive appropriate personal care and are enabled to attain their optimum level of functioning.The purpose of this job is to ensure residents receive appropriate personal care and are enabled to attain their optimum level of functioning.
Day to day
coordinate resident care with administrator, DON, and multidisciplinary teamCoordinates resident care in conjunction with Administrator, Director of Nursing and other disciplines within Center to ensure quality care.
Day to day
implement and update care plans based on resident needsEnsure care plans are implemented and updated based on resident needs.
Day to day
collaborate on care plan development and provide continuity of careEngages and partners with others to develop care plans and provide continuity of care to facilitate best outcomes for residents and clients.
Day to day
administer scheduled medications ensuring correct dosageAdministers scheduled medication to residents in a timely manner, ensuring proper and correct dosage is given.
Day to day
support survey readiness and quality assurance activitiesSupport survey readiness and quality assurance activities.
Day to day
answer call lights and communicate unmet needsAnswer call lights and communicate needs to appropriate person when unable to independently meet the request.
Day to day
prioritize and address call light requests promptlyDemonstrates ability to prioritize call light request and to make certain all are taken care in a timely manner.
Details
Ability to lift 80-300 lbs with assistance or equipmentAbility to lift 80--300 lbs with assistance/equipment.
Details
Frequent standing, walking, and responding to emergenciesFrequent standing, walking, and responding to emergencies.
The purpose of this job is to ensure residents receive appropriate personal care and are enabled to attain their optimum level of functioning. To ensure that the center remains in compliance with organization, local, state, and federal regulations.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinates resident care in conjunction with Administrator, Director of
Nursing and other disciplines within Center to ensure quality care. * Ensure care plans are implemented and updated based on resident needs.
Engages and partners with others to develop care plans and provide continuity
of care to facilitate best outcomes for residents and clients.
Administers scheduled medication to residents in a timely manner, ensuring
proper and correct dosage is given. * Support survey readiness and quality assurance activities.
Answer call lights and communicate needs to appropriate person when unable to
independently meet the request. Demonstrates ability to prioritize call light request and to make certain all are taken care in a timely manner.
Skills & Competencies
Strong clinical assessment and supervisory skills.
Knowledge of CMS/state regulations and SNF standards.
Effective communication and documentation abilities.
Organizational and time management skills.
Required
Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Nursing from an approved School of
Nursing
Possess a Registered Nurse License from the State that is in good standing
Preferred
2 years experience in long term care and in the management of resident care
preferred.
Physical & Work Requirements
Ability to lift 80--300 lbs with assistance/equipment.
Frequent standing, walking, and responding to emergencies.
