Tasks

• Implements the policies and procedures of Credo Senior Living.
• Conducts, in cooperation with the Director, the initial and ongoing assessments of each resident, utilizing the nursing process and appropriate forms (FCS, NSA, HCP) to determine resident need.
• In cooperation with the Director, develops, implements, and updates the Negotiated Service Agreement/Health Care Plan for each resident.
• Administers or supervises the administration of medications and treatments to residents by checking the MAR and reviewing the medication administration practices of each CMA/LPN periodically.
• Practices the standard precautions of infection control, and monitors staff and residents for compliance with local/state health code/infection control practices.
• Carries out and/or supervises the implementation of physicians’ orders. Also documents refusal to follow physicians’ orders and monitors situation.
• Documents and maintains records of all resident procedures, instructions, observations and progress per documentation guidelines and policy and procedures.
• Completes documentation in a timely manner, such as doctor appointments, new orders received, nursing notes, incident reports, etc.
• Communicates resident information to the residence staff as indicated, through direct communication, staff communication, books, and/or staff meetings/in-services.
• Communicates with on-call nurses and documents all procedures, instructions, observations, etc.
• Reports changes in the condition of the resident or the family situation to the Director, health care provider, staff, and/or family as indicated.
• Works scheduled shift, scheduled weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts (work the floor) when necessary (e.g., employee ill, no call/no show, short of staff).

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director or Nurse Manager.

Requirements

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand, walk, engage in a full range of motion; ability to lift/carry medium weight (up to 35 pounds) and engage in pushing and pulling light weight; must have normal peripheral vision and normal vision and hearing (after correction); must have normal depth perception and sense of touch. Ability to move about with reasonable accommodation, reach, turn, twist, and touch.
• Must be able to operate building equipment.
• Must be able to provide personal care to residents, ambulating, lifting, toileting, and turning individual of at least 150 pounds.

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Referral program

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Physical setting:

• Assisted living facility
• Long term care

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person