Area Nurse - Maine
About The Position
The Area Nurse is based in Maine and is responsible for medication administration training for the Assisted Living Department in compliance with federal and state regulations and Senior Lifestyle Corporation guidelines. The role conducts proxy caregiver training upon hire and annually, observes medication aides quarterly while they pass medications, and documents their competency. It also completes skills competency checklists for medication aides and resident care aides upon hire and annually. The Area Nurse responds quickly to emergencies, maintains close communication with Health and Wellness Directors, and provides educational meetings and staff in-services as needed. The role may manage licensed and non-licensed care staff as needed. The position requires consistent business travel and interaction with residents, guests, and coworkers, including residents who may be ill, disabled, emotionally upset, or hostile.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a nursing field.
- At least 3 years of nursing or direct resident care experience in a healthcare facility.
- Management experience.
- Active nursing license.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Comfort with and willingness to travel consistently for business purposes.
- Ability to communicate and listen professionally with residents, guests, and coworkers.
- Ability to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and sometimes hostile residents.
- Strong management skills and willingness to work harmoniously with all staff members.
- Compassion and patience, including during stressful work situations.
Responsibilities
- Provide medication administration training for the Assisted Living Department in compliance with federal and state regulations and Senior Lifestyle Corporation guidelines.
- Conduct proxy caregiver training upon hire and annually.
- Observe medication aides quarterly while they pass medications and document their competency.
- Complete skills competency checklists for medication aides and resident care aides upon hire and annually.
- Respond quickly to emergencies.
- Maintain close communication with Health and Wellness Directors.
- Provide educational meetings for resident care staff as needed.
- Provide staff in-services and education as needed.
- Manage licensed and non-licensed care staff as needed.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Retirement benefits
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Paid time off
- Access to DailyPay to receive earned but unpaid wages before the next payday
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
