COMMUNITY NURSE #2

Allouez Senior Living•Green Bay, WI

11d

About The Position

The Community Nurse coordinates health care services for assigned residents on a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week basis. The role participates in developing, renewing, and maintaining individual service plans; recommends health care goals and supports their implementation; coordinates and oversees House Managers and caregivers; provides clinical services as needed; trains staff; and delegates medication administration, assistance, and health care tasks in accordance with state regulations and the Nurse Practice Act. The nurse works closely with the Executive Director to address residents’ personal and health care needs, coordinate ancillary services, monitor quality of care, maintain accurate records, and communicate with residents, families, designated agents, physicians, and staff. The position also responds to concerns and emergencies, supports resident move-ins and move-outs, and upholds Frontida’s values: Tell the Truth, Work Hard, Follow the Rules, Love Others, and Have Fun.

Requirements

Successfully complete the probationary period.
Effective supervisory skills.
Ability to communicate and work effectively with employees at all levels of the company.
Ability to relate appropriately to the public, residents, families, employees, and other professionals.
Ability to teach and train effectively.
Willingness to adhere to assisted-living principles when providing services.
Ability and willingness to perform the position’s responsibilities adequately and apply basic management principles of a Registered Nurse.
At least one year of home health or geriatric nursing experience in a similar position.
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current Registered Nurse license in the state of employment.
History of actively demonstrating Frontida’s culture and providing extraordinary care to residents.
Ability to sit regularly and occasionally kneel, crouch, and stand.
Ability to travel to the office and work frequently on a computer.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, including 30 pounds regularly.
Must be free of non-treated communicable diseases.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.

Nice To Haves

Rehabilitation and restorative experience.

Responsibilities

Represent Frontida professionally and uphold its culture and values.
Work with the Executive Director to support residents and designated agents with personal and health care needs; notify physicians or designated agents about resident status changes as appropriate.
Supervise, assist with, and coordinate resident services, including services provided by independently contracted health care providers.
Conduct resident evaluations, develop and update individual service plans and schedules, and address residents’ physical, social, spiritual, and psychological needs.
Ensure timely resident assessments and appropriate charges based on assessments.
Provide first aid to residents and staff within scope of practice, and provide treatments based on service plans and nursing license.
Advocate for residents and communicate with designated agents as requested or required.
Assure the quality of resident services, investigate complaints, report findings and recommendations to the Executive Director, and ensure appropriate follow-up.
Ensure compliance with resident-care rules and regulations, including HIPAA, state regulations, and OSHA requirements.
Administer medications and treatments as directed by service plans; observe and document results; run reports to monitor electronic health record compliance.
Evaluate health emergencies and determine appropriate emergency medical measures.
Conduct or coordinate health care clinics for residents.
Coordinate resident move-outs with the Executive Director when assigned; assist with move-ins and resident orientations.
Complete forms and maintain accurate resident service, treatment, medication, and nursing records, including notes and changes of condition.
Review resident records, treatments, medication books, physician orders, and move-in or move-out information; initiate appropriate follow-up and ensure accurate transcription of physician orders.
Supervise medication ordering from the pharmacy and coordinate therapeutic diet orders with staff.
Identify resident and staff training needs; conduct required training and orient and instruct caregivers.
Coordinate delegation of medication administration, medication assistance, and health care tasks in accordance with state regulations and the Nurse Practice Act.
Coordinate ancillary health care services with the Executive Director and residents, including services for complex health care needs.
Respond to resident and staff concerns by investigating, resolving, or referring them to the Executive Director as appropriate.
Maintain requested statistics and submit required reports.
Assist with good relations, marketing, life enrichment, and staff recruiting.
Ensure residents and staff receive Mantoux tests in an appropriate, cost-effective manner.
Monitor caregiver work performance and report concerns to the Executive Director; ensure staff know and follow infection-control procedures.
Attend service plan conferences and maintain required service and treatment records.
Work with staff and designated agents to identify and follow up on resident problems, concerns, or issues.
Participate in the on-call schedule and refer residents for emergency care when appropriate.
Establish and maintain constructive working relationships; follow policies, procedures, safety rules, and administrative rules.
Perform other duties as assigned.