LPN / RN Resource Nurse

IMMANUEL LIVING • Kalispell, MT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to facilitate day to day operations on the floor in planning, organizing, direction and coordinating guest / resident Care in The Retreat. This position is Full Time 12-hour shifts with the opportunity to pick up more shifts as a floor nurse. The role changes daily based on the needs of the floor. The position reports to the Director of Nursing and interacts with managers, staff and other departmental staff, residents, and resident designees, to promote resident care. Immanuel Living is a not-for-profit, Life Plan Community located in Kalispell, MT, offering residents new possibilities each day with resort-style amenities, numerous options for healthy lifestyles, and a breathtaking location in the Flathead Valley near Glacier National Park. Immanuel Living is the primary residence for 300 older adults living in our independent villa apartments, assisted living and memory support residences, our post-acute rehab and long-term care residences, and includes multiple dining rooms, a fitness center, art studio, and more. Immanuel Living is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America and is committed to its philosophy of providing a faith-based environment to enrich the lives of older adults while maintaining its local and regional reputation as the leader in senior living for its quality of services and innovation.

Requirements

• Current unencumbered Montana RN/LPN License.
• Current Healthcare Provider CPR certification.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in long term care/skilled nursing.
• Will consider combinations of experience and education.
• Possess knowledge of the health care environment, long term care regulations, and care delivery systems as they apply to the clinical practices on the unit.
• Ability to employ critical thinking skills, decision making and professional judgment.
• Graduation from high school or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality of residents, resident family members, coworkers, and Immanuel Living.
• Understand and support the philosophy, policies, and standards of Immanuel Living and Maintain quality of resident care, including compliance with Facility policies and procedures, and State and Federal guidelines.
• Follow facility and department policies and procedures.
• Provide consistent quality and valued service, while complying with Corporate and Department policies and procedures and State and Federal regulations.
• Respect the privacy, confidentiality, and possessions of those Immanuel Living serves, its staff, and Immanuel Living.
• Contribute to an atmosphere of positivity, teamwork, and mutual support, while leading by example.
• Ensure that a safe living and working environment exists.
• Attend work regularly and follow established work schedule to meet the needs of the department.
• Manage use of work time wisely.
• Create a supportive department culture by fostering individual motivation, coaching and training for optimum job performance.
• Educate employees on clinical practices and efficiencies.
• Plan work schedules and assign work to staff to ensure adequate service and coverage.
• Analyze problems or procedures, evaluate alternatives and select best course of action; use of logic and commonly accepted practices in decision making to ensure timely effective solutions.
• This position cannot authorize exceptions to corporate policy or procedure.
• Exhibit a demonstrated commitment to the mission and Immanuel Spirit of Immanuel Living.
• Work as a facilitator with the goal to have the floor function as efficiently as possible to benefit the guests/residents.
• Create an environment of collaboration and mentorship.
• Support customer service guidelines by developing patient/resident and family relations, supporting the care team to provide exemplary customer service and demonstrating proactive service recovery.
• Work the floor if there is a licensed nurse opening that has not been filled.
• Implement resident/guest plan of care or assist other licensed personnel in implementing the plan of care.
• Round units every morning, provide nursing report to the IDT team in clinical meeting.
• Assist with admissions throughout the day such as room ready, equipment needed in room, pharmacy notification, orders in PCC.
• Assist with discharges and education of guest/resident as needed by the nursing team.
• Monitor unit dashboard and follow up on incomplete UDA’s, charting MAR/TAR/POC.
• Assists with treatments i.e., catheter changes, IV starts, dressing changes, immunizations etc.
• Draw blood on Monday and Wednesday morning and take it to lab if needed.
• Complete/assist with wound rounds on Wednesday.
• Assist in dining rooms with meals, passing trays/feeding residents/guests.
• Complete follow up by the end of the day.
• Review provider folders daily, and round with provider as needed.
• Oversee units to allow direct care nurses to leave unit for 30-minute lunch, as well as attending care conference.
• Adhere to State and Federal rules and regulations concerning delivery of resident care and assure that nursing services are provided and documented accordingly.
• Evaluate nursing care delivery by administering resident care audits and perform focused rounds in the unit/facility to ensure that the safety, comfort and needs of patients/residents and families are provided in a timely, courteous and professional manner.
• Maintain a visible and participatory presence on the unit and address needs or concerns in a timely manner.
• Maintain adherence of nursing practice on the unit according to the Montana State Nurse Practice Act, the State Board of Nursing regulations, the regulatory standards governing Immanuel Living and the application of the standards to the policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Retirement Savings Program with strong employer match
• Affordable medical benefits
• Generous paid-time off (PTO) program including vacation days, sick days, personal days, and holidays
• Optional dental insurance
• Employee wellness programs
• Employee Educational Assistance promoting lifelong learning
• Free and discounted employee meals

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED