Nurse Leader/Supervisor- LPN or RN- Weekend Days- Baylor

RiverWoods Exeter•Manchester, NH

12d

About The Position

Weekend Baylor- Nurse Leader, LPN or RN 7a-7p RiverWoods Manchester is currently hiring for a LPN or RN to join our team as a Nurse Leader! This is a Weekend Baylor position requiring work every weekend. The Nurse Leader will function as a resource for staff nurses and licensed nursing assistants, support nursing staff to manage challenging situations whether they are clinical or psychosocial and provide support with residents and families directly as required in the role. The Nurse Leader will also take on the role of team nurse when needed for staff relief. Additionally, the Nurse Leader must also be able to function as a team nurse as stated below: To assist in assessment and data collection, development and implementation of the plan of care for the residents and to ensure that consistent and appropriate nursing care is provided. To administer medications, provide direct skilled nursing care, supervise direct care partners, and to assist in the education of residents, family members and staff regarding health care issues. RiverWoods is the Seacoast's premier life care community, offering three levels of care - independent, assisted living and skilled nursing. Founded in 1994, our non-profit organization is dedicated to the belief that growing older should enhance, not diminish, the opportunity for a productive and rewarding life. Here, you will have the opportunity to work in a bright, attractive and vibrant community and enjoy a thriving long-term career. At RiverWoods, you can expect to find a fun, energetic and friendly team of people who enjoy working together and creating excellence for our residents. Our staff, residents and trustees are partners in open communication in the development of our organization. We offer: Scholarship & tuition reimbursement Competitive pay & shift differentials Great health benefits and generous earned time off 403b retirement program with company match High staff-to-resident ratios Employee meal program Use of fitness facilities/pool Wellness incentive programs with cash bonuses Non-Profit

Requirements

EDUCATION: Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree or Diploma from an accredited college, university, or nursing school.
EXPERIENCE: Long term care facility and specialized knowledge of nursing care of the elderly and rehabilitative nursing is preferred.
CERTIFICATION: Must hold a nursing license within the State of New Hampshire.
Must maintain CEU's annually.
Must maintain CPR certification.
The Nurse Leader must be Resident Assessment Tool certified.

Nice To Haves

Certified in intravenous administration preferred.
EXPERIENCE: Long term care facility and specialized knowledge of nursing care of the elderly and rehabilitative nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manages and coordinates the care of residents utilizing the nursing process.
Collaborates with team members to formulate individualized resident care plans.
Updates care plans as necessary.
Participates in Resident Care Plan Meetings.
Assesses and documents changes in residents’ physical or mental status and reports findings to the primary care physician and treatment team.
Provides complete clinical data to facilitate decision-making.
Provides leadership and direction for direct care partners.
Prepares daily assignments and delegates workload appropriately.
Supervises direct care team members through observation and evaluation of direct care results and performance.
Establishes positive working relationships with team members, residents and family members to facilitate open, direct communication.
Obtains, administers and documents medications and treatments given to residents following professional guidelines and Nursing department policies.
Inventories and maintains locked system for narcotics.
Cooperates with the overall needs of the facility in times of increased demands.
Completes nurses notes and other required documentation (monthly summaries, fall investigations, wound and skin assessments, etc.) in a timely manner
As part of the nursing management team shares responsibility of being on call for in-house staff.
This may mean assuming coverage as team nurse in any of the units in the event of inadequate numbers of staff to care for residents