Nurse

Guest Services, Inc.•Waldorf, MD

9d•$20 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Administrator, this position will provide daily ADL's, assist with vital signs, weights, feedings, activities, companionship and one on one caregiving. Oversees staff to ensure resident care, monitoring and appropriate interaction. Provides constant assessment of residents to assure safety within the environment. Also, assist with residents needs including keeping rooms clean & organized. This position has a pay range of $20.00 - $25.00 based on experience.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age with a current LPN or RN License.
Must be able to pass a reading/writing test and understand and communicate effectively in English.
Possess clear verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, residents, families, co-workers, medical providers, and the public.
Ability to apply common sense understanding and carry out oral or written instructions.
Define problems, collect information and other data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete as well as abstract variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Requires a thorough working knowledge and understanding of practices, procedures and policies pertaining to The Assisted Living Facility.
Adhere to Company standards.
Must possess effective communication and interpersonal skills; strong organizational skills with an ability to plan, prioritize, and execute tasks in an efficient manner without sacrificing quality and accuracy; ability to interface effectively with co-workers, medical providers, customers and families, and general public; and a demonstrate a pleasant and professional demeanor.
Performs multi tasks under pressure, analyzes complex and diverse information; identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; listens to others and solves conflicts; speaks clearly and persuasively and demonstrates group presentation skills; effective time management, organization and multi-tasking skills; capable of preserving confidential or sensitive information; builds morale and promotes teamwork; adapts to changes in the work environment and implements effective changes to improve results; looks for ways to improve and promote quality and increase productivity; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; and meets productivity and integrity standards of the Company.
Regular contact with social services agencies, physicians and other medical providers and their staff, residents and potential residents and their families, hospice providers, as well as other Company personnel to obtain information, resolve problems, prioritize tasks, and execute responsibilities.
This position is expected to exercise initiative performing the assigned tasks and delegated responsibilities and to ensure that all established guidelines are met.
The employee is expected to solve problems by exercising sound decision-making and accurate judgment based upon knowledge of sound memory care and Assisted Living practices, management policies and procedures.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities

Make daily rounds with outgoing and incoming staff.
Medication administration and accuracy of medication administration record (MAR).
Ensures proper check-in, storage and destruction of all medications, including narcotics.
Provide scheduled and sporadic med-cart audits.
Ensures daily input of physician orders in the medical records and corresponding changes to medication administration records when received, including the completion of T.O's.
Ongoing monitoring of residents' health status including wound treatment/first aid and documentation of both.
Supervises care providers in their efforts to provide resident care and ensures employee adherence to state/ facility/company policies.
Physician notification of changes of resident condition and/or clarification of orders.
Notifies Administrator when warranted, related to occurrences/incident's.
Supports/teaches/assists/leads the Resident Care staff.
Communicates any changes involving the resident to all parties necessary.
Interacts with families to assure their loved ones' needs are being met.
Interacts with residents and Caregivers to enable residents to maintain their highest level of functioning, physically and socially.
Update resident assessments and service plans with other nursing staff.
Maintain resident records to include completion of mandatory forms, accuracy of medication administration record physician orders and responsible parties, etc.
Reports any suspicion or evidence of elder abuse, mistreatment, or neglect as outlined in Personnel Policies.
Reports any needed repairs of community-owned property to maintenance, and if needed to Administrator.
Intervenes in situations involving unsafe or inadequate care and reports immediately to the Administrator.
Promptly answers emergency call system, telephone, and call lights.
Participates in all scheduled team member meetings as requested.
Participates in voluntary and mandatory on-going education and in-service training.
Applies non-sterile bandages/dressings and applies anti-embolism stockings (TED hose).
Demonstrates good practice of infection control policies by understanding the infectious process and modes of disease transmission, and by using appropriate hand washing techniques.
Demonstrates understanding and support of Resident Rights.
Provides basic emergency care as determined by the emergency needs of the resident.
Supports the mental health and social service needs of residents by: observing and reporting mental status and behavior changes.
Performs and completes assignments within established procedures and guidelines.
Performs other tasks as assigned.