Nurse/LPN: FT, Day Shift

Provision Living•Cincinnati, OH

23h•Onsite

About The Position

As a Nurse, reporting directly to the Director of Nursing, you will provide direct care of residents by providing healthcare & optimal living conditions for seniors in a loving, caring and nurturing environment in accordance with Federal, State and Local regulations. This position is responsible for the health needs of the residents and maintaining the well-being and overall experience of the residents.

Requirements

Bachelor Degree and 0-2 years of experience OR Associate degree and 2-4 years of experience
Accredited LPN or RN degree
Applicable state licensure, required
One to two (1 – 2) years of nursing experience in a senior care community with proven leadership and organizational skills
Demonstrated compliance with State and Local regulations as well as professional standards and practices.
Collaborative team player able to establish effective working relationships with team members.
Demonstrated experience in promoting a high level of customer service and hospitality towards and among all residents, associates, and visitors.
Self-motivated to accomplish goals with a strong sense of accountability for results.
Demonstrated communication excellence, verbally and in writing; comfortable presenting to large groups.
Possess an appreciation of seniors and an understanding of the aging process.
Must possess a general knowledge of laws and restrictions regarding Assisted Living, Memory Care and Independent Living (where applicable), as well as a solid understanding of opportunities and limits of other levels of care within senior living.
Must exhibit and promote a high level of customer service, hospitality, curiosity and friendliness towards all prospects, residents, visitors, employees and the overall community.

Responsibilities

Directly supports the Director of Nursing by providing on-call relief.
Oversees and ensures the delivery of quality care and services to our residents in compliance with the regulations pertaining to care plans and resident assessments.
Ensures the delivery of care to residents to ensure that emotional, physical, psychological and safety needs are met through all program services and activities.
Ensures infection control, pharmaceutical and physical/chemical restraining policies and procedures are followed.
Administers medications and/or treatments for all or a selected group of residents, adhering to facility policies and procedures.
Strives to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices.
Oversees and assures completion of any required documentation in the resident’s medical record.
Completes accident and incident reports, and monthly infection control logs according to facility policy.
Maintains current knowledge of scope of practice for self and others and recognize legal implications when making nursing judgments.
Informs the Director of Nursing, or other appropriate staff regarding changes in resident physical, emotional or behavioral status, orally and via the Stop and Watch tool.
Initiates and contributes to the plan of care for residents, according to resident needs and policy, to promote continuity of care from admission through discharge or transfer.
In the absence of the Director of Nursing the Nurse will be responsible for the overall nursing operations of the facility.
Other duties may be assigned.