Registered Nurse Consultant

Portland Center Assisted Living•Portland, ME

About The Position

PCAL is part of our First Atlantic Healthcare family of nursing and assisted living facilities, 100% Maine based and family-owned. We take pride in service to others, knowing we make a difference in the lives of our seniors. For you and your team members, our homes provide a rewarding career and sense of purpose. Under the ownership of First Atlantic Healthcare, Portland Center Assisted Living follows in First Atlantic's long standing reputation for excellence in Long Term Care. Learn more about us at https://pcalmaine.com/ $8,000 sign on bonus POSITION SUMMARY The RN Consultant assists the administrator by performing administrative responsibilities in the overall delivery of care. Meets the responsibilities of the RN Consultant as outlined in the state regulations. The RN Consultant will assist First Atlantic Healthcare's southern facilities that include Portland Center of Assisted Living (Portland), Hawthorne House (Freeport) and Montello Manor (Lewiston). ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Overseesnursing care and assures the Nursing Department is in compliance with allstate rules and regulations, meets the facility’s and ANA standards ofcare, and is in compliance with any applicable Federal rules / guidelines. Assures allnursing personnel have received appropriate training, orientation, andevaluation to deliver quality care. Assures allnursing personnel promote and maintain positive relationships with eachother, other departments, residents, families, visitors, and all communityagencies. Researchesand recommends improved methods of delivery of nursing care. CoordinatesCQI process. Collaborateswith the Management Team to implement strategies to assure the delivery ofquality care and a timely admission and discharge process. Supportsadministration in meeting census and case mix goals. Demonstratesinterest in self-growth, professional study and knowledge update. Keepslicense current. Demonstratesinter-departmental cooperation / collaboration and committeeparticipation. Consults appropriately and is receptive to supervision /guidance. Dependableand demonstrates excellent attendance. Followsfacility policies and procedures. Reviewsresident medical records, care, procedures, and practices in the nursingdepartment, assesses the resident for appropriate care based areasassessed, and develops a written report which is given to theAdministrator per state regulations. Must be familiar with stateregulations. The position requires travel, as the RN will rotate between three First Atlantic facilities ( PCAL, Montello, Freeport Place).

Requirements

Managerial knowledge
Experience in nursing; minimum of two (2) years preferred
Grasp of clinical nursing issues and ability to teach / direct staff.
Ability to lead the nursing department in such a way to meet the high standards of the facility.
Ability to work under pressure with interruptions.
Capability to plan, organize and direct nursing service for the residents.
Ability to evaluate nursing service employees.
Ability to teach correct clinical nursing methods.
Knowledge and understanding of federal and state rules and regulations.
Ability to comprehend, supervise, and practice safety procedures and practices.
Ability to be employed per state regulations / or as deemed necessary.
Valid license as a Registered Nurse in the state of Maine

Responsibilities

Overseesnursing care and assures the Nursing Department is in compliance with allstate rules and regulations, meets the facility’s and ANA standards ofcare, and is in compliance with any applicable Federal rules / guidelines.
Assures allnursing personnel have received appropriate training, orientation, andevaluation to deliver quality care.
Assures allnursing personnel promote and maintain positive relationships with eachother, other departments, residents, families, visitors, and all communityagencies.
Researchesand recommends improved methods of delivery of nursing care.
CoordinatesCQI process.
Collaborateswith the Management Team to implement strategies to assure the delivery ofquality care and a timely admission and discharge process.
Supportsadministration in meeting census and case mix goals.
Demonstratesinterest in self-growth, professional study and knowledge update.
Keepslicense current.
Demonstratesinter-departmental cooperation / collaboration and committeeparticipation.
Consults appropriately and is receptive to supervision /guidance.
Dependableand demonstrates excellent attendance.
Followsfacility policies and procedures.
Reviewsresident medical records, care, procedures, and practices in the nursingdepartment, assesses the resident for appropriate care based areasassessed, and develops a written report which is given to theAdministrator per state regulations.
Must be familiar with stateregulations.
The position requires travel, as the RN will rotate between three First Atlantic facilities ( PCAL, Montello, Freeport Place).