Registered Nurse/RN Assisted Living

The Goodman Group • Largo, FL

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About The Position

Regal Palms is a vibrant senior living community, located on The Palms of Largo campus, which has been part of the Largo community since 1990. Residents enjoy a lifestyle likened to living in a five-star resort, and includes fine dining, a variety of social activities and life enrichment programs. The RN plays an integral role in the success of our team, our community and creating a place our residents are proud to call home. The primary purpose of this position is to provide high quality, holistic nursing care in accordance with nursing practice standards and health care regulations, which govern the practice of professional nursing. Lead or direct licensed and non-professional staff in the delivery of direct resident care and support functions.

Requirements

• Must possess a current and active license to practice as an RN in this state.
• Experience in a home care, assisted living, or long-term care facility.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions, follow instructions.
• Must be able to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must be able to work with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people within the facility.
• Must be able to speak, write and understand English in a manner that is sufficient for effective communication with supervisors, employees, residents, and families.

Responsibilities

• Conduct the daily nursing functions in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility.
• Ensure that all nursing personnel assigned to you comply with the written policies and procedures including the safety program.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents with documentation regarding care and service provided.
• Participate in the orientation of new residents/family members to the facility.
• Make rounds with health care provider.
• Utilize nursing personnel qualifications according to the resident's care plan, wishes, and health care provider orders.
• Complete daily clinical and environmental rounds to evaluate resident care being provided and report significant events.
• Meet and resolve issues with residents and/or family members. Report significant issues to the supervisor.
• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) as requested by management.
• May be responsible for clinical programs as directed, e.g. dementia, wound care, quality assurance, infection control, admissions.
• Complete an initial assessment and develop interim care plan.
• Update, review, and transcribe the care plan that identifies the goals, problems, approaches, and revisions based on nursing needs and new health care provider orders.
• Communicate with health care provider to review treatment plans, complete orders, progress notes, etc., in accordance with established policies.
• Review the resident's medical record for specific treatments, medication orders, diets, labs etc., as for implementation and follow up.
• Requisition and arrange for diagnostic and therapeutic services, as ordered by the health care provider, and in accordance with our established procedures.
• Communicate the department's policies and procedures to personnel, residents, and visitors.
• Complete and file assessments and all other medical record documentation as required to provide care services.
• Report all discrepancies noted concerning physician's orders, diet change, charting error, etc., to the supervisor.
• Inform nursing personnel of new admissions and the resident's care needs. Ensure that rooms are ready for new admissions. Greet newly admitted residents upon admission.
• Notify the resident's attending health care practitioner and family when there is a change in the resident's condition.
• Coordinate services with other members of the disciplinary team (Housekeeping, Dining Services, Nursing, etc.) to ensure that the resident's total regimen of care is maintained.
• Prepare and administer medications ordered by the health care provider.
• Ensure that an adequate supply of floor stock medications, supplies, and equipment is on hand to meet the nursing needs of the residents. Report needs to the supervisor.
• Assist with adjusting the staffing needs of the nursing service department necessary to meet the total nursing needs of the residents.
• Assist to develop work assignments, schedule duty hours, and assist and supervise nursing staff to ensure that all personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards.
• Maintain nursing service work areas (i.e., nurses' stations, medicine preparation rooms, etc.), resident rooms, and treatment areas in a clean and sanitary manner.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Plan Options
• Medical and Prescription Coverage
• Dental and Vision Coverage
• $10k Life Insurance Coverage*
• Supplemental Insurance Options
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Generous Company Matching Benefits
• Employee Support Program (ESP)
• Tuition Discounts with Rasmussen College
• Educational Support
• Team Member Referral Bonus
• Shift Differentials
• LifeMart Employee Discounts
• OnShift Engage Bonus and Incentives
• Generous Paid Time Off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Management of Companies and Enterprises
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree