Registered Nurse - Skilled Nursing

Senior Lifestyle•Gorham, ME

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the daily clinical aspect functioning to meet all residents’ needs. This individual is responsible for medication supervision/administration in compliance with Federal & State regulations and Senior Lifestyle Corporation guidelines. May be responsible for the admissions of new residents to include all admission assessments and documentation. Responsible for completing acute and long-term care plans or service plans. May be responsible for clinical system tracking (i.e. wounds or infection control) under the direction of the Director of Nursing. May be responsible for discharges, assessments, and clinical documentation as indicated. Provide general consultation regarding health-related concerns within the community. Notify physicians and/or family members of any change in resident’s health and provides proper documentation. Respond quickly to all emergencies. Maintain close communication with all departments and staff members. Maintain confidentiality of residents’ and prospective residents’ information. Understand role in the Safety & Disaster Plan. Provide educational meetings for residents and staff.

Requirements

An Associate’s Degree or equivalent from a two year college or technical school: or Two years related experience and/or training equivalent combination of education and applicable experience.
Nursing as an area of study.
1+ years of experience in skilled, sub-acute, or memory care setting.
A Registered Nurse’s License current, with no judgments against it, in the state in which he/she is practicing.
CPR certified.
Acceptable fluency in English in order to perform job duties and speak, read, write, and communicate with supervisors, coworkers, residents, and applicable third parties.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to work as part of a team and handle multiple tasks safely and effectively.

Responsibilities

Medication supervision/administration in compliance with Federal & State regulations and Senior Lifestyle Corporation guidelines.
Admissions of new residents to include all admission assessments and documentation.
Completing acute and long-term care plans or service plans.
Clinical system tracking (i.e. wounds or infection control) under the direction of the Director of Nursing.
Discharges, assessments, and clinical documentation as indicated.
Provide general consultation regarding health-related concerns within the community.
Notify physicians and/or family members of any change in resident’s health and provides proper documentation.
Respond quickly to all emergencies.
Maintain close communication with all departments and staff members.
Maintain confidentiality of residents’ and prospective residents’ information.
Understand role in the Safety & Disaster Plan.
Provide educational meetings for residents and staff.