Registered Nurse

HarborChase of Branford•Branford, CT

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Supervise delivery of resident care provided by licensed and non-licensed nursing personnel while maintaining, or exceeding, HRA standards. Provides direct supervision of resident care staff including monitoring job performance, conducting associate performance evaluations, coaching and counseling associates and providing training and education. The ability to work in a safe and alert manner. The ability to take ownership for associate’s safety and the safety of the residents. Must disclose any medication that might impair associate’s ability to perform the job safely or competently. Leads by example exhibiting the CORE Values through servant leadership. Encourages teamwork and promotes company philosophy. Attends required community meetings and participates Life Enrichment activities when able. Completes all required courses in adherence with HRA University. Is prompt and able to perform the required duties of the position on a regular, predictable basis. Becomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person using the Safe Return program or equivalent. Becomes familiar and understands the steps for fire evacuation. All associates are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for all community residents.

Requirements

Graduated from an accredited program for Registered Nurses and is currently registered in the state of this community.
Must obtain valid Continuing Education credits as required by the state of this community.
Training in the special needs of the cognitively impaired resident, i.e. Alzheimer and Dementia training with focus on Validation Therapy
Basic CPR/first aid training
One additional year of experience with a long term facility in a licensed staff position
One to two years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience using Microsoft Office and Outlook software. Basic typing skills required
Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, associates, residents, family members, and outside contacts
Knowledge of current Federal and State regulations pertaining to assisted living and/or memory care communities as well as regulations on Resident’s Rights
Able to make independent decisions
Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens
In all Florida Companies, this position requires a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Nice To Haves

Organizational or management experience supervising others preferred
Ability to respond during off-duty hours to questions and emergencies

Responsibilities

Meet with each resident on a regular basis to provide health and wellness checks and answer any health-related questions
Review all resident information and complete an assessment of the resident prior to move-in, when changes in the resident’s condition occur, and as required by residence policy and state regulation
Review the resident’s medical report prior to move-in to ensure that the residence can provide for the resident’s individual needs and regulatory requirements have been fulfilled
Order medications and oversee the resident’s medication schedule for residents receiving medication administration services
Ensure proper documentation for medication assistance / administration
Assist the Dir. of Resident Care (DRC) or Dir. of Assisted Living (DAL) to develop and maintain an up-to-date individual service plan for each resident ensuring it’s implementation
Maintain ongoing communications with the resident, resident’s family, and physician regarding the resident’s medical needs
Coordinate additional health services the resident may need
Assist in coordinating resident transfer to and from a hospital or another facility
Assist with counseling residents and families
Be on call for medical questions and resident emergencies as scheduled
Assist in coordinating residents’ dietary needs with the Director of Food & Beverage
Review changes in residents’ conditions with the DRC or DAL, Executive Director, and residents’ physician
Oversee and assist with training regarding residents’ health and wellness
Ensure that all infection control guidelines are met
Maintain residents’ wellness files
Facilitate OSHA training and assist employees with OSHA compliance
Coordinate state-required training with ED to ensure regulatory compliance