Registered Nurse - Skilled Nursing

Senior Lifestyle•Auburn, ME

About The Position

The Registered Nurse is responsible for daily clinical operations to meet residents’ needs in a skilled nursing setting. The role includes medication supervision and administration in compliance with federal and state regulations and company guidelines. Depending on assignment, the nurse may handle resident admissions and assessments, care or service plans, clinical tracking, discharges, and documentation. The nurse provides health-related consultation, communicates changes in residents’ health to physicians and family members, responds to emergencies, coordinates with other departments, protects confidential information, follows the Safety & Disaster Plan, and provides educational meetings for residents and staff. An evening shift from 2:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. is available, and every other weekend is required.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or two years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and applicable experience.
Nursing area of study.
At least 1 year of experience in a skilled, sub-acute, or memory care setting.
Current Registered Nurse license, with no judgments against it, in the state of practice.
CPR certification.
English fluency sufficient 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

Supervise and administer medications in compliance with federal and state regulations and company guidelines.
May conduct new-resident admissions, assessments, and documentation.
Complete acute and long-term care plans or service plans.
May track clinical systems, such as wounds or infection control, under the direction of the Director of Nursing.
May handle discharges, assessments, and clinical documentation as indicated.
Provide general consultation regarding health-related concerns within the community.
Notify physicians and/or family members of changes in residents’ health and document appropriately.
Respond quickly to emergencies.
Maintain close communication with departments and staff members.
Maintain confidentiality of residents’ and prospective residents’ information.
Understand and follow the role in the Safety & Disaster Plan.
Provide educational meetings for residents and staff.