Registered Nurse RN Assisted Living & Memory Care

The Goodman Group, LLC•Sarasota, FL

16h

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides high-quality, holistic nursing care in accordance with professional nursing practice standards and applicable health care regulations. The RN leads or directs licensed and non-professional staff in the delivery of direct resident care and support functions at an assisted living and memory care community. Available full-time schedules are day shift, 7 a.m.–7 p.m., and night shift, 7 p.m.–7 a.m., with alternating weekly workdays as specified in the posting. The role includes providing nursing care; assessing residents and developing or updating care and service plans; administering medications; maintaining complete and accurate medical records; communicating with residents, families, health care providers, and nursing management; and supporting facility safety, sanitation, and staffing standards. The RN supervises the nursing unit’s work standards, though CNAs and caregivers do not directly report to this position. The position may involve exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants, and hazardous chemicals. Physical demands include walking long distances, standing for extended periods, repetitive movement, working on one’s feet for 8–12 hours with minimal breaks, and lifting or pushing and pulling up to 50 pounds at times. The role may require nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

Meet all applicable state and federal requirements for the position.
Hold a current, active, unencumbered RN license in the applicable state, in good standing throughout employment, with no disciplinary action in effect against the license.
Be able to make independent decisions and follow instructions.
Deal tactfully with personnel, prospective residents, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and personnel, and the public.
Be capable of working with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people.
Communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, prospective residents, residents, and families.
Be able to execute tasks independently and express oneself clearly and effectively.
Have general computer literacy.
Meet physical demands that may include walking long distances, extended standing, repetitive movement, working on one’s feet for 8–12 hours with minimal breaks, and lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds at times.
Be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays when required.

Nice To Haves

One year of nursing experience in home care, assisted living, or a long-term care facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct daily nursing functions in accordance with rules, regulations, and guidelines for long-term care and assisted living communities.
Ensure assigned nursing personnel comply with written policies, procedures, and the safety program.
Admit, transfer, and discharge residents, documenting care and services provided.
Participate in orienting new residents and family members to the facility.
Make rounds with health care providers as needed and assign nursing personnel according to resident care plans, service plans, and provider orders.
Complete daily clinical and environmental rounds, evaluate resident care, and report significant events.
Address resident and family issues and report significant concerns to the supervisor.
Participate in facility surveys or inspections as requested by management.
Complete initial assessments and assist with or develop interim care and service plans; update, review, and transcribe plans based on resident needs and new provider orders.
Assist with service plans as directed by the Director of Nursing.
Communicate with health care providers regarding treatment plans, orders, and progress notes.
Review medical records for treatments, medication orders, diets, laboratory work, and related implementation and follow-up.
Arrange diagnostic and therapeutic services as ordered and according to established procedures.
Communicate department policies and procedures to personnel, residents, and visitors.
Provide written and oral shift reports and recommendations to nursing management regarding resident condition changes and other shift activities.
Complete resident accident and incident reports and submit them to the Director of Nursing.
Complete assessments and other required medical record documentation, ensuring it is clinically accurate and policy-compliant.
Provide resident and family information for care conferences and other meetings.
Report discrepancies in provider orders, diet changes, charting, and other documentation to the supervisor.
Review interdisciplinary team documentation and progress notes to determine whether care and service plans are being followed; report concerns to the supervisor.
Inform nursing personnel about new admissions and care needs, ensure rooms are ready, and greet newly admitted residents.
Notify the attending health care practitioner and family when a resident’s condition changes.
Assist in arranging resident transportation and third-party services.
Prepare and administer medications ordered by the health care provider.
Monitor supplies and equipment, including floor-stock medications, and report needs to the supervisor; help maintain adequate stock levels on the premises.
Review medication administration records for completeness and accurate transcription of provider orders and report concerns.
Dispose of drugs and narcotics according to established procedures.
Supervise the nursing unit to ensure personnel perform assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards.
Work with the Director of Nursing to address staff performance issues, including issues that may lead to termination.
Review complaints and grievances and work with the Director of Nursing on action plans and resolution.
Make protective equipment available to staff and maintain nursing work areas, resident rooms, and treatment areas in a clean and sanitary manner.
Recommend nursing department equipment and supply needs to the Director of Nursing.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Provide courteous, responsive, competent, timely, and caring service to residents in accordance with the Platinum Service® program.
Follow facility policies and procedures; management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities.