Registered Nurse (RN) Assisted Living

The Goodman Group, LLC•Clackamas, OR

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides high-quality, holistic nursing care in accordance with nursing practice standards and the health care regulations governing professional nursing in an assisted living community. The RN leads or directs licensed and non-professional staff in delivering resident care and support functions, while ensuring care follows resident care plans, service plans, provider orders, facility policies, and applicable standards. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with eight-hour shifts. The role includes nursing care, resident assessments and documentation, medication administration, communication with residents, families, providers, and staff, and oversight of nursing-unit work. The RN helps maintain a safe, clean care environment and supports the facility’s Platinum Service® commitment to courteous, responsive, and quality service.

Requirements

Meet all applicable state and federal requirements for the position.
Hold a current, active, unencumbered RN license in the applicable state and maintain 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, prospects, 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, prospects, residents, and families.
Walk long distances and stand for extended periods.
Sustain repetitive movements, including CPR compressions and bagging.
Maintain the physical tolerance to stand, walk, or work on one's feet for 8–12 hours with minimal breaks.
Lift up to 50 pounds at times and push or pull up to 50 pounds at times.
Execute tasks independently, express oneself clearly and effectively, and demonstrate general computer literacy.

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 applicable rules, regulations, and guidelines for long-term care and assisted living communities.
Ensure assigned nursing personnel follow written policies and procedures, including 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 use 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 issues with residents and family members and report significant issues to the supervisor.
Participate in facility surveys or inspections as requested by management.
Take responsibility for clinical programs as directed, potentially including dementia, wound care, quality assurance, infection control, and admissions.
Complete initial assessments and assist with or develop interim care and service plans.
Update, review, and transcribe care plans, reflecting goals, problems, approaches, revisions, nursing needs, and new provider orders.
Assist with service plans as directed by the Director of Nursing.
Communicate with health care providers about treatment plans, orders, and progress notes in accordance with facility policies.
Review medical records for treatments, medication orders, diets, laboratory work, and related implementation and follow-up.
Arrange diagnostic and therapeutic services as ordered by health care providers 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 about changes in resident condition and other activities.
Complete resident accident and incident reports and submit them to the Director of Nursing.
Complete assessments and other required medical-record documentation, ensuring clinical accuracy.
Provide resident and family information for care conferences and other meetings.
Report discrepancies in provider orders, diet changes, charting, or other matters to the supervisor.
Review interdisciplinary-team documentation and progress notes to determine whether care and service plans are being followed, and report concerns.
Inform nursing personnel about new admissions and resident 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 health care providers.
Monitor floor-stock medications, supplies, and equipment, and report shortages or needs to the supervisor.
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 according to 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.
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 and help ensure adequate on-site stock.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.