RN Designee The Residence at Glastonbury

LCB Senior Living•Glastonbury, CT

3d•$47 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

LCB Senior Living is hiring a full-time RN Designee at The Residence at Glastonbury. This role involves assisting with resident needs, developing service plans, and supervising care associates. The RN Designee provides oversight for both Assisted Living and Reflections Neighborhood, and assists with the supervision of nurses and aides. The position requires administering medications and ensuring compliance with state regulations and company policies.

Requirements

Professional knowledge and skills necessary to assist in the planning for the Resident Care Department in accordance with the current state, federal and local standards to insure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.
Ability to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing is essential.
Shall, at a minimum, be at least 21 years of age.
At least two years of experience in a geriatric setting.
Previous health experience in hospital and/or community setting.
Current RN license.
Must be able to type and use a computer.
Must project a positive attitude towards the service provided.

Nice To Haves

Possibility for tuition reimbursement

Responsibilities

Assist with the evaluation of resident needs and the development and revision of service plans as per state regulatory requirements.
Directs and supervises the daily work assignments of resident care associates.
Evaluates residents issues and medical concerns and discusses with the ED, family and MD as appropriate.
Encourage teamwork through cooperative interactions with all departments to assist in eliminating/ correcting problem areas and overall improvement of services.
Monitors resident care assistants compliance with infection control/sharps disposal program.
Participates in the direct care of residents on an as needed basis.
Provides support to resident care associates regarding assignment questions or concerns as well as emergency situations.
Ensuring that all required staffing and schedules (if applicable), including backup coverage for staff is met at all times.
Ensure completion and review of incident / accident reports and implement changes through proper channels (i.e. Safety Committee etc.) to minimize future issues.
Ensure proper communication with LCB Senior Living and state compliance reporting.
Assists the Resident Care Director with all documentation required by LCB Senior Living or the State Requirements.
The RN Designee provides oversight for both Assisted Living and Reflections Neighborhood.
Assists the SALSA with the supervision of nurses aides and nurses.
With written physicians orders, administers topical and oral medications sublingual, as well as ear and eye drops, administers injectables where allowed by regulation.