RN Designee (Assisted Living)

3db3d6a8-1de1-4ffc-bf60-68f204d46c0a•Mystic, CT

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The ALSA Nurse Coordinator (ANC) provides leadership, management, and assessment support for the SALSA RN and assists in managing resident care services in the assisted living community. Management duties include supervising resident care assistants (RCAs) and LPNs, conducting resident assessments, and managing care as defined by the SALSA. The role includes conducting initial and ongoing nursing assessments; developing, implementing, and evaluating resident service plans; managing medications and physician orders; educating residents and families; coordinating care and maintaining continuity with other professionals; and documenting care accurately and promptly. The ANC also conducts supervisory visits, participates in educational programs and meetings, makes referrals and plans for changes in services, and ensures nursing services are available around the clock. On-call duties are shared with the SALSA, and the position requires flexibility to cover open nursing shifts across all three shifts when needed.

Requirements

RN degree required.
Current RN license in good standing with the State of Connecticut.
A bachelor's degree in nursing with two years of full-time clinical experience, or a nursing diploma or associate's degree with four years of full-time clinical experience.

Nice To Haves

Home care, community health, or assisted living experience.

Responsibilities

Perform initial and ongoing nursing assessments using the nursing process to establish comprehensive, goal-directed resident plans of services.
Develop, implement, and evaluate resident plans of services.
Manage medications and follow through on physician orders.
Transcribe, implement, and evaluate physician orders in a timely manner.
Educate, supervise, and counsel residents and families regarding assisted living procedures and other care needs.
Coordinate plans of services and maintain continuity of care with other professionals.
Document accurate, pertinent, and comprehensive information in a timely and concise manner.
Conduct supervisory visits of resident care assistants, companions, and homemakers as required.
Arrange and participate in educational programs, in-services, meetings, and workshops, and use current literature to enhance professional skills and knowledge.
Complete assessments as often as necessary based on the client's condition, but at least every 120 days, and take prompt action when a change in condition requires a change in the service program.
Refer clients to appropriate professionals or agencies when needed, provide current clinical information, and ensure appropriate arrangements if the client's condition is no longer chronic and stable.
Plan for clients who will no longer receive or require assisted living services agency services.
Implement or delegate responsibility for making nursing services available 24 hours a day.
Provide nursing services including client teaching, wellness teaching, health promotion, and disease prevention.
Administer medications and delegate supervision of self-administered medications as specified.
Share on-call responsibilities with the SALSA.
Cover open nursing shifts when needed, including shifts across all three shifts.
Perform other duties as assigned.