Nurse - Designee Traditional

Benchmark Senior Living•Avon, CT

39d

About The Position

The Nurse Designee manages the successful operation of the Resident Care Department, under the leadership of the Resident Care Director (RCD). The Nurse Designee is responsible for the oversight, coaching, and direct supervision of all resident care service providers in the community. The Nurse Designee's management scope includes direct supervision of resident care positions, resident assessment, and management as defined by the Resident Care Director. The Nurse Designee fills in as the leader for the Resident Care Department in the absence of the RCD.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved RN program (per state requirements).
Minimum 1 to 2 years of experience working as a nurse in a Home Health, SNF and/or Assisted Living facility.
Valid, unrestricted RN state license
Current CPR, First Aid, and Heimlich certification, if required
Understands advanced directives and end-of-life care
Understands nursing function in assisted living and memory care
Understands quality of care and life objectives
Demonstrates knowledge of Benchmark Standards and Practices
Demonstrates working knowledge of state regulations
Possess knowledge of policies in the resident handbook
Excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to relate in a positive and professional way to a diverse resident and employee population.
Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality regarding residents, staff and the Community.
Proficient using MS office and electronic health records

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with the elderly in a paid or volunteer position highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates expertise in clinical skills and nursing judgement within their scope of practice.
Completes a thorough assessment of potential residents. Obtains the medical information release form from primary care physician as needed
Develops a plan of care (in collaboration with the RCD) based on the identified physical and psychological problems of the resident including: the identified problems; resident specific goals and planned program interventions
Develops a service plan (in collaboration with the RCD) according to the requirements outlined in the state regulations. Accurately assesses, communicates, and documents residents' status.
Coordinates care needs with community providers via an effective case management process
Measures and accurately records vital signs (temperatures, pulse, respiration, blood pressure weight and height) where appropriate as per state regulations
Observes and reports any significant changes in resident behavior and health to the RCD, physician, family, RCAs, and Executive Director per state regulations
Recognizes and assists in the prevention of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation (financial and other) and reports to appropriate sources per state regulations
Directs and supervises the daily work assignments of the Resident Care Assistants. Serves as first point of contact for the care associates regarding assignment questions or concerns
Participates in the hiring and termination processes as they relate to resident care associates. Sources and screens new candidates and facilitate/co-facilitates terminations.
Provides direct input into performance reviews, merit increases, and any necessary disciplinary documentation for care associates and presents reviews with the RCD
Closely mentors, guides and directs the Lead Resident Care Assistants in all aspects of their job
Ensures compliance with all resident care related regulations (e.g. medication management)
Demonstrates infection prevention and control
Demonstrates personal and resident safety
Ensures physician and family notification per state regulations
Actively participates in the QA process per assignment
Provides ongoing supervision of residents' health related activities: complying with health care instructions explained by health care professionals; promptly and appropriately seeking and obtaining medical attention when needed.
Conducts documentation audits as required.
Functions as Resident Care Director as required.
Participates in training/ in-service as required by Benchmark and state regulations.