Registered Nurse RN Designee/Delegating Nurse

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Position Type:
FTR- Full Time
Shift:
Day Shift
Other Shift:
Brightview is Looking for You!
The Wellness Nurse RN – RN Designee/Delegating Nurse is responsible for monitoring the health and well being of the residents, assisting in training, monitoring medication management, communicating with residents and families, coordinating support services, and maintaining clinical quality assurance in accordance with Federal, State, and local regulations and Brightview’s mission, policies, procedures and standards. The Wellness Nurse RN provides line supervisor task assignments to Resident Assistants, Med Techs and nurses and is available to be on-call in the absence of the Health Services Director.
If you embrace Brightview’s
STARS
core values, we want to hear from you! As a
Registered Nurse in Assisted Living
, you will:
Consistently and genuinely demonstrate the STARS principles of Service, Teamwork, Action, Reputation
and Success
in all activities and interactions.
Identifies on-going needs and services of residents in promotion of the highest quality services to be delivered.
Assists Health Service Director in assessing and documenting resident assessments at state or Brightview specified intervals.
Conducts resident wellbeing visits and communicates changes in condition and/or service plan.
Assesses, monitors, reports and follows up with residents who have experienced an accident, incident or change in condition to ensure that resident’s needs are addressed.
Documents all pertinent information in the resident wellness file and assists in maintaining wellness files according to BVSL policies and federal and state regulations.
Maintains communication with residents, family members and/or responsible party, guests and associates.
Establishes and follows the Resident service plan, assists residents with all IADL’s & ADL’s.
Ensures that the identified health care needs of residents are being met.
Contacts resident’s primary care provider (MD/NP) when necessary and/or upon family request.
Accurately and promptly transcribes orders (MAR/TAR).
Procures medications and resident care equipment as needed.
Monitors resident’s medication and treatment to ensure accurate administration and documentation.
Supervises the accurate delivery of medications to residents, including proper storage, distribution, re-ordering, discontinuing, destruction and narcotic counts.
Assesses, monitors and documents the status of residents who self-medicates.
Maintains sufficient medical supplies for the community and contents of first aid kits.
Reviews staff and consult Physician Reports and resident progress notes.
Ensures weights and vital signs are obtained as needed for each resident.
Acts as a liaison for pharmacy services to ensure effective pharmacy services for residents.
Coordinates and utilizes available health care providers and resources.
Partners with community associates to ensure compliance with OSHA requirements and promotion of Risk Management programs and policies.
Participates in and attends all in-service training and education programs as scheduled.
Other duties as assigned
In order to qualify, you must have a current state license as a Registered Nurse and a minimum of two years clinical experience in assisted living, hospice, home health, or community health program environment. The ideal candidate will have the flexibility to work various schedules and shifts as needed and demonstrate an interest in working with a senior population.
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