Registered Nurse

Community Name Brighton Gardens of Edison Job ID View phone number on click.appcast.io Job Overview The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing direct guest/resident care and supervising and overseeing care provided by licensed and non‑licensed team members in the skilled nursing center. The RN leads and demonstrates Sunrise Senior Living’s mission to champion the quality of life for all seniors in accordance with federal, state, and local standards and company policies to promote the highest degree of quality care and services to our guests/residents. Responsibilities Clinical Care Assists with the development and leadership of the Designated Nursing Assistants (DNA)/Certified Nursing Assistants (C.N.A) following the Resident Centered Care model. Assists with case management of both Medicare and non‑Medicare guests/residents as needed. Participates in Care Planning meetings. Assists with providing clinical care including urinary cauterization, tube feedings, applying/changing dressings, Accu‑checks, medication management/administration, admission, transfer and discharge of guests/residents. Ensures interdisciplinary notes reflect the care provided through daily random audits. Completes timely and accurate documentation of guests/residents charts. Completes Incident Reports and reports to Director of Nursing Services (DNS). Reviews, updates, and documents communication regarding residents to learn and share pertinent resident and community information. Conducts effective visits/rounds at least twice a day; conducts visits/rounds with physicians as necessary as assigned by DNS. Researches and documents all incidents of abuse, neglect and misappropriation of funds as assigned by DNS or Executive Director, Skilled Nursing Administrator. Participates actively in Clinical IDT Meetings and Daily Prospective Payment System (PPS) meetings to obtain information on admissions and discharges for the day/week. Assists in monitoring medication records and administration. Assists in receiving lab, x‑ray and other test results and communicates appropriately. Quality Assurance, Regulatory Compliance Strives for excellent quality care and service delivery as measured in the 5 Star and Quality Measures process. Demonstrates knowledge of key quality improvement areas including Skilled nursing transformation and Resident Centered Care Model, Sunrise and Federal Quality Indicator. Demonstrates knowledge of key regulations: all Federal, State/Provincial and Local resident care nursing regulations, Resident Rights, Resident Assessment Instrument process. Participates actively in Federal, State/Province, Local surveys. Restorative Maintains knowledge of Restorative Practices of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process. Leads and follows the documentation guidelines of the Restorative process. Monitors the documentation for the Restorative program. Monitors for resident decline/improvement in condition. Refers resident/guests to restorative nursing as indicated. Clinical Systems Demonstrates Sunrise practices and guidelines for care and services surrounding guest/resident's skin, nutrition, behavior, falls, bowel/bladder. Assists in implementation, training and monitoring of documentation related to clinical systems weekly. Consults with physician as appropriate. Ensures guest/resident changes, concerns and/or solutions to Director of Nursing Services as appropriate. Infection Control Understands and follows infection control practices. Provides training as needed to support infection control practices. Understands and practices the proper method of attending to and disposing of blood‑borne pathogens, bodily fluids, infectious waste, sharp sticks and hazardous materials in compliance with universal care precautions. Reports occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, sharp sticks and hazardous chemicals immediately. Ensures oxygen tanks are stored safely, exchanges guest/residents tanks when empty, and monitors to keep liters of oxygen at prescribed levels. Medication Management Transcribes physician orders eMAR (Medication Administration Record / Treatment Administration Record) accurately and promptly to include initials, date and time noted and date faxed to pharmacy. Demonstrates knowledge of the Six (6) Rights of Medication Pass. Maintains knowledge of appropriate medication for appropriate diagnosis for the senior population. Provides leadership and follows Sunrise and nursing standards for taking orders from physicians and administering medications. Ensures current guest/resident photo with dates for all guests/residents on eMAR. Completes eMar audit each month. Monitors the Medication Room, medication charts, treatment carts for neatness, cleanliness, availability of medications and expired medications. Guest/Resident, Family and Visitor Relations Responds to guest/resident and family, visitor requests in a timely and professional warm manner. Communicates with families regarding the guest/resident medical care and seeks new methods to incorporate guest/resident requests into existing nursing standards. Coordinates and utilizes available health care resources. Maintains confidentiality of all guest/resident information. Reviews SCC dashboard 24‑hour report, high‑priority progress notes. Risk Management and Safety Partners with community team to ensure compliance with national/provincial regulations pertaining to occupational health and safety requirements and promotion of Risk Management programs and policies. Practices safety procedures at all times including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), fire extinguishers, Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and Lockout/Tagout procedures. All Sunrise team members who drive a Sunrise vehicle must sign the Driver job description and understand the key essential duties for safety and regulatory compliance. Training, and Contributing to Team Success Participates actively as a member of a team and is committed to working toward team goals. Demonstrates daily interactions with others, the Team Member Credo. Committed to serving residents and guests through Principles of Service. Contributes to overall engagement programs and processes, including engaging in team member engagement surveys and improvement planning workshops. Attends regular meetings—Town Hall, Department Team Meetings, Cross‑Over, and others as directed by the Supervisor / Department Coordinator. Assists with supervising team members through hiring, orientation, training, performance evaluations and delegation of duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing Services. Maintains compliance with assigned required training and all training required by state/province or other regulating authorities to ensure Sunrise standards are met. Performs other duties as assigned. Core Competencies Building Customer Loyalty Building Trust Communication Contributing to Team Success Managing Work (includes Time Management) Planning and Organizing Quality Orientation Stress Tolerance Technical / Professional Knowledge Experience and Qualifications Graduate of an approved college/school of nursing. Maintains a current state/provincial license as a professional Registered Nurse (RN). One (1) year supervisory and management experience in a skilled nursing, long‑term care, hospital or home health environment, including hiring team members, coaching and discipline, performance management, daily operations supervision. Demonstrated knowledge of nursing practices, techniques and methods applied to skilled nursing; federal and state/province long‑term care regulations. Understanding of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) and the Care Plan Process. Ability to handle multiple priorities. Ability to delegate assignments to appropriate individuals based on skills, roles and interests. Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication and the ability to teach and guide clinical team members to provide quality care. Competent in organizational, time‑management skills. Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving and decision‑making skills. Demonstration of proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel) and Sunrise applications with the ability to learn new applications. Ability to work weekends, evenings and flexible hours, available to customers at peak service delivery days and times. Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans Retirement Savings Plans Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program Paid Time Off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay myFlexPay offered to get paid within hours of a shift Tuition Reimbursement In addition to base compensation, discretionary and/or non‑discretionary bonuses may be offered based on position, plan/program, and performance. Pre‑Employment Requirements Employment is contingent upon completing and passing a drug test (excluding marijuana), Tuberculosis Test, and a physical evaluation. A background check may be required, and Covid‑19 and Influenza vaccination may be required if mandated by applicable federal, state, or local laws and authorities. Compensation Disclaimer Selected candidates will receive competitive compensation based on geographic location, skills, experience, qualifications, and certifications/licenses where applicable. #J-18808-Ljbffr