Registered Nurse - Assisted Living/Memory Care

Job Description

Job Description

The AL RN provides and coordinates the overall health monitoring and nursing related services to residents as needed, in compliance with DHS 83 codes while promoting wellness and independence. The Nurse Manager (1) provides informal direction to the CNA/Resident Assistant staff in the assisted living and programs; (2) provides overall leadership for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of resident care; (3) collaborates with interdisciplinary team and physician consultation on issues related to resident care and the quality of life for all residents; (4) monitors compliance with DHS 83 regulations and follows up on changes in condition; documentations; incidents/accidents, and risks of infection, falls and confusion; and (5) provides general support for residents, families and staff.

This role reports to the Director of Assisted Living and Memory Care. 

OUR MISSION

We are Called to serve a thriving community where senior live with dignity, connection and purpose. 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES of the Assisted Living RN (not meant to be an all inclusive list)

• Ensures the delivery of quality services.
• Assesses and monitors resident symptoms, updates MD’s and responsible parties, provides treatment and documentation as necessary, and offers programs promoting wellness and independence within established guidelines, i.e., immunizations, infection control, falls prevention, nutrition, dementia skills, etc.
• Provides training/education and communication with CNAs/Resident Assistants regarding medication administration, personal ADL tasks, treatment procedures, delegated tasks, ISP’s (care plans).         
• Completes assessments annually and on admission per DHS 83 and facility policy, such as elopement, choking, falls, pain, evacuation, and point of rescue. 
• Assists supervisors in staffing functions, including hiring, counseling, discipline, and conflict/resolution as needed or required.
• Recommends QA projects applicable to health services including falls, infection control, and med errors, and works with pharmacy to ensure medication protocol is followed.
• Ensures maintenance of records and charts to reflect residents’ conditions, delegates charting responsibilities/education to CNAs/Resident Assistants as needed, and where appropriate. This includes at least weekly audits of documentation. 
• Oversees annual MAR changes and updating of physician orders. Ensures the prompt return of signed telephone orders. Obtains and transcribes physician orders to MAR and ISP as needed.  Develops, updates, and maintains ISP care plans per DHS 83 regulations as well as scheduling of annual/new admit care conference meetings. 
• Initiates, monitors, and oversees the completion of appropriate paperwork on use of psychotropic medications. 
• Provides input on 90 day and annual evaluations of staff, as well as ensuring annual education needs are met per Oakwood policy.
• Participates in regular staff meetings per department needs.
• Ensures that all Oakwood policies are administered effectively and accurately.  Ensures that health and nursing policies are current and meet regulations. 
• Ensures CBRF regulations are being followed.  Responsible for remaining updated on current state, federal, and Medicare regulations pertaining to CBRF’s. 
• Attends meetings and participates on committees as assigned or as it relates to this position.
• Must be available for flexible hours and on-call hours as needed. A mandatory weekend rotation.  
• Provides “back up” to support other assisted living departments (RCAC) as needed.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS of an Assisted Living RN

• Proficient Knowledge and demonstrated ability to apply current nursing theory and practices with emphasis in assessment skills and problem-solving techniques as they relate to resident needs.
• Effectively motivates residents to reach their optimal level of independence.
• Works within and adheres to departmental and organizational policies and procedures.
• Willingness to learn and implement state and federal regulations which affect care of residents.
• Carries out job responsibilities in a professional, accurate and conscientious manner. 
• Creates and maintains an atmosphere which fosters effective team relationships with other staff and with various community agencies and with the public.
• Handles confidential information including PHI according to HIPAA guidelines.
• Exercises independent judgment and make sound decisions.
• Provides on call support as needed.
• Willingness and ability to maintain a flexible work schedule to meet the needs of residents and staff.
• Knowledgeable about CBRF codes per DHS 83.
• Provides leadership to nursing staff in the assisted living programs when needed.
• Coordinates opportunities for education and training as needed. Ability to promote staff development education/training to ensure strong nursing attendance.
  
• Provides leadership that fosters teamwork in meeting the mission, vision and values of Oakwood.
  
• Recommends ongoing staff development programs for nursing staff to assure development and learning of current nursing practices as it relates to geriatric care (general training/re-training of nursing staff).
  
• Participates in the monitoring of nursing skills on-the-floor using quality assurance tools as appropriate.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND/OR TRAINING for an Assisted Living RN

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and registration or eligible for registration as an RN in the State of Wisconsin.
• Experience caring for geriatric individuals is required.
• CPR Certification.
  
• Prefer at least three to (3-5) years of nursing experience, part of which is in a supervisory, leadership and/or training capacity.
  
• Proficient computer skills required.

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