Schedule: Per Diem
Salary Range: $39.00 - $40.00 Hourly
Reports To:
The Registered Nurse will report directly to the Health and Wellness Director.
FLSA Classification: This position is classified as non-exempt and is an hourly position.
Job Overview:
Provide direct nursing care to the Residents, and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by care staff.
Responsibilities and Duties:
• Supervise care staff in accordance with current state regulations and community policies.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed and under the delegation of the Registered Nurse.
• Assesses and monitors the health, safety, and well-being of all residents.
• May be responsible for conducting nursing assessments. • Assisting in training and monitoring of medication administration.
• Take and record vital signs and report adverse reactions or changes in condition to the RN or the LPN in Massachusetts and Pennsylvania, as applicable.
• Maintain accurate up to date resident documentation and charting using the EHR.
• Maintaining clinical quality assurance in accordance with federal, state and local standards.
• Communicate effectively with interdisciplinary care team members, physicians, and family members.
• Promote the highest degree of service to our residents while leading and demonstrating the mission of the company.
• Participates in and attends all in-service training as scheduled.
• Ensure compliance with all Federal, State, and local regulations, as well as community policies and procedures.
• May be required to participate on call coverage.
• Other duties as assigned, included but not limited to Infection Control Preventionist.
Qualifications:
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a current, valid Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• At least 2 years’ experience with long-term care, assisted living, home health or hospital setting preferred
• CPR Certification
• Experience working with residents diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or other related dementias.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations, and of nursing practices, techniques and methods.
• Proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel) with the ability to learn new applications.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Able to speak, read and write in English.
• Able to work weekends & holidays.
Physical Abilities:
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is often required to stand, walk, sit, use fine and gross motor skills, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and smell. • An individual in this position will be required to lift or carry weight in up to 50 lbs. Intermittent physical activity includes lifting and supporting residents. The associate must use proper body mechanics.
Benefits Offered (Per Diem Employees):
- Flexible Schedule
- On the job training
- Free Parking
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Monarch Communities and Brandywine Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.