✔ Provide high-quality nursing care and treatment in accordance with each resident’s individualized service plan.
✔ Implement, evaluate, and coordinate nursing services to ensure exceptional resident outcomes.
✔ Observe, assess, and document resident signs, symptoms, behaviors, and responses to treatment.
✔ Support compliance with infection prevention protocols, universal precautions, and all applicable state and federal regulations.
✔ Coordinate the training and daily work activities of Resident Assistants based on competency and skill level.
✔ Assist with staffing coverage and scheduling needs to ensure quality resident care.
✔ Provide feedback regarding staff performance and recommend coaching or corrective actions when appropriate.
✔ Foster a positive clinical environment that promotes employee engagement, growth, learning, and job satisfaction.
✔ Identify resident and staff concerns and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop effective solutions.
✔ Accurately implement physician orders and coordinate ongoing medical care.
✔ Order medications from the pharmacy and ensure proper distribution to medication carts.
✔ Maintain accurate and timely documentation, reporting, and recordkeeping.
✔ Communicate effectively with physicians, home health agencies, residents, and family members regarding health conditions and care needs.
✔ Coordinate laboratory testing and follow up with physician offices regarding results and treatment recommendations.
✔ Assist with resident admissions, move-ins, transfers, and discharges.
✔ Provide comprehensive shift reports regarding resident status, changes in condition, and care needs.
✔ Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism in all interactions.
✔ Understand and support Resthaven policies, procedures, and mission.
✔ Participate in the clinical on-call rotation.
✔ Supervise, coach, mentor, and support nursing staff to promote quality care and team development.
✔ Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
✔ Current LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) or RN (Registered Nurse) license preferred, but not required.
✔ Previous nursing experience preferred, particularly in assisted living, senior living, long-term care, memory care, or dementia care settings.
✔ Demonstrated clinical competency and knowledge of nursing best practices.
✔ Experience leading, coaching, or supervising healthcare staff preferred.
✔ Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and email systems.
✔ Strong written and verbal communication skills.
✔ Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, physicians, and team members while recognizing age, cultural backgrounds, cognitive abilities, and physical conditions.
✔ Knowledge and application of dementia-specific interventions preferred.
✔ Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities.
✔ Ability to work independently and effectively manage time.
✔ Ability to remain calm, resourceful, and responsive during urgent or emergent situations.
✔ Ability to operate standard office equipment including telephone, copier, fax machine, and calculator.
✔ Participation in all required in-service education, mandatory training, and departmental meetings.
✔ Current nursing license, certifications, and continuing education maintained in accordance with state requirements.
Physical Requirements
This role is active and hands-on. You must be able to:
✔ Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and reach throughout the workday.
✔ Ability to lift, transfer, push, and pull up to 50 pounds independently and heavier weights with assistance.
✔ Ability to assist residents with mobility, transfers, and activities of daily living as needed.
✔ Ability to respond quickly and appropriately during emergencies.
✔ Manual dexterity sufficient to administer medications, perform assessments, and document care accurately.
✔ Visual and auditory acuity necessary to observe residents, read medical records, and communicate effectively.
✔ Ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment with frequent interruptions and changing priorities.
✔ Ability to tolerate exposure to infectious diseases, cleaning chemicals, bodily fluids, and other environmental conditions common in healthcare settings.
✔ Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends, holidays, evenings, and participation in the clinical on-call rotation as needed.