Nurse

About the Organization

Mission Senior Living operates under the following guiding principles:

• Mission: Caring people, Serving people, Improving lives
• Values: Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, Excellence, Transparency
• Principles:
  • SERVICE AND GROWTH – We will be passionate about caring for and serving our residents, their families, and in seeking new residents.
  • LEADERSHIP – We will seek to identify and train effective leaders at every level of the organization.
  • SIMPLICITY – We will focus on the fundamentals.
  • IMPROVEMENT – We will get a little better each day.
  • STEWARDSHIP – We will be stewards of all our resources.
  • ATTITUDE – We will enthusiastically support each other in accomplishing our mission and goals.
  • PERSEVERANCE – We will always Press On.

About the Role

The Community Nurse is responsible for providing oversight of the resident health care service needs.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to and conveys the Mission, Values, and Principles of Mission Senior Living.
• Is knowledgeable of the state rules and regulations regarding Assisted Living, as well as the regulations of the State Board of Nursing.
• Maintains adequate attendance, notifies supervisor if late or unable to work in accordance with personnel policies, and follows work schedule.
• Keeps resident information confidential, respects resident’s rights, respects privacy, and the right to self-determination by the residents.
• Abides by established policies and procedures of the Community and looks for ways to improve Community function.
• Facilitates the overall coordination of care for residents and provides oversight for the Wellness Department Team Members in accordance with the Health Service Manual through:
  • Move-In Process: Participates in the Predetermination of Admission assessment (must be signed by RN), review of move-in paperwork, and initial service plan development in accordance with current policy and procedure.
  • Assessment and Service Plan: Participates in routine review of resident service plans to identify needs for additional assessments, health monitoring, or other coordination of care needs. Signs off on service plans when completed. Completes specific assessments for residents such as supportive device assessments, fall assessments, and changes of condition. Assesses, provides, and tracks any needed wound care as allowed by regulation, vitals, and/or insulin monitoring.
  • Coordinates resident’s health care in collaboration with outside health care agencies (e.g., pharmacy, physician, home health, hospice).
• Delegation:
  • Provides delegation in accordance with state regulations and Community policy.
  • Coordinates delegation needs with Administrator for new residents.
  • Maintains proper documentation related to Delegation tasks.
  • Completes proper education with delegated staff to ensure thorough understanding of protocol.
• Infection Control: Oversees compliance with Community policies on Immunizations, TBs, Infection Control, and Infectious Disease Management.
• Team Members Training and Education: Coordinates continuing training and education as needed in accordance with state and Community policy and as identified through routine auditing of health services systems.
• Quality Assurance: Ensures completion of and participates in routine auditing of all health services systems in accordance with the Health Services Review Schedule and all other associated QA tools.

Requirements

• RN/LPN License
• CPR certification
• TB clearance
• Demonstrates knowledge and utilization of basic management skills
• Requires minimal supervision, is a self-starter, and is flexible
• Organizes and utilizes time appropriately, sets priorities, and accomplishes assigned tasks
• Displays mature behavior in attitude, speech, and action, and demonstrates consistently pleasant demeanor, tone of voice
• Supports the philosophy and approach used by the Community
• Works cooperatively with supervisors and co-workers
• Is accurate, dependable, neat, and thorough in assigned tasks
• Is effective in both verbal and written communication

Physical Requirements

• Ability to do occasional heavy lifting (up to 40 pounds)
• Ability to stand for long periods of time on feet and ambulate quickly

Universal Precautions: Exposure to blood/body fluids is likely.