Resident Care Nurse RN
About the Role
The RN Resident Care Nurse delivers quality nursing care to residents through interpersonal contact and provides care and services to assure resident safety and well-being in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Century Park standards. Reports to Resident Care Director.
Responsibilities
- Oversees medication program including accuracy of medication assistance records (MARs), providing hands-on medication assistance to residents and monitoring med passes
- Performs treatments according to physician orders
- Takes blood pressure, pulse, blood sugar, etc.
- Charts relevant information about residents
- Updates and informs physicians of change in resident’s condition
- Takes physician orders, transcribes new orders to medication sheet and charts appropriately
- Assists residents with activities of daily living
- Orders and re-orders medications for residents from assigned pharmacies as needed
- Responds to call lights and other requests from residents
- Provides report to staff for next shift
- Assists Resident Care Director with supervisory responsibilities
- Assists with training, supervision, and counseling of resident care team
- Assists with scheduling department hours appropriately
- Serves as an effective role model
- Treats all associates respectfully
- Praises publicly and corrects privately
- Exercises appropriate independent judgment
Requirements
- Must possess a nursing diploma (associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing)
- Must be currently licensed/registered in applicable State
- Must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment
- One (1) year experience in senior care preferred
- Must have current First Aid certification (if required by State)
- Must have CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation; certification must remain current during employment
- Must have expert knowledge in field of practice
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
- Must be knowledgeable of nursing practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing nursing functions in the post-acute care facility
- Must have the ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the nursing department
- Must perform proficiently in all applicable competency areas
- Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
- Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
- Must understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
- Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Century Park’s Code of Ethics and completes all required compliance training
Benefits
- Competitive pay rates with a new pay scale (call for details)
- Sign-on bonus: $8,000 for all shifts, including rotating weekends
- Baylor weekends available
- Overtime pay and shift differential
- Flexible scheduling
- Paid training and paid time off
- Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Flexible health care savings plans
- 401K participation
- Career advancement opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free great meals
About Us
At Century Park Associates, we are dedicated to creating an enriching lifestyle for our residents and a rewarding work environment for our valued associates. We take pride in providing an atmosphere where relationships of trust, leadership, and personal ethics are not only valued but expected. Our “people come first” approach ensures that excellence, respect, and outstanding service are apparent in all we do. We believe in caring for and loving our residents and strongly support their ability to continue growing, learning, and contributing. Every day, team members choose to go beyond their job descriptions, exceeding expectations on behalf of their residents.