RN Delegator

Responsibilities

• Schedule a delegate class, held in person at one of the local communities within the portfolio, at least twice per calendar month.
• Conduct an annual refresher course for all delegates.
• Conduct a quarterly visit to each work location that has employees being delegated by the RN Delegator.
• Conduct an annual cart audit at each work location that has employees being delegated by the RN Delegator.
• Conduct a review of all records for each new resident who moves in and is receiving medications that require RN oversight.
• Ensure the proper training and guidance for employees involved with passing the following medications to residents:
• All over-the-counter medications
• All physician-prescribed medications, including insulin (sliding scale could differ)
• Liquid medications (some may require special provisions for delegate – i.e., morphine, lorazepam, etc.)

Requirements

• Organizational or management experience supervising others preferred
• Ability to respond during off-duty hours to questions and emergencies
• Experience using Microsoft Office and Outlook software. Basic typing skills required
• Able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Bilingual a plus
• Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, employees, residents, family members, and outside contacts
• Knowledge of current Federal and State laws pertaining to assisted living and/or memory care communities
• Able to make independent decisions
• Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens
• Graduate from an accredited program for Registered Nurses and is currently licensed in Texas
• Must obtain valid Continuing Education credits as required by the state of this community
• Basic CPR/first aid training
• Able to pass driving policy requirements
• One year of experience working in Assisted Living or Memory Care community and providing RN Delegation services
• One to two years’ related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Stand and/or walk up to four (4) hours a day and sit up to two (2) hours a day
• Occasionally support up to 25 pounds
• Able to travel overnight by car or plane
• Able to talk for up to two hours at a time to perform training duties for RN Delegation attendees
• Vision abilities include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Subject to infectious diseases, substances, odors, etc. throughout the workday

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate from an accredited program for Registered Nurses and is currently licensed in Texas
• Work Experience: One year of experience working in Assisted Living or Memory Care community and providing RN Delegation services
• Physical Requirements: Stand and/or walk up to four (4) hours a day and sit up to two (2) hours a day; occasionally support up to 25 pounds; able to travel overnight by car or plane; able to talk for up to two hours at a time to perform training duties for RN Delegation attendees; vision abilities include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus; subject to infectious diseases, substances, odors, etc. throughout the workday