Nursing - RN - Full Time
Keizer, Oregon, United States of America
Full Time
3 days ago
Key skills
Leadership
About this role
RN
POSITION SUMMARY
The RN helps create a joyful and vibrant community by assisting in health and supportive services provided to residents. Performs ongoing assessment/observation of residents’ physical and psycho-social needs and coordinates with other department to assure quality, proactive care. Interacts directly with employees, residents, resident family members, vendors and professional contacts within the community.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
• Fosters a resident-centered approach to the planning and delivery of services to residents, supporting residents’ rights to participate in decision-making and treating residents with dignity and respect.
• Assesses health, functional and psychosocial status of residents, initiating individualized service plans, proactively managing care and services for each resident, and maximizing the resident’s opportunity to remain in the assisted living environment.
• Ensures that residents’ care needs are met by coordinating with other community professionals, including physicians, discharge planners, nurses, home health agency staff, case managers, and state agency personnel. Arranges ancillary services, such as pharmacy, podiatry, lab, and x-ray as needed.
• Adjusts and administers patient’s medication and provide treatments according to physician’s orders
• Delegates nursing tasks as allowed under applicable nursing laws and practice acts, communicating regularly with residents, their families, and their health care practitioners.
• Seeks out additional expertise and advice when needed to assure residents’ needs are met and proper practices followed.
• Communicates regularly with residents’ families regarding health care needs. Provides instruction and reassurance for resident and families in maintaining health and managing medical conditions.
• Assists in assessing urgent problems and advises, supports and problem-solves with nursing leadership in actions to take when health concerns arise.
• Sees that all resident care is properly documented, that resident records are completed in a timely manner and maintained according to company policies.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of all rules and regulations pertaining to resident care. Applies new knowledge to meet the changing needs of residents.
• Represents the community in a positive manner to outside agencies and when participating in community functions.
• Attends and participates in required meetings and trainings. Stays current on system assigned tasks and duties.
• Performs other tasks/duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
• RN degree required. RN license in good standing.
• Ability to creatively problem-solve in both resident care and employee management.
• Minimum of 2 years working in geriatric nursing, including experience with medication administration, delivery systems and pharmacies.
• Demonstrates basic computer knowledge and ability with an aptitude to learn company applications.
• Current First Aid and CPR card.
• Pass a criminal background and fingerprint check.
• Has compassion and a special interest in working with the senior population.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays and overtime, to meet the requirements of the position.
• Ability to relate positively and communicate appropriately with residents, families, community members, volunteers and other employees.
• Maintains clean, neat, comfortable, safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
• Meets all mandatory health and education requirements by State regulations.
• Ability to work independently (with minimum supervision)
• Maintains current Food Handlers card.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move residents. Lifting 25-50 pounds occasionally. Reaching below shoulder height frequently. Kneel; stoop and squat are required occasionally. Standing long periods of time.
WHAT WE OFFER
• Competitive Compensation Program - Actual pay rate will be calculated based on relevant years of experience and education/certification requirements.
◦ Shift differential for night shift employees
• Bonus
◦ Shift coverage bonus offered as needed
• Health Care
◦ Medical, Dental and Vision plans
◦ Savings and Spending accounts to set money aside tax-free for health care and dependent care expenses. HSA account includes employer contribution
• Extra Benefits
◦ Sick time accrues at 0.033 hours for every hour worked, available for use after 90-days
◦ Paid time off accrual eligibility at 12 months starting at 0.0246 hours PTO accrued for every hour worked
◦ Floating Holiday: 0.04 hours accrued for every hour worked, up to 56 hours annually to be taken on the days most important to you, eligible upon hire
◦ Time worked on the following holidays is paid at 1.5 times your normal hourly pay: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas
◦ Up to 3 days Bereavement Leave
◦ Employer Paid Life Insurance
◦ Traditional and Roth 401(k) after 12 months and 1000 hours worked, semi-annual enrollment, with annual employer discretionary contribution
◦ Employee Assistance Program
◦ Cascadia Assistance Fund to provide financial help with hardships or continuing education
POSITION SUMMARY
The RN helps create a joyful and vibrant community by assisting in health and supportive services provided to residents. Performs ongoing assessment/observation of residents’ physical and psycho-social needs and coordinates with other department to assure quality, proactive care. Interacts directly with employees, residents, resident family members, vendors and professional contacts within the community.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
• Fosters a resident-centered approach to the planning and delivery of services to residents, supporting residents’ rights to participate in decision-making and treating residents with dignity and respect.
• Assesses health, functional and psychosocial status of residents, initiating individualized service plans, proactively managing care and services for each resident, and maximizing the resident’s opportunity to remain in the assisted living environment.
• Ensures that residents’ care needs are met by coordinating with other community professionals, including physicians, discharge planners, nurses, home health agency staff, case managers, and state agency personnel. Arranges ancillary services, such as pharmacy, podiatry, lab, and x-ray as needed.
• Adjusts and administers patient’s medication and provide treatments according to physician’s orders
• Delegates nursing tasks as allowed under applicable nursing laws and practice acts, communicating regularly with residents, their families, and their health care practitioners.
• Seeks out additional expertise and advice when needed to assure residents’ needs are met and proper practices followed.
• Communicates regularly with residents’ families regarding health care needs. Provides instruction and reassurance for resident and families in maintaining health and managing medical conditions.
• Assists in assessing urgent problems and advises, supports and problem-solves with nursing leadership in actions to take when health concerns arise.
• Sees that all resident care is properly documented, that resident records are completed in a timely manner and maintained according to company policies.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of all rules and regulations pertaining to resident care. Applies new knowledge to meet the changing needs of residents.
• Represents the community in a positive manner to outside agencies and when participating in community functions.
• Attends and participates in required meetings and trainings. Stays current on system assigned tasks and duties.
• Performs other tasks/duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
• RN degree required. RN license in good standing.
• Ability to creatively problem-solve in both resident care and employee management.
• Minimum of 2 years working in geriatric nursing, including experience with medication administration, delivery systems and pharmacies.
• Demonstrates basic computer knowledge and ability with an aptitude to learn company applications.
• Current First Aid and CPR card.
• Pass a criminal background and fingerprint check.
• Has compassion and a special interest in working with the senior population.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays and overtime, to meet the requirements of the position.
• Ability to relate positively and communicate appropriately with residents, families, community members, volunteers and other employees.
• Maintains clean, neat, comfortable, safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
• Meets all mandatory health and education requirements by State regulations.
• Ability to work independently (with minimum supervision)
• Maintains current Food Handlers card.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move residents. Lifting 25-50 pounds occasionally. Reaching below shoulder height frequently. Kneel; stoop and squat are required occasionally. Standing long periods of time.
WHAT WE OFFER
• Competitive Compensation Program - Actual pay rate will be calculated based on relevant years of experience and education/certification requirements.
◦ Shift differential for night shift employees
• Bonus
◦ Shift coverage bonus offered as needed
• Health Care
◦ Medical, Dental and Vision plans
◦ Savings and Spending accounts to set money aside tax-free for health care and dependent care expenses. HSA account includes employer contribution
• Extra Benefits
◦ Sick time accrues at 0.033 hours for every hour worked, available for use after 90-days
◦ Paid time off accrual eligibility at 12 months starting at 0.0246 hours PTO accrued for every hour worked
◦ Floating Holiday: 0.04 hours accrued for every hour worked, up to 56 hours annually to be taken on the days most important to you, eligible upon hire
◦ Time worked on the following holidays is paid at 1.5 times your normal hourly pay: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas
◦ Up to 3 days Bereavement Leave
◦ Employer Paid Life Insurance
◦ Traditional and Roth 401(k) after 12 months and 1000 hours worked, semi-annual enrollment, with annual employer discretionary contribution
◦ Employee Assistance Program
◦ Cascadia Assistance Fund to provide financial help with hardships or continuing education