Pennant Flag Pattern Jobs in Usa

1. Licensed by the State of Tennessee.
2. Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
3. BLS within 90 days of hire.

1. Requires the ability to communicate in English orally and in writing.
2. Requires prolonged standing and working for up to twelve hours a day.
3. Required to push/pull objects up to 175 lbs.
4. Requires the ability to lift and turn patients with assistance up to 250 lbs.

1. Collects data on all patients within the appropriate time of admission utilizing skills of observation, communication and examination; including data obtained from patient, family and other members of the healthcare team.
2. Revises the patient's care plan on an individual basis, identifying problems/needs, nursing diagnosis, standards of care/practice, interventions consistent with identified problems and attainable outcomes.
3. Assists with patient teaching, discharge and post discharge needs as appropriate for patient population.
4. Functions independently with treatments, procedures and equipment appropriate to areas evidence by adherence to policy, procedure and competency based assessment and no pattern or trend of problem.
5. Handles/transports/stores/prepares/administers/solutions safely in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures
6. Monitors and reports patient's condition, evaluate patient response to treatment and modify plan of care appropriately and in a timely manner.
7. Documents accurately and timely.
8. Maintains healing and therapeutic environment for the patient and family.
9. Maintains position specific qualifications.
10. Facilitates staff development.
11. Demonstrates responsibility for assigned communications.
12. Maintains work area and personal appearance in a way that reflects professionalism and demonstrates to our patients, visitors and coworkers the importance we place on cleanliness, orderliness and safety.

"03114 RN Progressive Care Provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. Reports to: Director FLSA: Non-exempt Education: Bachelor's degree preferred. Graduate of a Program in Professional Nursing required. Can practice as a RN Applicant per the Virginia Department of Health guidelines. License: Current RN to practice in the state of VA Certifications: BCLS: ACLS within one year of hire/transfer. Required Skills Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Requires flexibility in scheduling and ability to work all shift patterns including week-ends and holidays to insure continuity of care and appropriateness of nursing coverage to the patients of on all units. Minimum Work Experience Previous experience in acute care hospital setting preferred. Requirements will include successful completion of orientation checklist, pharmacology exam, and skills/credentials/competency requirements of specific unit. Essential Functions Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment. Documents patient care given. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family. Detects change in patient status, reports to appropriate health care team member and utilizes resources as dictated by the acuity. Assigns priorities to the patient's problems with highest priority given to problems that are most urgent and critical. Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation. Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs. Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances. Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient. Non-Essential Functions Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Director."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

• Demonstrates critical thinking skills when utilizing the nursing process, based on research, evidence-based outcomes and Standards of Practice to meet client's health care needs.
• Establishes collaborative partnerships with clients to assist them in examining patterns of health care needs, decisions, lifestyle choices, and utilization of resources that affect their health.
• Advocates, educates and coaches clients, the family and/or caregiver about treatment options, community resources, psycho-social concerns in order to set goals and help the client develop self-care skills and independence appropriate to their age and developmental level.
• Facilitates communication and coordination between members of the health care delivery team, involving the client in the decision-making process in order to minimize fragmentation in services.
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

• Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program if less than 3 years' experience. Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
• State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). Preferred: Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider, Certified Case Manager (CCM).
• 2 years of nursing experience. Preferred: Acute care and 1 year Case Management experience.

• Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
• Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
• Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
• Free membership.
• Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
  • New employees receive an initial PTO load with first paycheck.
• Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
• Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.

• 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
• Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.

• UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
  • Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
  • Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
• Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.

• Location: UCHealth UCHlth Anschutz Outpt Pavilion, US:CO:Aurora
• Department: Gi Surgical Onc Clinic
• Work Schedule: Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
• Shift: Days
• Pay: $38.91 - $60.31 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

• Demonstrates critical thinking skills when utilizing the nursing process, based on research, evidence-based outcomes and Standards of Practice to meet client's health care needs.
• Establishes collaborative partnerships with clients to assist them in examining patterns of health care needs, decisions, lifestyle choices, and utilization of resources that affect their health.
• Advocates, educates and coaches clients, the family and/or caregiver about treatment options, community resources, psycho-social concerns in order to set goals and help the client develop self-care skills and independence appropriate to their age and developmental level.
• Facilitates communication and coordination between members of the health care delivery team, involving the client in the decision-making process in order to minimize fragmentation in services.

• Credentials:
  Essential:
  * Registered Nurse
• Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program if less than 3 years' experience. Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
• State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). Preferred: Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider, Certified Case Manager (CCM).
• 2 years of nursing experience. Preferred: Acute care and 1 year Case Management experience.
• BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.

• Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
• Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
• Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
• Free membership.
• Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
  • New employees receive an initial PTO load with first paycheck.
• Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
• Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.

• 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
• Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.

• UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
  • Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
  • Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
• Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.

• Demonstrates critical thinking skills when utilizing the nursing process, based on research, evidence-based outcomes and Standards of Practice to meet client's health care needs.
• Establishes collaborative partnerships with clients to assist them in examining patterns of health care needs, decisions, lifestyle choices, and utilization of resources that affect their health.
• Advocates, educates and coaches clients, the family and/or caregiver about treatment options, community resources, psycho-social concerns in order to set goals and help the client develop self-care skills and independence appropriate to their age and developmental level.
• Facilitates communication and coordination between members of the health care delivery team, involving the client in the decision-making process in order to minimize fragmentation in services.
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

• Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program if less than 3 years' experience. Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
• State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). Preferred: Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider, Certified Case Manager (CCM).
• 2 years of nursing experience. Preferred: Acute care and 1 year Case Management experience.

• Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
• Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
• Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
• Free membership.
• Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
  • New employees receive an initial PTO load with first paycheck.
• Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
• Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.

• 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
• Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.

• UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
  • Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
  • Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
• Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.

• Demonstrates critical thinking skills when utilizing the nursing process, based on research, evidence-based outcomes and Standards of Practice to meet client's health care needs.
• Establishes collaborative partnerships with clients to assist them in examining patterns of health care needs, decisions, lifestyle choices, and utilization of resources that affect their health.
• Advocates, educates and coaches clients, the family and/or caregiver about treatment options, community resources, psycho-social concerns in order to set goals and help the client develop self-care skills and independence appropriate to their age and developmental level.
• Facilitates communication and coordination between members of the health care delivery team, involving the client in the decision-making process in order to minimize fragmentation in services.
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

• Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program if less than 3 years' experience. Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
• State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). Preferred: Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider, Certified Case Manager (CCM).
• 2 years of nursing experience. Preferred: Acute care and 1 year Case Management experience.
• BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents
• 403(b) with employer matching contributions
• Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence; start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank
• Employer-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options
• Employer paid short term disability and long-term disability with buy-up coverage options
• Wellness benefits
• Full suite of voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, health savings accounts (available with HD/HSA medical plan only), identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee discount programs
• Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year

• UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi.

• Provide the highest degree of quality care and services by administering medication and treatments in a safe organized manner.
• Review, read, notate, and initial the electronic health record to document and learn about pertinent information about residents.
• Receive medication updates from Resident Care Director (RCD) or Wellness Nurse.
• Administer, assist with, and observe medications and treatments for each resident using the medication administration record and the Six Rights of Medication Pass ("Right" resident, medication, dosage, time, route, right to refuse).
• Ensure that medications are passed according to times utilizing a mobile medication cart.
• Document and initial as medications are given and ensure that appropriate documentation is completed for refusal or missed doses.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident information including resident medication among other residents.
• Report all resident concerns and unavailable medication while administering the medication to the RCD or Wellness Nurse.
• Restock medication cart after all medication passes.
• Assist in checking medication regardless of packaging system.
• Assess the residents to determine need for "as needed medication" and appropriately document and report to supervisor.
• Count all narcotics with another Medication Care Manager (MCM) or Lead Care Manager (LCM) each shift and report discrepancies to the RCD or Wellness Nurse.
• Maintain and clean the Medication Room, medication carts, and treatment carts for neatness, cleanliness, availability of medications, and expired medications.
• Follow re-fill process for medications.
• Help residents maintain independence and promote dignity and physical safety of each resident adhering to the Sunrise Principles of Service.
• Strive to understand and respond to each resident with empathy, always remaining mindful of the resident's unique communication patterns, history, and basic human needs.
• Practice routinely good standard care precautions of cleanliness, hygiene, and health.
• Audit medication carts.

• Notify RCD of any resident and/or family concerns.
• Attend and actively participates in daily Cross Over meetings facilitated by the LCM.
• Conduct Service and Health Updates as directed by RCD.
• Participate in the development of the Individualized Service Plans (ISP).
• Transcribe orders.

• Partner with community team to ensure community is in compliance with national/provincial regulations pertaining to occupational health and safety requirements, promoting Risk Management programs and policies, and adhering to safety rules and regulations.
• Practice safety procedures at all times including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), fire extinguishers, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and Lockout Tagout procedures.
• Report all accidents/incidents immediately.
• Report all unsafe and hazardous conditions/equipment immediately.
• Ensure any cords, carts, equipment, and other hazards are always kept out of the way, not blocking exits, and in compliance with fire codes.
• Comply with all infection control techniques, placement of bio-hazard containers, removal techniques, procedures, and policies.
• Understand and practice the proper method of attending to and disposing of, and the possibility of exposure to, blood borne pathogens, bodily fluids, infectious waste, sharp sticks, and hazardous materials.
• Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, sharp sticks and hazardous chemicals immediately.
• Ensure oxygen tanks are stored safely, exchange guest/resident's tanks when empty, and monitor to make sure liters of oxygen are at prescribed levels.

• Participate as a member of a team and commit to working toward team goals.
• Demonstrate in daily interactions with others, our Team Member Credo.
• Commit to serving our residents and guests through our Principles of Service.
• Contribute to the overall engagement programs and processes (customer and team member engagement) including participating in the team member engagement survey and engagement improvement planning workshops.
• Attend regular meetings; Town Hall, Department Team, Cross Over, Medication Technician and others as directed by the Supervisor/Department Coordinator.
• Attend regular training by RCD and neighborhood coordinators.
• May be designated as shift supervisor.
• May supervise other medication care managers.
• Maintain compliance in assigned required training and all training required by state/province or other regulating authorities as applicable to this role to ensure that Sunrise standards are always met.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Ability to make choices and decisions and act in the resident's best interest
• Ability to react and remain calm in difficult situations
• Ability to handle multiple priorities
• Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication and level of understanding
• Demonstrate good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills

• LPN, LVN, or state/province specific licensed nurse credential
• In states/provinces where appropriate, must maintain certifications
• Maintain the following certifications and ongoing training and re-education as required by Sunrise and state/provincial regulations:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Previous experience working with seniors preferred
• Desire to serve and care for seniors
• As applicable, all Sunrise team members who drive a Sunrise vehicle must sign the Driver job description and understand the key essential duties for safety and regulatory compliance

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program
• Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay
• myFlexPay offered to get paid within hours of a shift
• Tuition Reimbursement
• In addition to base compensation, Sunrise may offer discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses. The eligibility to receive such a bonus will depend on the employee's position, plan/program offered by Sunrise at the time, and required performance pursuant to the plan/program.
• Some benefits have eligibility requirements

• Demonstrates critical thinking skills when utilizing the nursing process, based on research, evidence-based outcomes and Standards of Practice to meet client's health care needs.
• Establishes collaborative partnerships with clients to assist them in examining patterns of health care needs, decisions, lifestyle choices, and utilization of resources that affect their health.
• Advocates, educates and coaches clients, the family and/or caregiver about treatment options, community resources, psycho-social concerns in order to set goals and help the client develop self-care skills and independence appropriate to their age and developmental level.
• Facilitates communication and coordination between members of the health care delivery team, involving the client in the decision-making process in order to minimize fragmentation in services.
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

• Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program if less than 3 years' experience. Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
• State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). Preferred: Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider, Certified Case Manager (CCM).
• 2 years of nursing experience. Preferred: Acute care and 1 year Case Management experience.

• Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
• Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
• Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
• Free membership.
• Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
  • New employees receive an initial PTO load with first paycheck.
• Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
• Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.

• 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
• Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.

• UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
  • Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
  • Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
• Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.

Come join our awesome team as Director of Healthcare Services at Elder Homestead. Elder Homestead (51 apartments- Assisted Living and Memory Care) is located in the beautiful Minnetonka, MN and is part of Volunteers of America National Services, serving as the Housing and Healthcare subsidiary of the Volunteers of America parent organization and is a welcoming senior living community that provides assisted living and memory care. They make our residents feel protected and cared for at home with their unwavering kindness and shining attitudes. We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package and retirement plan so they know that we support them and their lives, inside and outside of work!

The Director of Healthcare Services provides direction, coordination, supervision and implementation of professional and supportive services to residents/clients using nursing theory and process in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act.  The Director of Healthcare Services assures the residents/clients are treated with respect and dignity, recognizing individual needs and encouraging independence. Perform initial and ongoing assessment of physical & psychosocial needs, coordinate with other departments, agencies and care providers as needed.

Salary: $94,000-$115,000 annually, commensurate with experience

Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM (Occasional Weekends)

Director of Healthcare Services Job Highlights:

Employer/Employee Benefits:

• 
  
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
  
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
  
• Flexible Saving Account (FSA) 
  
• 403(b) - with discretionary contribution 
  
• Paid Vacation/Sick Time
  

Benefits with minimal to no cost to employees: 

• 
  
• Scholarships
  
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  
• Wellness program
  
• Life insurance (with an option to purchase additional)
  
• Short term disability 
  
• Loan program
  
• Ministry Program
  

About the job: Assist in the development and oversight of resident services, including planning and coordinating opportunities for residents that promote a level of health, well-being, engagement, and growth.

The warm and caring atmosphere of our communities is created by nurses, environmental specialists, certified nursing assistants and other team members who love to help older adults feel healthy and at home.

When you join our team of exceptional professionals, we’ll trust you to do your best each day, and to show compassion and caring for our residents and your fellow team members. You’ll be rewarded with a generous array of industry-leading benefits and workplace considerations.

Essentials:

Administration

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• Participates in the organizations strategic planning activities.
  
• Assists in plan and development of agency structure.
  
• Clinical and administrative policies & procedures and the annual operating and capital budgets.
  Implements systems to assure compliance with all state and federal and local laws.
  
• Provides leadership to clinical and managerial staff.
  
• Assure compliance with the requirements of state licensure through policy and procedure development. Staff education and ongoing monitoring activities.
  
• Recommends new resident policy and procedure and/or changes current policies to improve quality of care and to meet state recommendations, efficiency and effectiveness of services.
  
• Reviews and updates client care procedures annually.
  
• Assists in planning and development of annual budgets.
  
• Assist in overall organizational evaluation.
  
• Risk management/incident reports.
  
• Assist with reviewing Abuse/Neglect claims and aid with abuse prevention investigations as necessary.
  
• Provide support to the facility by working on call.
  
• Communicate effectively with all members of the interdisciplinary team.
  
• Provide staff direction through general meetings, timely personnel evaluations and productivity expectations
  

Coordination of Services:

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• Introduce health services to new clients and families.
  
• Perform initial and ongoing assessment of physical & psychosocial needs, coordinate with other departments, agencies and care providers as needed.
  
• Maintain ongoing communication with families, MDs and other care providers regarding status and condition changes.
  
• Develop a plan of care/service plan for resident/client that promotes independence.
  
• Ensure/coordinate ancillary services and appointment scheduling to ensure that needs are met.
  
• Assures in-house ancillary medical services such as podiatrist, doctor visits, dentist visits, psyche visits, lab, X-ray, ambulance, etc. are scheduled and followed through.
  
• Ensure that residents/clients are involved in care planning to gain cooperation, understanding, to alleviate apprehension and facilitate continuity of care.
  
• Maintain continuity of care.
  
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the plan of care, and determine the need for changes.
  
• Implement plan of care/service plan changes as needed.
  
• Assure residents are treated with respect and dignity, recognizing individual needs and encouraging independence.
  
• Observes residents; records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies resident director and physician of resident’s condition and reaction to drugs, treatments and significant incidents.
  
• Performs ongoing assessments of resident’s physical and psychosocial needs and coordinates with other departments to assure quality, proactive care.
  
• Initiates a resident care plan according to the individualized needs of the resident, as prescribed by Physician and/or residence policy. Provides resident and family instruction.
  
• Conducts pre-admission screening of prospective residents
  

Coordination of Services (Home Care):

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• Participate in hospital care conferences to provide home health care expertise for resident discharges as needed.
  
• Introduce home health care services to clients and families for all new referrals.
  
• Interface with nurse clinicians/resident educators and social workers to provide resident care continuity, between hospital and home.
  
• Coordinate services to meet resident needs from the time of the new referral through the initial at home intake visit.
  
• Provide consultation to agency staff regarding new home care nursing treatments.
  
• Maintain liaison with attending physicians.
  
• Establish and implement priorities for services when resource limitations require.
  
• Coordinate referrals to other community agencies as appropriate.
  

Quality Improvement:

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• Establishes Quality Improvement planning teams.
  
• Identifies data collection requirements and reports to evaluate the effectiveness of the programs and to ensure quality of client/resident care.
  
• Identifies systems to recognize resident needs, respond to resident needs, and to measure the outcomes of agency interventions.
  
• Utilizes this data to provide direction for improvements.
  
• Services on the Professional Advisory Board, if needed.
  
• Provides training, supervision and monitoring of staff in the administration of medications, to include frequently auditing medication sheets.
  
• Supervises the maintenance of resident charts, review documentation performed by care giving staff.
  
  

Human Resources:

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• Make health care staff hiring decisions.
  
• Participates in the hiring and orientation of personnel.
  
• Ensure staff development and in-service education programs to ensure competency of staff and to meet regulatory requirements.
  
• Provides staff direction through general meetings, timely personnel evaluations and identified performance expectations.
  
• Provides leadership to the clinical staff.
  
• Builds a strong team with complimentary skills.
  
• Communicates effectively with all members of the interdisciplinary team.
  
• Provides training, supervision and monitoring of staff in the administration of medications, QA (auditing med sheets).
  
• Provides situation specific training.
  
• Provides counseling/disciplinary action to clinical staff to promote quality care.
  
• Makes recommendations for employee dismissal.
  
• Assist with coordination of staffing patterns.
  
• Ensure that disciplinary action is administered fairly and without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, age, sex, religion or disability.
  
• Ensures current licensure/certification of all staff.
  
• Attends required in-services & completes assignments online modules.
  

Required Qualifications: 

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• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing program with a current license as a Registered Nurse in the state of employment.
  
• Current license as a RN in the state(s) of practice.
  
• Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience, with a combination of long-term care dementia care or acute care. Home care experience preferred.
  
• Previous supervisory/management experience in a health care setting.
  
• CPR certified.
  
• Knowledge of Home Health regulatory and reimbursement requirements.
  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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