Resident Care Nurse RN
Century Park
We are hiring for a Registered Nurse, PRN, who can provide care oversight to the community 8 hours per week. If you are looking to pick up some hours and love working with seniors, let’s chat.
Position Summary
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.
Qualifications
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 Aide certification (if required by State)
Must have CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.
Primary Job 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
Additional Requirements
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 Parks? Code of Ethics and completes all required compliance training
Who We Are
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 of all our associates. Our “people come first” approach ensures that excellence, respect and outstanding service are apparent in all we do as an organization. We believe in caring for and loving our residents and strongly support their ability to continue growing, learning and contributing. Every day, team members at Century Park Associates choose to go beyond their job descriptions, exceeding expectations, on behalf of their residents. They have learned that those who go the extra mile receive rewards happiness of heart and peace of mind.
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