Assisted Living Charge Nurse Full-time Job

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Reports To Nurse Manager

GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Staff Nurse is responsible for the accurate and timely administration of medications, treatments, documentation and emergency calls as indicated.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES:

Essential Job Duties:

1. Administers medications.

2. Administers treatments, including, but not limited to: dressings, catherization, suctioning, oxygen, etc.

3. Assists in direct resident care as necessary.

4. Maintains accurate documentation of medication administered and care rendered.

Other Duties:

1. Assists in admission and discharge procedures.

2. Responds to resident emergency call system as indicated.

3. Makes rounds with physicians and transcribes orders.

4. Keeps physician and family aware of change in resident’s condition.

5. Maintains the self-respect, personal dignity, and physical safety of each patient.

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6. Assures continuity of services and care.

7. Attends in-service training and education sessions, as assigned.

8. Performs specific work duties and responsibilities assigned by supervisor.

HOSPITALITY FOCUS:

The Community fully embraces a culture of hospitality. To that end, we include the following hospitality promises as a guide for our interpersonal interactions with residents, co-workers, and guests:

1. We greet residents, employees and guests warmly, by name and with a smile.
2. We treat everyone with courteous respect.
3. We strive to anticipate resident, employee and guest needs and act accordingly.
4. We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner.
5. We hold ourselves and one another accountable.
6. We embrace and value our differences.
7. We make residents, employees and guests feel important.
8. We ask “Is there anything else I can do for you?”
9. We maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times.
10. We pay attention to details.

WELLNESS FOCUS:

The Community employees are expected to promote a healthy community culture for all residents and employees. This is a whole-person approach to health and wellness which includes eight dimensions of wellness: Emotional, Environmental, Health Services, Intellectual, Physical,
Social, Spiritual and Vocational. Through these efforts we can ensure and exceed residents’ wellness needs relating to their mind, body and soul, which may also have a positive effect on the employees, as a result.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. RN or LPN currently licensed by the State.

2. At least 6 months nursing experience. Geriatric involvement preferable.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

Frequent standing, stooping, bending, stretching, squatting; must be able to stand/walk for up to
70% of the work day; must be able to lift , transfer, turn and position residents weighing up to
125 lbs. unassisted, or with the assistance of one for a resident weighing over 125 lbs. May be subjected to offensive odors and combative behavior. Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs. frequently, and 50 lbs. occasionally. May be exposed to communicable diseases including the
HIV and HBV viruses. Must be able to work paying close attention to detail with frequent interuptions.

Job Type: Full-time

In order to provide a safe work environment to all employees many roles in the community will require that we ask about vaccination status. This could include COVID 19 vaccine status. Please note that all employees are required to provide proof of COVID 19 vaccination or apply for and receive an approved exemption, as a condition of employment. If you are not currently vaccinated we do offer vaccination clinics at our community to our employees.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Jacksonville, FL 32224: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN (Preferred)

Work Location: One location