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The Legacy Senior Communities; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentives

Medical and Dental coverage for you &F

Paid time off accrual from Day 1 (FTE)

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

The Legacy Senior Communities in Dallas, TX is seeking a Certified Nurse Assistant to implement and evaluate nursing care prescribed for residents.

The role requires graduation from an accredited School of Nursing, a Texas nursing license, and current CPR certification, with at least 1 year of nursing experience. The organization emphasizes compassionate care and operates a full continuum of care.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience.
• Current license in the state of Texas.
• Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing services per nurse practice act and center regulations.
• Performs admission and periodic assessments for residents.
• Reviews and revises assessments and care plans as required.
• Reviews and transcribes physician's orders.
• Administers and documents medications as prescribed.
• Provides medical treatments as ordered by physician.
• Supervises and monitors medications for residents who self-administer.
• Observes residents and reports condition changes to physicians and health care proxies.

Skills

Nursing care

Medication administration

Resident monitoring

Education

Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing

Texas nursing license

CPR certification

Job description

From one generation to the next, The Legacy Senior Communities has been here to care for our Jewish seniors. Today, the not-for-profit LSC remains steadfast to its Jewish values, but has evolved to serve Dallas seniors of all faiths. Through strong leadership and innovation, LSC is committed to meeting the changing needs of seniors and their families and offers a full continuum of care: independent living, assisted living, memory support, skilled nursing and rehab, in-home care, and hospice.

Our Values

Excellence is an ongoing process, and we pledge to invest in the pursuit of excellence in care, practice, and facilities so that the residents and clients, their families, and our team members experience outstanding quality and service in their interactions with us.

Compassionate Care goes beyond treatment and proficiency to the heart of our mission and devote ourselves to caring for and about our residents and clients, their families, and our team members with empathy, warmth, and respect.

Integrity is vital to creating and maintaining authentic relationships. We commit to the alignment and transparency of our words, behaviors, and actions across our organization.

Jewish Values & Culture are inherent in everything we do. Respect, dignity, mindfulness, and generosity are hallmarks of Jewish values, and we dedicate ourselves to nurturing meaningful relationships, aligning with Jewish culture and traditions throughout our communities.

About the Role

The Certified Nurse Assistant is responsible for the implementation and evaluation of all nursing care prescribed and provided to the resident.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Provides services in accordance with nurse practice act and state/federal nursing center regulations.
• Performs admission and periodic assessments on residents for functional and mental abilities.
• Reviews/revises assessments and care plans at admission, periodically per regulation, and at change in resident physical or psychosocial condition.
• Reviews and transcribes physician's orders.
• Administers and documents medications in accordance to the five rights: right medication, right route, right resident, right time, and right dose.
• Provides medical treatments as ordered by physician.
• Supervises and monitors medications for residents who self-administer.
• Observes residents and reports condition changes to physicians, health care proxies, and supervisors.
• Understands the resident’s Advance Directives and follows his/her wishes.
• Assists resident with meeting their nutritional/hydration needs and documents on the Nursing record appropriately.
• Monitors meal-time and nourishments, assists with trays, and helps feed residents.
• Maintains confidentiality of residents’ private health information.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Assist with assignment making for team members and follow-up to ensure high standards of care and documentation of such care.
• Helps to supervise nursing aides and medication aides during shift.

Education Requirements and Experience

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience
• Current license in the state of Texas
• Current CPR certification required

We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance incentives
• Comprehensive Medical and Dental coverage for you and your family (FTE)
• Paid time off accrual from Day 1 (FTE)
• Build your future with a 403(b)-retirement plan

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

The Legacy Senior Communities is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

I-9 and E-Verify Compliance

Employment eligibility will be verified through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify system. All applicants must provide valid documentation to establish identity and authorization to work in the United States, as required by federal law.