NURSE

Cotter House Worthington; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Cotter House Worthington is seeking a dedicated nurse to oversee resident care and supervise resident care assistants. The role reports to the Director of Nursing and requires delivering care within scope while ensuring all documentation complies with state regulations.

Responsibilities include assisting with mealtimes, communicating within an interdisciplinary team, and maintaining a safe, compliant environment for residents.

Qualifications

• Active unrestricted Ohio Nursing License (RN/BSN/LPN).
• Experience in a senior living environment preferred.
• Experience with Alzheimer’s and dementia preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee care of residents and supervision of resident care assistants.
• This position reports to the Director of Nursing.
• Work within their scope of practice to care for residents.
• Ensure that all paperwork and documentation is up to date and complies with state regulations.
• Assisting with mealtimes.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Mobility & lifting

English proficiency

Education

Active Ohio Nursing License (RN/BSN/LPN)

Job description

Company Information

At Cotter House Worthington it is our mission to create loving environments that enrich, energize and transform lives. We are a locally owned and operated community offering a one-of-a-kind approach to Alzheimer’s and dementia care. We don’t just say, we live it! We are looking for individuals who are humble, hungry and smart to join our dynamic team that lives its values and is focused on promoting a healthy lifestyle. For more information or to view other opportunities, visit www.kemperhouseworthington.com

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Responsibility of the Nurse is to oversee care of residents and supervision of resident care assistants.
• This position reports to the Director of Nursing.
• Work within their scope of practice to care for residents
• Ensure that all paperwork and documentation is up to date and complies with state regulations.
• Assisting with mealtimes.

Essential Functions

• Must be able to communicate and function in an interdisciplinary team.
• Must be able to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, and move frequently during working hours. Must be able to lift 40 lbs. flor to waist, lift 10 lbs. waist to shoulder, life and carry 40 lbs. and push/pull 40 lbs.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents.

Team Member Expectations

• Preserve and protect the privacy, confidentiality and security of all medical records, proprietary and other confidential information related to Cotter House Worthington, its residents, team members, activities and affiliates, in accordance with all applicable laws (especially HIPAA) and Cotter House Worthington Policy.
• Promote Cotter House Worthington in a positive manner and lead by example, modeling our core values in everyday behavior.
• Understand how to approach and communicate with all residents who are cognitively impaired.
• Treat residents, family members and other team members with dignity and respect while responding to their needs.
• Maintain and sustain a safe community and workplace.
• Follow Cotter House Worthington Policies, Procedure, and Manuals.
• Accept other duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements

• Have an active unrestricted Ohio Nursing License as a RN, BSN, LPN.

Work Experience

• Experience preferred but not required.
• Experience in a senior living environment is preferred.
• Experience with Alzheimer’s and dementia is preferred.

Type of Employment

• Full-time
• Part-time
• PRN

At Cotter House we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or genetic information.

Upon submitting this application I acknowledge that all information is accurate to the best of my knowledge.