Registered Nurse I

Senior Living Communities LLC; Columbia (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Wildewood Downs is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide person-centered care for our residents and members, while preserving dignity and quality of life. This role delivers hands-on care, administers medications and treatments, and communicates clinical information clearly to the care team.

We offer both part-time and full-time schedules in a supportive, collaborative environment that emphasizes growth, professionalism, and high standards of service in a great place to work.

Qualifications

• English fluency required.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• A four-year college degree is desired.
• CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs professional and restorative nursing services, including assessments and administering medications and treatments.
• Maintains timely documentation of written and verbal reports to ensure quality care.
• Interacts with residents' physicians, pharmacists, and medical staff as needed.
• Assists residents with activities of daily living per the Resident Care Plan (bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, hygiene, mobility).
• Participates in in-service training and education sessions as scheduled.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

English fluency

Education

RN license

Four-year degree desired

CPR certificate

AED certificate

First Aid certification

Job description

At Wildewood Downs, we're not just a luxury senior living company; we're a community recognized as a Great Place to Work® and we take immense pride in that designation. Our philosophy, “People First, Always,” underscores everything we do. We believe that our dedicated team is our greatest asset, driving us to create compassionate, respectful, and meaningful interactions every day.

Why Choose Wildewood Downs:

• A Culture of Growth and Teamwork: We foster an environment where your contributions are celebrated, and your personal and professional growth is encouraged.
• Make a Difference: Your work will enrich the lives of our residents and fellow team members, creating a lasting positive impact in our community.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a team that values each member's input, promotes collaboration, and strives to create a vibrant and engaging atmosphere.

We’re looking for a Part-Time & Full-Time RN:

As the RN you will be responsible for delivering person centered care based on the needs and interests of residents and members while preserving their dignity and quality of life. This position provides hands on resident care, proper and timely administration of medications and treatments, accurate verbal and written reports and rapid response to any/all emergency situations.

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for delivering person centered care based on the needs and interests of residents and members while preserving their dignity and quality of life.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs professional and restorative nursing services which include, but not limited to, resident assessments, recording of vital signs, administering medications and treatments.
• Keeps timely documentation of written reports and verbal reports ensuring that quality care is provided.
• Interacts with the resident’s physician, pharmacist and medical personnel as needed.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living as follows in the guidelines as outlined in the Resident Care Plan including bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, hygiene, and mobility.
• Participates in and attend all required in-service training and education sessions as scheduled.
• Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Technical Skills – Individual must demonstrate current and ongoing competence in tasks assigned which indicates a specialized skill in this area above and beyond the average.
• Communication – Demonstrates an ability to effectively and regularly transfer information to necessary parties to improve the quality of work and to provide the supervisor with actionable, accurate data.
• Initiative – Is self-motivated and personally competitive. Wants to achieve for the good of the Company and the team. Seeks additional work when they have capacity. Demonstrates an ability and desire to bring new ideas and solutions to the supervisor on an ongoing basis.
• Flexibility – The ability to adapt to changing conditions on the fly. The ability to navigate obstacles with ease and professionalism.
• Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; listens to other without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to ideas and tries new things
• Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; encourages others and asks for help when needed. Exhibits patience and compassion.
• Professionalism – Ensures service is delivered on time and is of the highest quality. Assumes responsibility for mistakes. Presents themselves in a manner which enhances the brand image. Understands that no information is truly private and conducts online or social networking activities accordingly.
• Ethics – Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds the Company’s Guiding Principles:

• o People First, Always
• o We Exist to Serve our Members
• o We Have a Responsibility to be Full

Physical Demands, Work Environment, and Expected Hours of Work:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• This position is very active and requires frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping and climbing.
• This position will be required to lift or carry weight up to 50 lbs. and ability to push up to 250 pounds independently.
• The individual must use proper body mechanics to assist residents in their daily living.
• This position regularly requires long hours and frequent night and weekend work.

TRAVEL:

No travel is expected although occasional travel may be required for training sessions, continuing education opportunities, emergency situations, and other company functions.

E DUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Four year college or university degree desired.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• Certifications in CPR, AED, and First Aid
• Two years’ experience in a similar healthcare position preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English fluently.
• Ability to meet or exceed the company’s attendance and punctuality standards.
• Ability to use Electronic Records and miscellaneous software and office equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow directions as given.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.