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 including resident assessments, recording vital signs, administering medications and treatments.
- Keeps timely documentation of written reports and verbal reports ensuring quality care is provided.
- Interacts with the resident’s physician, pharmacist and medical personnel as needed.
- Assists residents with activities of daily living as outlined in the Resident Care Plan (bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, hygiene, mobility).
- Participates in and attends all required in‑service training and education sessions as scheduled.
- Other duties as assigned.
Competencies
- Technical Skills – Demonstrates current and ongoing competence in assigned tasks.
- Communication – Transfers information effectively to necessary parties and provides supervisor with actionable data.
- Initiative – Self‑motivated, seeks additional work, brings new ideas and solutions to supervisor.
- Flexibility – Adaptable to changing conditions and navigates obstacles professionally.
- Interpersonal Skills – Resolves conflict, listens without interrupting, remains open to ideas.
- Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities, encourages others, asks for help when needed.
- Professionalism – Delivers quality service on time, takes responsibility for mistakes, presents in a manner enhancing brand image.
- Ethics – Treats people with respect, keeps commitments, upholds guiding principles.
- People First, Always
- We Exist to Serve our Members
- We Have a Responsibility to be Full
Physical Demands, Work Environment, and Expected Hours of Work
- Very active: frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping and climbing.
- May lift or carry up to 50 lbs. and push up to 250 lbs. independently.
- Requires proper body mechanics to assist residents in daily living.
- Regularly requires long hours and frequent night and weekend work.
Travel
No regular travel is expected; occasional travel may be required for training sessions, continuing education opportunities, emergency situations, and other company functions.
Education 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.