RN

Five Star Senior Living Inc.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lexington Country Place is seeking a Wellness Nurse-Registered Nurse to join their team. The RN reports directly to the Director of Nursing and covers shifts 7am–7pm and 7pm–7am, with every other weekend; PRN shifts available.

You will monitor residents' health, lead care activities, complete PSPs, document changes in care or meds, obtain weights and vitals, and assist with direct resident care as needed. Requires RN license, leadership, and weekend/evening availability; experience with elders

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse with an active license.
• Minimum of one year of experience with elders or disabled individuals preferred.
• Leadership capabilities and ability to work weekends/evenings are required.
• Knowledge of Assisted Living and Dementia care preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours to meet peak service delivery days and times.

Responsibilities

• Monitor health and wellbeing of residents and provide leadership support.
• Identify resident needs through PSP and assessment processes and ensure proper documentation.
• Assist Wellness Director with monthly wellness visits and PSP updates.
• Report medication or service level changes impacting care tier or moves.
• Assist with obtaining weights and vital signs monthly and provide direct resident care as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Infection control

Personalized Service Plans

End-of-life care

Assisted living knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Time management

Documentation

Education

Registered Nurse license

Experience with elders or disabled individuals

Leadership capabilities

Assisted Living/Dementia care knowledge

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Lexington Country Place is seeking a Wellness Nurse-Registered Nurse to join their team!

The RN reports directly to the Director of Nursing.

Shift Details

• 7am-7pm; every other weekend
• 7pm-7am; every other weekend
• PRN shifts available

PURPOSE - RN

The RN is responsible for monitoring the health and wellbeing of our residents and provides leadership support and assistance with resident care and services.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - RN

Resident Care

• Identifies on-going needs and services of residents through the assessment / Personalized Service Plan (PSP) process
• Ensures proper follow through and documentation for residents with a change in clinical care needs
• Assist the Wellness Director with Completing the clinical sections of monthly wellness visits and PSP to accurately reflect the resident monthly
• Informs the Wellness Director and/or Executive Director of any changes in medication or service level that may result in a higher tier level or potential move-out
• Assist with obtaining weights and vital signs monthly for each resident prior to completing monthly wellness health updates
• Assist with direct resident care as needed

Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE- CERTIFICATION - RN

• Must be a Registered Nurse
• A minimum of one year of experience working with elders or disabled individuals, preferred
• Must have demonstrated Leadership capabilities
• Knowledge and experience in Assisted Living industry and Dementia care or Skilled Nursing, preferred
• Ability to work weekends, evenings and flexible hours, available to our customers at peak service delivery days and times

Requirements

SKILLS AND ABILITIES - RN

• Understanding of infection control procedures
• Proficient in using MS Office
• Understands and able to implement Personalized Service Plans
• Understands advanced directives and end-of-life care
• Understands and embraces the assisted living philosophy
• Understands nursing function in assisted living, quality of care and quality of life objectives
• Demonstrated knowledge of state regulations. Proficient in using state audit compliance tools
• Is proficient in time management skills and adherence to deadlines
• Has exceptional grammar and documentation skills
• Understands basic concepts of risk management