RN Delegator

Franklin Companies; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 41,328 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

A premier operator of senior housing is seeking an RN Delegator in San Antonio, Texas. This part-time role involves educating and training staff involved in medication processes for Assisted Living and Memory Care residents. The candidate must be a licensed RN in Texas with experience in assisted living and strong communication skills. Benefits include the opportunity to impact senior care directly and work flexible hours to accommodate training needs.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Registered Nurse in Texas.
• Valid Continuing Education credits required by the state.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Educate and train employees on medication pass processes.
• Schedule and conduct training classes.
• Perform annual refresher courses for delegates.

Skills

Organizational or management experience supervising others

Ability to respond during off-duty hours

Experience using Microsoft Office

Able to communicate effectively

Knowledge of current Federal and State laws

Passion to work with senior citizens

Education

Graduate from an accredited program for Registered Nurses

Basic CPR/first aid training

Job description

Franklin, based in San Antonio, is a premier operator of senior housing communities in Texas and Georgia. We are looking for someone to join our team as a part-time employee or in a contract capacity to fulfill our need for an RN Delegator to educate, train, and provide support to the employees involved with the medication pass process for our Assisted Living and Memory Care residents.

The RN delegator will be required to schedule a delegate class, held in person at one of the local communities within the portfolio, at least twice per calendar month.

The RN Delegator will conduct an annual refresher course for all delegates.

The RN Delegator will conduct a quarterly visit to each work location that has employees being delegated by the RN Delegator.

The RN Delegator will conduct an annual cart audit at each work location that has employees being delegated by the RN Delegator.

The RN Delegator will conduct a review of all records for each new resident who moves in and is receiving medications that require RN oversight.

The RN Delegator will be responsible for ensuring the proper training and guidance for employees involved with passing the following medications to residents:

• All over-the-counter medications
• All physician-prescribed medications, including insulin (sliding scale could differ)
• Liquid medications (some may require special provisions for delegate – i.e., morphine, lorazepam, etc.)

In order to execute the duties and role of The RN Delegator, anyone being considered for the role or working in the role is to meet the experience, educational, knowledge, skills, and abilities requirements below.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Organizational or management experience supervising others preferred
• Ability to respond during off-duty hours to questions and emergencies
• Experience using Microsoft Office and Outlook software. Basic typing skills required
• Able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Bilingual a plus
• Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, employees, residents, family members, and outside contacts
• Knowledge of current Federal and State laws pertaining to assisted living and/or memory care communities
• Able to make independent decisions
• Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate from an accredited program for Registered Nurses and is currently licensed in Texas
• Must obtain valid Continuing Education credits as required by the state of this community.
• Basic CPR/first aid training
• Ability to pass driving policy requirements

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• One year of experience working in Assisted Living or Memory Care community and providing RN Delegation services
• One to two years’ related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Stand and/or walk up to four (4) hours a day and sit up to two (2) hours a day
• Occasionally support up to 25 pounds
• Able to travel overnight by car or plane
• Able to talk for up to two hours at a time to perform training duties for RN Delegation attendees
• Vision abilities include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Subject to infectious diseases, substances, odors, etc. throughout the workday

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position: