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Rock Creek

Delegating Nurse

Rock Creek, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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Overview

Ingleside at Rock Creek 3050 Military Rd., NW, Washington, DC 20015, USA Job title:

Delegating Nurse for Assisted Living and Memory Support Life Plan Community in Washington DC Wage range:

$71,510–$89,377, commensurate with experience Parking:

Available Employment:

Full Time Benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage Company-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance Company-Paid Life Insurance Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual Paid Holidays 401(k) with Matching and Three-Year Vesting Educational and US Citizenship Scholarship Opportunities Onsite CPR Training Certified Dementia Practitioner Training Well-Being Model Eligible Employees May Receive Annual Employee Recognition from Residents UKG Wallet (Daily Pay) Free Use of Community Pool and Fitness Center Training and Growth Opportunities Tickets to Work *Note:

Available for selected employees About Ingleside at Rock Creek

Ingleside at Rock Creek

is a not-for-profit, CARF-accredited, Life Plan Community nestled alongside Washington, DC’s Rock Creek Park. We are certified as a Great Place to Work, CARF Certified, and Sage certified. Job Requirements

A minimum of an associate’s degree; bachelor’s degree preferred in Nursing, five (5) to seven (7) years of nursing experience with RN license required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Incumbents should be able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form, possess strong verbal and written communication, customer service skills, and knowledge of all Department of Health and Department of Social Services regulations. Must be proficient in computer applications, general office and medical equipment. Current CPR certification required. Job Summary

This position is primarily responsible for functioning as the RN Delegating Nurse in Assisted Living and Memory Support Assisted Living. It also supports nursing initiatives in the Skilled Nursing neighborhood, including collaborating with the DON and ADON to design and implement clinical systems and processes, staff education, survey preparation activities, electronic systems migration and support, infection control/prevention in compliance with local and federal requirements, and other projects assigned by the Administrator. Additional duties include scheduling and providing medical services to employees and residents. Key Responsibilities

Assisted Living & Memory Support Assisted Living Conducts daily rounds to review safety, sanitation, and the environment of the Assisted Living and Memory Support Assisted Living Communicate with residents and families daily to ensure the community is meeting their needs to maintain physical health and mental well-being Holds Stand Up meeting with last staff to discuss daily issues and orders for Admissions and regular residents as needed Monitors nursing functions to ensure all needs of the residents are tended to Attends all administrative meetings Coordinates room turnover with family and Admissions coordinator; contact maintenance coordinator to move, paint, clean, etc., within 24 hours of turnover Forwards ancillary billing charges and resident rental equipment to Accounts Payable at the end of each month Processes admissions to include furniture movement, chart compliance, resident transition, room change, and family satisfaction Conducts a resident and family care plan meeting twice a month to discuss the resident’s plan and level of care and to include staff, residents and family members Coordinates and contacts Hospice in the event of resident health deterioration; plans on transfers of residents to Hospice and notifies family immediately Ensures proper procedures are followed in the event of a resident’s death; notifies family and staff as appropriate Supervises the Wander Guard program for residents at risk of leaving the community Works with clinic to coordinate PPD screening and renewals; ensure all residents and staff have been screened as appropriate Completes UAI and mental health screening on all potential admissions Admissions Assessment Assists in transitioning to different levels of care including assessments for services, resident transition, and family guidance Maintains contact with clinic to receive information on new residents moving into the community Provides new resident assessments (e.g., UAI) and meets with the family to discuss services to be provided Completes mental health screening of new residents with the clinic to ensure completion upon move-in day Creates resident chart to include UAI and other pertinent information regarding resident physical and mental health Coordinates move-in procedures with residents, family, and staff to ensure resident transition is smooth Meets with family prior to moving in and within 24 hours following admission Reviews quality assurance charts daily and follows up on any errors Meets with family and Care Plan team bi-weekly to discuss care plans and adjusts accordingly; revises UAI during care plan meeting Supervisory Responsibilities

Acts as a leader and manager of assigned positions, ensuring productivity, efficiency and accuracy in work performed Ensures initial and on-going training is provided to employees as needed; cross-training as appropriate Identifies unacceptable performance and behavior and takes appropriate action; uses progressive discipline with documentation Conducts annual performance evaluations of AL staff and communicates results to Human Resources Updates AL unit procedures as needed Performance and Professionalism

Maintains professional presence and confidentiality; demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior with residents, families, co-workers and staff; upholds company standards Maintains resident confidentiality and privacy according to policies; uses discretion when discussing confidential matters Maintains positive working relationships and follows directions promptly Represents Ingleside professionally in appearance and demeanor Demonstrates knowledge of work assignments and meets quality and timeliness objectives Understands policies and procedures and seeks clarification when needed Uses tactful, diplomatic, and respectful communication Professional Development

Demonstrates professional development and skill competency in all activities Participates in in-service, projects or committees as time permits Maintains all certifications necessary for employment Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to changing environments Continually improves skills through education opportunities Maintains knowledge of federal, state and applicable regulations Maintains CPR certification Safety & Security

Complies with Ingleside at Rock Creek’s established safety rules and practices Adheres to safety policies and government regulations Reports safety hazards promptly Reports injuries promptly to supervisor Provides assistance in emergencies following proper procedures EEO Statement

As an employer committed to Equal Employment Opportunity, Ingleside recruits, hires, and promotes qualified persons in all job classifications without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, or any other protected basis. Qualifications

Education Bachelors or better in Nursing or related field (or equivalent) Licenses & Certifications:

Required

— RN license, BLS Certification Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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