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HarborChase, LLC.

Registered Nurse

HarborChase, LLC., Madison, Connecticut, us, 06443

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Position Summary Supervise delivery of resident care provided by licensed and non‑licensed nursing personnel while maintaining, or exceeding, HRA standards. Provides direct supervision of resident care staff including monitoring job performance, conducting associate performance evaluations, coaching and counseling associates and providing training and education.

Essential Functions

Meet with each resident on a regular basis to provide health and wellness checks and answer any health‑related questions

Review all resident information and complete an assessment of the resident prior to move‑in, when changes in the resident’s condition occur, and as required by residence policy and state regulation

Review the resident’s medical report prior to move‑in to ensure that the residence can provide for the resident’s individual needs and regulatory requirements have been fulfilled

Order medications and oversee the resident’s medication schedule for residents receiving medication administration services

Ensure proper documentation for medication assistance / administration

Assist the Dir. of Resident Care (DRC) or Dir. of Assisted Living (DAL) to develop and maintain an up‑to‑date individual service plan for each resident ensuring it’s implementation

Maintain ongoing communications with the resident, resident’s family, and physician regarding the resident’s medical needs

Coordinate additional health services the resident may need

Assist in coordinating resident transfer to and from a hospital or another facility

Assist with counseling residents and families

Be on call for medical questions and resident emergencies as scheduled

Assist in coordinating residents’ dietary needs with the Director of Food & Beverage

Review changes in residents’ conditions with the DRC or DAL, Executive Director, and residents’ physician

Oversee and assist with training regarding residents’ health and wellness

Ensure that all infection control guidelines are met

Maintain residents’ wellness files

Facilitate OSHA training and assist employees with OSHA compliance

Coordinate state‑required training with ED to ensure regulatory compliance

The ability to work in a safe and alert manner

The ability to take ownership for associate’s safety and the safety of the residents

Must disclose any medication that might impair associate’s ability to perform the job safely or competently.

Non‑Essential Functions

Leads by example exhibiting the CORE Values through servant leadership

Encourages teamwork and promotes company philosophy

Attends required community meetings and participates Life Enrichment activities when able

Completes all required courses in adherence with HRA University

Is prompt and able to perform the required duties of the position on a regular, predictable basis

Becomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person using the Safe Return program or equivalent

Becomes familiar and understands the steps for fire evacuation

All associates are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for all community residents

Requirements Qualifications / Skills / Educational Requirements

Graduated from an accredited program for Registered Nurses and is currently registered in the state of this community.

Must obtain valid Continuing Education credits as required by the state of this community.

Training in the special needs of the cognitively impaired resident, i.e. Alzheimer and Dementia training with focus on Validation Therapy

Basic CPR/first aid training

One additional year of experience with a long term facility in a licensed staff position

One to two years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience

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 communicate effectively with all levels of management, associates, residents, family members, and outside contacts Knowledge of current Federal and State regulations pertaining to assisted living and/or memory care communities as well as regulations on Resident’s Rights

Able to make independent decisions

Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens

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