HarborChase
Position Summary
Provides direct and individual nursing care to assigned residents based on nursing standards and under the supervision of the Director of Resident Care (DRC). Also maintains compliance with all state and federal regulations and the standards of HRA.
Essential Functions
Ensures quality and safe delivery of health services to residents
Implements plan of care formulated by physician and DRC
Provides accurate and timely documentation of care given
Assesses and provides resident and family/care giver information pertinent to diagnosis or plan of care
Administers medication per physician orders. Documents properly on MAR. Observes for any adverse reaction and notifies physician accordingly
Assembles resident charts, resident records and checks that all necessary forms are complete and accurate
Prepares incident/accident reports for residents as needed per policy. Notifies physician and family post incident/accident per policy and documents appropriately
Maintains safe and healthy working environment and uses safe work methods and procedures in accordance with clinical standards
Assists resident in learning appropriate self-care activities
Organizes and monitors associates and material resources necessary for meeting the needs of the residents under his/her care
Recognizes emergencies and life‑threatening situations and initiates appropriate action(s)
Maintains confidentiality and resident rights regarding all resident personal information
Performs any other duties requested by supervisor
Has the ability to work in a safe and alert manner
Has 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
All associates are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for all community residents
Qualifications / Skills / Educational Requirements
Graduated from an accredited program for LPN/LVN and is currently registered in the state of the community
Must obtain valid Continuing Education credits as required by the state of the community
Training in Alzheimer and Dementia with focus on Validation Therapy
Minimum of one (1) year nursing experience in a health care facility
Experience in a long term care community and/or geriatric nursing facility preferred
Experience in emergency care and first‑aid
Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, associates, residents, family members, and outside contacts
Experience with Microsoft Office and Outlook software preferred
Able to make independent decisions
Able to seek out new methods and willing to incorporate them into existing practices when applicable
Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens
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Essential Functions
Ensures quality and safe delivery of health services to residents
Implements plan of care formulated by physician and DRC
Provides accurate and timely documentation of care given
Assesses and provides resident and family/care giver information pertinent to diagnosis or plan of care
Administers medication per physician orders. Documents properly on MAR. Observes for any adverse reaction and notifies physician accordingly
Assembles resident charts, resident records and checks that all necessary forms are complete and accurate
Prepares incident/accident reports for residents as needed per policy. Notifies physician and family post incident/accident per policy and documents appropriately
Maintains safe and healthy working environment and uses safe work methods and procedures in accordance with clinical standards
Assists resident in learning appropriate self-care activities
Organizes and monitors associates and material resources necessary for meeting the needs of the residents under his/her care
Recognizes emergencies and life‑threatening situations and initiates appropriate action(s)
Maintains confidentiality and resident rights regarding all resident personal information
Performs any other duties requested by supervisor
Has the ability to work in a safe and alert manner
Has 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
All associates are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for all community residents
Qualifications / Skills / Educational Requirements
Graduated from an accredited program for LPN/LVN and is currently registered in the state of the community
Must obtain valid Continuing Education credits as required by the state of the community
Training in Alzheimer and Dementia with focus on Validation Therapy
Minimum of one (1) year nursing experience in a health care facility
Experience in a long term care community and/or geriatric nursing facility preferred
Experience in emergency care and first‑aid
Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, associates, residents, family members, and outside contacts
Experience with Microsoft Office and Outlook software preferred
Able to make independent decisions
Able to seek out new methods and willing to incorporate them into existing practices when applicable
Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens
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