The part-time Registered Nurse Designee is accountable for the provision of high quality patient care for all Assisted Living/Memory Care residents through the effective coordination of nursing services and other interdisciplinary services under the direction of theRN Supervisor of Assisted Living Services Agency (RN SALSA).
Assures that a service plan is established for each resident and that this plan is reviewed and modified as needed in accordance with state, federal and company regulations and guidelines.Recommends establishment or revision of policies and develops organizational structure and standards of performance.Interprets policies and objectives of ALSA service to staff.Establishes and maintains a medication system which adheres to state, federal and company laws, regulations and guidelines.Ensures strong coordination of care with any outside providers involved in the resident service plan.Plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, in-services, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc, that are necessary for providing quality care.Participates in the development and implementation of resident care policies and brings resident care problems requiring changes in policy to the attention of the professional policy advisory groups.Performs personnel management functions such as establishing personnel qualification requirements, drafting procedure manuals, initiating in-service programs and record and reporting systems.Available to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary. Scheduled hours may change to meet facility needs.Effectively communicates to appropriate personnel regarding emergency situations.Responsible for the scheduling of daily assignments of duties for nursing staff to assure 24 hour coverage.Responsible for quality management program; monitors core measures; promotes team building, staff development and empowerment.Responsible for on-call support.Promotes quality resident service and amenities by incorporating the organization's mission and standards of careEstablish policies that govern residents' right to quality of life and care as defined by the residents' comprehensive assessment and care plan.Assures that all employees, customers, visitors and general public follow established policies and procedures.Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the campus.Ensure that public information describing the services provided in the campus is accurate and fully descriptive.Participate in Sales and Marketing process.Review and develop a plan of correction for deficiencies noted during survey inspections, review with department heads as required.Maintain productive working relationship with the medical profession and other health related facilities and organizations through formal working and transfer agreements.Maintain operating policies and procedures in accordance with state and federal regulations.Implement and monitor measurable standards in accordance with quality measures.Act as RN Supervisor of Assisted Living Services Agency (RN SALSA) when needed.May preform other duties as assigned.Qualifications
Registered Nurse with a valid license in the State of CTMinimum of 2 years nursing experienceMinimum of 1 year supervisory experienceMinimum 1 year of Home Care experience or community based nursing such as a community medical clinic)Geriatric experience preferredGenuine interest and passion for working with seniors