We are looking for a Day Shift Nurse, RN or LPN to join our team! This position is responsible for resident care using various nursing competencies such as assessments, care planning, implementation of interventions and evaluation of resident needs and care being provided. Support C.N.A.s to ensure resident care standards are being met and maintained. Must maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations.
At Westminster Canterbury of Richmond, you can learn, grow and make a lasting impact on residents and families. You’ll experience the support of a collaborative work environment and a sense of collegiality unlike any other!
We offer:
LPN= The hiring range for this position is $23.75 to $34.07. Actual compensation depends on experience, skills, and internal equity.
RN=The hiring range for this position is $33.15 to $50.03. Actual compensation depends on experience, skills, and internal equity.
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES/ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
• Assess, implement, evaluate and/or re-evaluate resident care needs
• Demonstrate ability and appropriate technical skills when administering treatment and procedures in accordance with physician orders, policies and regulatory requirements
• Provide direction and assign daily duties to nursing staff
• Act as a resource for staff concerning resident care and needs and keep management abreast of the status
• Document pertinent information in resident’s chart such as nursing interventions, any problems noted,
limitations of resident or significant change in resident’s mood, behavior, affect or cognition
• Meet all documentation standards and follow through with all charting requirements; ensure all C.N.A.s meet and maintain medical documentation data and worksheets
• Use and adapt to new technologies, including tools, equipment, methods of application, computerized systems and processes, etc., to impact productivity of department and services; keep job-required technical skills up to date
• Work collaboratively with the team and management to coordinate care and manage outcomes
• Continue ongoing communication with resident, responsible party, physicians and others as appropriate
• Inform nurse manager of any significant resident, family or staff issues or concerns
• Additional duties as assigned
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Ability to lift 25 pounds without assistance, 26+ pounds with manual or mechanical assistance
• Ability to sit, stand, lift, bend, reach, push and pull to meet the needs of residents
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:
• Ability to make decisions and choices without direct supervision
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills
• Strong clinical assessment skills and clinical competencies
DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:
• Ability and knowledge to care for geriatric or cognitively impaired residents
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• High School Diploma or equivalency
• Valid license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Virginia in good standing
DESIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• One year experience working with geriatric population
• Experience working with cognitively impaired residents
• Three years nursing experience
REQUIRED BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to make sound decisions based on objective analysis of a situation
• Skill to proactively recognize situations where change is needed and to initiate appropriate action
• Ability to embrace and show compassion through patience with and understanding of other people in different situations
• Ability to create a high-performance work environment where others pull together to complete task
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Westminster Canterbury is a continuing care retirement community offering independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing care.