RN Nurse Director Job at Saint Elizabeth Community in Arctic

RN Nurse Director for Adult Day Center

Full Time Monday - Friday, DAYS

No Weekends Required!

Work in an environment where our co-workers and those in our care are treated Just Like Family.

Saint Elizabeth Community understands the importance of having the time to provide care that is thorough, dignified, and compassionate.

Responsibilities of a Nurse Director:

Knowledge

• Understands normal aging process.
• Maintains an up to date understanding of Alzheimer's and Dementia diseases, current treatment modalities, and medications.
• Understands and demonstrates behavior acceptance, validation principles and techniques to enhance participants self-esteem and maintain their rights.
• Maintains up to date understanding of normal aging and impacts of common diagnosis affecting elderly participants.

Clinical Skills

• Models behavior acceptance.
• Demonstrates an ability to assess and plan for participant care based on an understanding of clinical needs of participants.
• Assess each participant for appropriate level of care.
• Plans and implements all clinical, ADL needs of participants.
• Works with RN/CNA and other caregivers to provide an environment to facilitate maximizing participant physical and cognitive functioning, monitoring, and prevention.
• Manages all clinical emergencies.
• Communicates with family members/caregivers and physicians about participants medical needs and changes.
• Administers all medications and treatments.
• Conducts all routine monitoring and prevention activities of participants.
• Coordinates all care of other providers (PT/OT etc.).
• Maintains current CPR certification.
• Oversees all clinical activities of CNA.
• Assists in training staff.
• Assists in planning, preparing for and managing the participant case meetings in conjunction with the Program Director and Case Manager/Social Worker.

Therapeutic Activities

• Develops, plans, and implements health education programs for all levels of participants based on age, gender, ability, cultural needs in consultation with the Activities Director.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of activities and adjusts as necessary.
• Incorporates appropriate activities into each participant's plan of care in consultation with the Activities Directors and program staff.
• Develops monthly calendar/schedule incorporating all therapeutic program elements in conjunction with the Activities Director.
• Assists in planning, preparing for and managing the participant case meetings in conjunction with the nurse and case manager/social work staff.

Nutrition Monitoring

• Assess participants nutritional status implements corrective action as necessary.
• Oversees special dietary needs.
• Assists in complex feeding needs.
• Works in conjunction with meal provider to ensure nutritional standards are met and maintained.
• Ensures all safety and cleanliness standards are met as established by the RI Department of Health, Department of Education, and other regulatory agencies.

Environmental Safety

• Ensures a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment is maintained.
• Ensures compliance with all universal precautions, health, and safety regulations.
• Demonstrates knowledge of all fire, evacuation, and emergency procedures.
• Monitors and maintains the building and facilities.

Documentation

• Maintains all Center files and records.
• Maintains all nursing files and records.
• Communication log.
• Individual Participant Records.
• Infection Control Reports.
• Monthly Nursing Notes.
• Vital signs.
• Care Plans and assessments.
• Initial Assessments.
• Ensures participant files are up to date.
• Ensures all participant medical orders and communication is current.
• Documents all changes in status, emergencies and incidents.
• Weekly, Monthly and quarterly statistics.

Communication

• Facilities all formal and informal communication with staff members.
• Conducts monthly staff meeting.
• Attends Program Director meetings and other Cornerstone administrative meetings as necessary.
• Routinely communicates with family members /caregivers/physicians and staff.
• Updates staff on participant changes.

Program Management

• Hires, guides, develops and disciplines all Center staff.
• Assists in developing yearly projections and budgets.
• Monitors all resource utilization (salary and non-salary).
• Controls inventory of supplies and maintains purchasing system within budget.
• Oversees all daily operations of the Center.
• Assists staff in setting priorities, problem solving.
• Participates in the quality assurance program.
• Ensures participant satisfaction by monitoring complaints, case meetings and caregiver feedback.
• Reports and follows up with corrective action on all incidents.
• Serves as a liaison with community resources and volunteers.

Qualifications for a Nurse Director:

• Current and valid RN licensure.
• Nursing, Social Work, Recreational Therapy, etc. - Bachelors preferred.
• Food service certification a plus.
• 3-5 years working with elderly or special needs population in a community agency.

Why choose Saint Elizabeth Community?

We are a non-profit, independent, locally owned and operated community, providing quality care since 1882 to older adults and people with physical disabilities.

With our mission of caring, we are committed to supporting our community with compassionate and innovative care! Saint Elizabeth Community includes 7 beautifully maintained Rhode Island locations offering apartments for Independent Seniors, Home Care Services, Adult Day Centers, affordable Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation, and more!

What does Saint Elizabeth Community offer employees?

Our holistic benefit options encompass your Health and Wellbeing, your individual and family needs, your professional growth and more by including:

• Competitive pay, including shift & weekend differentials
• Consistently low resident to caregiver ratios
• Flexible Scheduling Options, Daily OT, and "Short Pay"
• High quality and low-cost Health, Dental and Vision coverage: Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance & Delta Dental Insurance offered for employees working 20+ hours/week
• 403B Employer Contribution Plan
• Tuition Assistance and Loan Reimbursement
• Career advancement & training opportunities to support individual employee goals
• Childcare Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral and Perfect Attendance Bonuses!
• EAP, Life Insurance, and more!

- Trusted Care Since 1882! -

EEOC - We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.