Health Services Coordinator - Registered Nurse (RN)

JOB SUMMARY

About Christian Health : We have had the privilege of caring for those in need for more than a century. Founded on the belief that everyone has the right to exceptional care, today we continue to provide quality care and services for our many residents, patients, and clients. Caring is not simply what we do, it is who we are.

Why Join Our Team : Across our three campuses, ten communities, three service offerings, and hospital, we are ultimately one unified team. Together, we nurture a compassionate, collaborative culture that enables continuous improvement and allows our team members to learn, grow, and shine in their careers. Surround yourself with people who care about making a difference – come join us!

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Health Services Coordinator RN is responsible for supervising and providing direct nursing care to the assisted living residents. Such supervision must be in accordance with current Federal, State and local standards, Assisted Living guidelines and regulations that govern the facility to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times. Demonstrates an understanding of, and embraces, the mission statement of the Christian Health.

Schedule : Monday – Friday 7 : 00am-3 : 00pm. On-call one weekend per month.

Education / Experience : Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing . Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as an RN in the State of New Jersey. CPR certified required. Must have 3 year’s experience working with the senior population. Assisted Living experience preferred.

Christian Health offers a wide variety of benefits to full-time employees that includes Health Insurance, a Dental Program, Paid Vacation and Holidays, 401k, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program and Direct Deposit.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

Competencies :

• Supervises / monitors LPN, CMA and PCA personnel and provision of assignments / includes resident care instructions. Oversight of appropriate breaks.
• Demonstrates an understanding of Assisted Living principles including resident choice, privacy, independence, dignity in all interactions with resident.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the aging process, cognitive impairments, Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.
• Responsible for staff compliance regarding infection control / safety.
• Interacts with staff regarding resident condition. Receives and gives nursing office report at change of shift. Follow up on issues and communicates / delegates as needed to assure resident well-being.
• Responsible for oversight of the compliance with medication administration as required per facility policy, pharmacy policy and within guidelines of nursing practice.
• Maintain / records in resident records as required by facility policy to ensure proper documentation is maintained related to resident treatments, medications conditions and / or occurrences. Makes notation of family meetings.
• Ensures implementation / enforcement of resident rights. Follows up and communicates to Director Health Services and Administrator any complains and grievances. Assures that all personnel / residents are treated consistent with policies and applicable laws.
• Makes daily rounds on unit and talks with staff to monitor resident treatment and medications to ensure residents are receiving proper care.
• Performs nursing assessments per policy.
• Assures the accurate and appropriate transcription of physician orders as per policy and provides follow through (e.g. call pharmacy for new medications, x-ray, family / resident notification, etc.)
• Maintains records and oversees care to assure compliance with Assisted Living regulations. Participates in surveys and inspections by government agencies.
• Is available in person and / or by telephone / cell for emergencies. Responds as needed. Provides on call coverage as needed / assigned.
• Oversees that each resident in Longview are scheduled for annual physicals and / or re-certifications.

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