The Nurse is responsible for passing meds, per state requirements, Resident services and

other duties as assigned. Delegating duties to the other Associates and volunteers as appropriate. Duties

can include personal services, social-recreational activities, delegated tasks, medication assistance, meal

services and others as needed for Resident care and service delivery. Promotes the Company’s mission

statement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Adheres to and conveys philosophy of supporting dignity, privacy, independence, choice

individuality and a home-like environment for Residents.

• Responsible for medication assistance or administration of medications, according to the state

requirements, as applicable.

• Provides oversight to Associates when the Wellness Director and/or Assistant Wellness Director is

absent, as assigned.

• Receives and gives report from the previous shift and to the next shift. Reviews Associates

schedules and service delivery tasks with Executive Director/Wellness Director/Assistant Director.

• Reads Associates communication records and maintains familiarity with Resident records as

required.

• Assists with scheduled residents’ activities of daily living/ADL’s, environmental orientation,

assistance with medication, treatments and other care while encouraging self-care and

independence.

• Provides services as indicated on Resident assessment and service plans.

• Demonstrates knowledge of and follows infection control procedures.

• Maintains clean, neat, comfortable, safe environment for Residents, Associates and visitors,

including provision of housekeeping services for Residents.

• Observes problems, concerns, issues observed with Resident apartments, the building and the

grounds and communicates them to the Maintenance Director.

• Observes changes in Resident status, needs or preferences and communicates them to the

Wellness Director and/or Assistant Wellness Director.

• Reports Community Associate concerns and/or issues to the Wellness Director, Assistant Wellness

Director and/or Executive Director, as designated.

• Observes all work, safety and administrative policy training in performing all job assignments.

• Adheres to all established policies and procedures.

• Records Resident information as required.

• Acts as a lead trainer and mentor for Associates.

• Demonstrates knowledge of and adheres to procedures for fire, life safety, disaster, security, work,

safety and other emergency procedures.

• Assists with individual Resident and group social recreational activities.

• Assists in the implementation of policies and procedures relating to Resident care and oversight of

all health care related services.

• Provides assistance in supervision and oversight as assigned in provision of all Resident services,

including the coordination of those provided by independently contracted

ancillary health care providers as requested by Residents and families.

• Ensures the Resident’s assessed needs are provided to Community Care Partners/Resident Care

Associates for service delivery execution.

• Participates in service plan conferences, as required.

• Assures accurate transcription of physician orders into treatment/medication record

within state requirements.

• Assists as directed with move-in and orientation of new Residents and designated

agent(s).

• Reviews Resident service records, treatment and medication books to assure quality of

care.

• Verifies physician orders, move-in/move-out information and initiates appropriate

action/follow-up within state requirements.

• Assists in the ordering of medications from pharmacy within state requirements.

• Assists in the coordination of therapeutic diet orders with Associates as required.

• Assures proper records are maintained and documented as designated Communicates health

emergencies to determine emergency medical measures taken regarding Resident care to the

Wellness Director and/or Assistant Wellness Director.

• Acts as Resident advocate in medical-social situations involving Resident and/or

designated agents, physician, other agents or agencies.

• Ensures compliance with all rules and regulations related to Resident care (i.e. HIPAA,

State Regulations and OSHA, etc.).

• Maintains a professional demeanor with all Residents, families and friends, professional referrals

and the general public in representing the Community and the Company. Reports all suspicions of

abuse, neglect and/or financial exploitations of a Resident immediately to the supervisor, as

described in the Company’s policy and procedures on reporting.

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess a passion for helping seniors.

• Current license as an LVN/LPN or RN.

• 1 or more years’ experience as an LVN/LPN or RN in an Assisted Living or Memory Care

community.

• Possess appropriate leadership and supervisory skills.

• Must be familiar with drug actions and interactions and possess accurate and comprehensive

assessment skills.

• Patience and courtesy in dealing with residents and families.

• Desire to work with seniors to maintain the optimum level of function directly through the

supervision of Care Partners, CNA's, Medication Aides and other members of the resident services

team.

• Possess decision making and communication skills.

• Ability to assist with transfer of residents regardless of body weight without endangering the

resident, self, or other associates.

• Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively with residents, families, guests, and

other associates in English.

Environmental Adaptability

Works primarily indoors in a climate-controlled setting

Possible exposure to unpleasant odors

Possible exposure to chemicals as identified in the MSD Manual

Exposure to residents who are ill, confused, irritable and irrational.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an individual

to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made

to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the Associate is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger,

handle, or feel and talk or hear. The Associate is frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms;

stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl or smell. The Team Member is occasionally required to sit and climb or

balance. The Associate must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up

to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this

job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.