Resource Nurse - LPN / RN

Job Description

Purpose

To facilitate the day to day operations on the floor in planning, organizing, directing and coordinating guest / resident care.

What We Offer : Immanuel Living offers a competitive benefits package that goes above and beyond. Benefits eligible employees can take advantage of :

Retirement Savings program with strong employer match

Affordable Child Care

Generous paid-time off (PTO) program. Earn-as-you-go plan that rolls over year to year, offering flexibility

Medical benefits

Optional dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

Employee Scholarships promoting lifelong learning

Employee wellness programs

Free and Discounted employee meals

Pre-employment TB, drug testing, Covid-19 testing and annual flu shot provided at no cost.

Job Responsibilities

Documentation & Communication

Effectively share information, build relationships and influence positive outcomes.

Demonstrate good collaboration, listening skills and effective verbal and written communication skills.

Communicate clear and measurable expectations and participates in corrective actions as needed.

Assist the Director of Nursing in the follow through of annual departmental operations and budgets.

Job Specific Duties

Exhibit a demonstrated commitment to the mission and Immanuel Spirit of Immanuel Living.

Work as a facilitator with the goal to have the floor function as efficiently as possible to benefit the guests / residents.

The role changes daily based on the needs of the floor.

Create an environment of collaboration and mentorship.

Support customer service guidelines by developing patient / resident and family relations, supporting the care team to provide exemplary customer service and demonstrating proactive service recovery.

Work the floor if there is a licensed registered nurse RN opening that has not been filled.

Implement resident / guest plan of care or assist other licensed personnel in implementing the plan of care

Round units every morning, provide nursing report to the IDT team in clinical meeting.

Assist with admissions throughout the day such as room ready, equipment needed in room, pharmacy notification, orders in PCC.

Assist with discharges and education of guest / resident as needed by the nursing team.

Monitor unit dashboard and follow up on incomplete UDA’s, charting MAR / TAR / POC.

Assists with treatments ie, catheter changes, IV starts, dressing changes, immunizations etc.

Draw blood on Monday and Wednesday morning and take it to lab if needed.

Complete / assist with wound rounds on Wednesday.

Assist in dining rooms with meals, passing trays / feeding residents / guests.

Complete follow up by the end of the day.

Review provider folders daily, and round with provider as needed.

Education and Experience

Current unencumbered Montana RN / Registered Nurse or LPN License

Current Healthcare Provider CPR certification.

A minimum of 2 years of Registered Nurse / RN or LPN experience in long term care / skilled nursing. Will consider combinations of experience and education.

Possess knowledge of the health care environment, long term care regulations, and care delivery systems as they apply to the clinical practices on the unit.

Ability to employ critical thinking skills, decision making and professional judgment.

Essential Physical and Mental Requirements

The incumbent must be at least 18 years of age, as position operates potentially hazardous equipment and handles and dispenses prescribed medication.

The incumbent must be able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and work under time and / or deadline pressures.

Required vision abilities include close up and distance, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Immanuel Living is a not-for-profit, Life Plan Community located in Kalispell, MT. Thanks to our creative and dedicated staff, we offer residents new possibilities each day – along with resort style amenities, numerous options for healthy lifestyles, and a breathtaking location in the Flathead Valley near Glacier National Park. Immanuel Living is the primary residence for 300 older adults living in our independent villa apartments, assisted living and memory support residences, our post-acute rehab and long term care residences and includes multiple dining rooms, a fitness center, art studio, and more. Immanuel Living is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America and is committed to its philosophy of providing a faith-based environment to enrich the lives of older adults while maintaining its local and regional reputation as the leader in senior living for its quality of services and innovation.

Expectations of Excellence

Understand and support the core values, mission, philosophy, and guiding principles of Immanuel Living

Provide consistent quality and valued service, while complying with Corporate and Department policies and procedures and State and Federal regulations.

Respect the privacy, confidentiality, and possessions of those ILC serves, its staff, and Immanuel Living.

Contribute to an atmosphere of positivity, teamwork, and mutual support, while leading by example.

Look for the good in others and assume positive intentions. Be caring, compassionate, and hospitable, while acting with integrity and honesty.

Ensure that a safe living and working environment exists.

Attend work regularly and follow established work schedule to meet the needs of the department. Manage use of work time wisely.

Immanuel Living is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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