Registered Nurse 7p-7a

Find your new career with a team of HEROES, who are extraordinary people doing ordinary things for seniors. We are dedicated to giving back and supporting our team members, local community, and others worldwide. Come join a team with (6) Industry Best of the Best Awards and help us put People First Always. Come see why Wellmore of Lexington is certified as a Great Place to Work! Now accepting applications for a Registered Nurse. (RN).
This position is responsible for providing hands on resident care, proper and timely administration of medications and treatments, accurate verbal and written reports and rapid response to any/all emergency situations.
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Interviews offered daily!

POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for delivering person centered care based on the needs and interests of residents and members while preserving their dignity and quality of life.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs professional and restorative nursing services which include, but not limited to, resident assessments, recording of vital signs, administering medications and treatments.

• Keeps timely documentation of written reports and verbal reports ensuring that quality care is provided.

• Interacts with the resident’s physician, pharmacist and medical personnel as needed.

• Assist residents with activities of daily living as follows in the guidelines as outlined in the Resident Care Plan including bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, hygiene, and mobility.

• Participates in and attend all required in-service training and education sessions as scheduled.

• Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Technical Skills – Individual must demonstrate current and ongoing competence in tasks assigned which indicates a specialized skill in this area above and beyond the average.

• Communication – Demonstrates an ability to effectively and regularly transfer information to necessary parties to improve the quality of work and to provide the supervisor with actionable, accurate data.

• Initiative – Is self-motivated and personally competitive. Wants to achieve for the good of the Company and the team. Seeks additional work when they have capacity. Demonstrates an ability and desire to bring new ideas and solutions to the supervisor on an ongoing basis.

• Flexibility – The ability to adapt to changing conditions on the fly. The ability to navigate obstacles with ease and professionalism.

• Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; listens to other without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to ideas and tries new things

• Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; encourages others and asks for help when needed. Exhibits patience and compassion.

• Professionalism – Ensures service is delivered on time and is of the highest quality. Assumes responsibility for mistakes. Presents themselves in a manner which enhances the brand image. Understands that no information is truly private and conducts online or social networking activities accordingly.

• Ethics – Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds the Company’s Guiding Principles:

o People First, Always

o We Exist to Serve our Members

o We Have a Responsibility to be Full

Physical Demands, Work Environment, and Expected Hours of Work: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• This position is very active and requires frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping and climbing.

• This position will be required to lift or carry weight up to 50 lbs. and ability to push up to 250 pounds independently.

• The individual must use proper body mechanics to assist residents in their daily living.

• This position regularly requires long hours and frequent night and weekend work.

TRAVEL: No travel is expected although occasional travel may be required for training sessions, continuing education opportunities, emergency situations, and other company functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Four year college or university degree desired.

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse.

• Certifications in CPR, AED, and First Aid

• Two years’ experience in a similar healthcare position preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English fluently.

• Ability to meet or exceed the company’s attendance and punctuality standards.

• Ability to use Electronic Records and miscellaneous software and office equipment.

• Ability to understand and follow directions as given.

• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

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