Registered Nurse

Purpose

Provides nursing services in accordance with applicable regulations, policies and guidelines to foster the highest degree of quality care for all residents.

Arcadia Retirement Residence Location:

Health Care Center Full Time (40 hrs. per week) Shifts available are 4pm to 12midnight.

Assisted Living Full Time (40 hrs. per week) flexibility to work from 6am to 2pm & 2pm to 10pm shifts.

Essential Functions

1. Participates in admissions, discharges, and evaluation materials/processes for all residents to ensure appropriate assessment and documentation are complete, timely and meets state and federal requirements.

2. Conducts nursing assessments, administers professional nursing services (i.e. IV’s, oxygen therapy, catheterization, tube feedings, suctioning, dressing changes, etc.), monitors nursing care and treatment administered to all residents.

3. Oversees medication administration, ensuring adequate ordering, receiving, documentation, safe storage and disposal of physician-prescribed medication for residents. Conducts regular review of medication documentation.

4. Works in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team to ensure resident assessments are completed in accordance with Federal and State regulations.

5. Responds to the Emergency Call alarms from apartments or other areas in facilities. Assesses residents’ physical and mental conditions, performs first aid and takes other appropriate action as indicated.

6. Communicates effectively with Health Care Management staff, physicians, and other healthcare providers regarding orders, nursing services, and changes in residents’ conditions.

7. Promptly reports residents’ or their families’ concerns or complaints to Health Care management staff. Communicates effectively and courteously with residents, families, and visitors.

8. Monitors the nursing care of Boarder Room residents.

9. Participates in orientation and training of new employees and assists in finding replacements for nurses who call in sick.

10. Investigates probable causes of incidents, writes incident reports, and implements corrective actions as needed.

11. Participates and assists during emergency drills and situations such as fire, fire alarms, hurricanes, and other possible emergencies as outlined in the Disaster Response Playbook.

12. Participates in Quality Assurance programs.

13. Ensures compliance with all of the organization’s policies and procedures, as well as state and federal laws and regulations.

14. Ensures that all resident rights and responsibilities are protected and enforced; establishes and maintains a close liaison with residents and families.

15. Performs annual employee health screening, PPD skin testing and administers hepatitis immunization and annual flu injections in accordance with our policies and procedures.

16. Assesses employee injuries or emergencies, performs first aid and takes other appropriate action as indicated.

17. Maintains sufficient supplies and monitors proper operation of medical devices and equipment.

18. Other duties as assigned by ACS and its family of companies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises employees in the Health Care Center. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; performance management; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university and a minimum of 2-3 years’ experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

Current State of Hawaii R.N. license and First Aid/CPR certification.

Required Competencies

Communication Skills

1. Communicates well, both verbally and in writing.

2. Recognizes the need to speak carefully and professionally.

3. Utilizes discretion and tact for sensitive and confidential matters.

Interpersonal Skills

1. Demonstrates sensitivity toward diversity.

2. Engages and builds positive relationships with employees and those outside the organization to achieve positive results for our residents.

3. Encourages people to work together.

4. Accepts suggestions and constructive criticism to strengthen capacity and understanding.

Mathematical Skills

1. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as dosages, percentages, area, circumference and volume.

2. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Continuous Learning

1. Continues to seek learning opportunities and integrates knowledge into work practice and personal development; shares knowledge willingly with others.

2. Works with others to gain knowledge; learn from others’ experiences and expertise.

3. Completes necessary training and education to ensure department’s effectiveness.

4. Maintains knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations.

5. Seeks opportunities for personal and professional growth related to clinical standards of practice, gerontology, rehabilitation, regulatory agencies, and infection control.

Productivity/Efficiency

1. Performs Essential Functions and Required Competencies with minimal supervision.

2. Recognizes own personal and professional limitations and seeks assistance as required.

3. Identifies organizes and prioritizes workload, tasks and schedules. Disseminates information to appropriate parties.

4. Independently conducts follow ups to ensure timely completion and compliance.

5. Understands and summarizes activities and actions into concise data.

6. Recognizes situations that require tact, confidentiality or acknowledgement.

7. Insights on resources/contacts and attempt to broaden base.

8. Acts as a resource person to all staff regarding policies and procedures and strives for adherence.

9. Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, monitor, printer, telephone, facsimile machine, calculator, copier and shredder.

Problem Solving

1. Identifies and articulates subjects and issues. Provide suggestions and recommendations that are realistic and practical towards resolution or completion.

2. Courteously and professionally works with staff and vendors to resolve problems.

3. Analyze problems and develop strategies for resolution.

Computer Skills

Proficiency in using a computer including the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word) and other applicable software applications. Capacity to learn and master other applicable software applications.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; push and pull. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

While performing their essential functions, employees are occasionally exposed to the following conditions:

The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory, or all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Reasonable accommodations may be available to individuals with disabilities. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this description.

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Arcadia Family of Companies is comprised of the following non-profit organizations:

Arcadia
15 Craigside
Arcadia Adult Day Care and Day Health Center
Arcadia Home Health and Home Care Services
Arcadia at Home
Hale Ola Kino by Arcadia

The Arcadia Family of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer