RN/LPN Staff- Day Shift
At Westminster Canterbury of Richmond, you can learn, grow and make a lasting impact on residents and families. You'll experience the support of a collaborative work environment and a sense of collegiality unlike any other!
We offer
A comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, dental, life insurance, disability insurance and 403B retirement savings with company match.
Work Life Balance: Full time/Day hours! (or Part time/shift hours!) Plus, you'll accrue generous paid time off; short/long term disability and an employee assistance program.
On-Site Amenities! Including a gym, fitness classes, on site Banking, Employee Dining Room with discounted meals and an award-winning Child Development Center with a generous employee discount for both full and part-time employees!
Educational Assistance: We support your continuing education and career advancement by offering tuition reimbursement, for both full and part-time employees!
Paid Time Off: Can be earned by both full and part-time employees!
JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for resident care using various nursing competencies such as assessments, care planning, implementation of interventions and evaluation of resident needs and care being provided. Support C.N.A.s to ensure resident care standards are being met and maintained. Must maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations.
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES/ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
Assess, implement, evaluate and/or re-evaluate resident care needs
Demonstrate ability and appropriate technical skills when administering treatment and procedures in accordance with physician orders, policies and regulatory requirements
Provide direction and assign daily duties to nursing staff
Act as a resource for staff concerning resident care and needs and keep management abreast of the status
Document pertinent information in resident's chart such as nursing interventions, any problems noted,
limitations of resident or significant change in resident's mood, behavior, affect or cognition
Meet all documentation standards and follow through with all charting requirements; ensure all C.N.A.s meet and maintain medical documentation data and worksheets
Use and adapt to new technologies, including tools, equipment, methods of application, computerized systems and processes, etc., to impact productivity of department and services; keep job-required technical skills up to date
Work collaboratively with the team and management to coordinate care and manage outcomes
Continue ongoing communication with resident, responsible party, physicians and others as appropriate
Inform nurse manager of any significant resident, family or staff issues or concerns
Additional duties as assigned
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to lift 25 pounds without assistance, 26+ pounds with manual or mechanical assistance
Ability to sit, stand, lift, bend, reach, push and pull to meet the needs of residents
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:
Ability to make decisions and choices without direct supervision
Proficient verbal and written communication skills
Strong clinical assessment skills and clinical competencies
DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:
Ability and knowledge to care for geriatric or cognitively impaired residents
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or equivalency
Valid license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Virginia in good standing
DESIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
One year experience working with geriatric population
Experience working with cognitively impaired residents
Three years nursing experience
REQUIRED BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
Ability to make sound decisions based on objective analysis of a situation
Skill to proactively recognize situations where change is needed and to initiate appropriate action
Ability to embrace and show compassion through patience with and understanding of other people in different situations
Ability to create a high-performance work environment where others pull together to complete task
The successful candidate will have the following skills and qualifications
Ability to make decisions and choices without direct supervision
Proficient verbal and written communication skills
Strong clinical assessment skills and clinical competencies
DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:
Ability and knowledge to care for geriatric or cognitively impaired residents
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or equivalency
Valid license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Virginia in good standing
DESIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
One year experience working with geriatric population
Experience working with cognitively impaired residents
Three years nursing experience
REQUIRED BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
Ability to make sound decisions based on objective analysis of a situation
Skill to proactively recognize situations where change is needed and to initiate appropriate action
Ability to embrace and show compassion through patience with and understanding of other people in different situations
Ability to create a high-performance work environment where others pull together to complete task
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to lift 25 pounds without assistance, 26+ pounds with manual or mechanical assistance
Ability to sit, stand, lift, bend, reach, push and pull to meet the needs of residents