ALF Unit Coordinator (RN)
Regency Senior Living is a Non-Mandate Company
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Objective
This position is responsible for supervising the daily services provided to the residents of the licensed Assisted Living program at Regency Retirement Village.
Responsibilities include:
Training professional and homemaker staff
Serving as the Assisted Living Director in his/her absence
Providing call in relief for staff nurses
Nature and Qualifications
This position reports to the Assisted Living Director and will work as part of the Assisted Living service team to implement the ongoing health and service programs.
This position requires minimum qualifications as follows:
A current AL R.N. License
18 years of age or older
Ability to read, understand, communicate and write English
Ability to lift, walk, climb stairs, and other physical demands as may be required depending upon residents' needs
Organizational Responsibilities
Provides information to the Assisted Living Director, the Nursing Services Director and the other team members on a regular basis. Always works and serves residents in a safe manner and is a positive example to other staff members.
Ensures that residents and families are always treated with dignity and respect.
Supports the SERVICE EXCELLENCE attitude of Regency Retirement and serves as a resource to the community for positive retirement housing and health care alternatives.
Responsibilities and Technical Duties
Resident Care Functions:
Supervise and coordinate the delivery of Assisted Living services to residents. Communicate to residents and families as necessary
Perform and coordinate resident's health and behavior assessments
Supervise the facility's medication assistance policies and procedures. Notify physicians and families of resident accidents, incidents, and changes in condition
Schedule staff and see that daily resident care services are provided appropriately
Call, receive and transcribe physician's orders for residents as necessary
Obtain and record admission and monthly weights on residents; report results to supervisor
Medication Assistance Functions:
Prepare and administer or assist with medications and medical treatments ordered by the resident's physician; verify resident identity to ensure prescribed medications are taken by the resident; notify the supervisor of all medication discrepancies; order prescribed medications as necessary; and ensure that adequate levels of medications, supplies and appropriate service equipment are available at all times, reporting needs to ALF Director
Observe and document medications that are administered. Maintain appropriate control and security of medication delivery equipment and storage areas
Monitor vital signs on routine basis for residents receiving hypertensive medications
Service Program Functions:
See that residents receive assistance with activities of daily living including medication assistance, bathing, dressing, ambulation, dining and other personal care needs
Supervise staff to carry out assessment needs and care plans
Coordinate any Home Health services ordered for residents
Resident's Rights Functions:
Maintain resident confidentiality and privacy
Treat residents with kindness, respect and dignity. Know and comply with Resident's Rights rules; review and promptly report to Assisted Living Director all resident complaints and grievances
Other Job Functions
Staff Development Functions:
Provide in-service training to staff as needed and required
Provide leadership and direction concerning essential principles for Assisted Living staff; maintain professional competence, as well as current licenses, through participation in continuing education and training programs
All Other Assigned Duties:
I understand this job description and its requirements; I understand that this is not an exclusive list of the job functions and that I am expected to complete all duties as assigned; I understand the job functions may be altered by management without notice and that I am an at-will employeeEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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Objective
This position is responsible for supervising the daily services provided to the residents of the licensed Assisted Living program at Regency Retirement Village.
Responsibilities include:
Training professional and homemaker staff
Serving as the Assisted Living Director in his/her absence
Providing call in relief for staff nurses
Nature and Qualifications
This position reports to the Assisted Living Director and will work as part of the Assisted Living service team to implement the ongoing health and service programs.
This position requires minimum qualifications as follows:
A current AL R.N. License
18 years of age or older
Ability to read, understand, communicate and write English
Ability to lift, walk, climb stairs, and other physical demands as may be required depending upon residents' needs
Organizational Responsibilities
Provides information to the Assisted Living Director, the Nursing Services Director and the other team members on a regular basis. Always works and serves residents in a safe manner and is a positive example to other staff members.
Ensures that residents and families are always treated with dignity and respect.
Supports the SERVICE EXCELLENCE attitude of Regency Retirement and serves as a resource to the community for positive retirement housing and health care alternatives.
Responsibilities and Technical Duties
Resident Care Functions:
Supervise and coordinate the delivery of Assisted Living services to residents. Communicate to residents and families as necessary
Perform and coordinate resident's health and behavior assessments
Supervise the facility's medication assistance policies and procedures. Notify physicians and families of resident accidents, incidents, and changes in condition
Schedule staff and see that daily resident care services are provided appropriately
Call, receive and transcribe physician's orders for residents as necessary
Obtain and record admission and monthly weights on residents; report results to supervisor
Medication Assistance Functions:
Prepare and administer or assist with medications and medical treatments ordered by the resident's physician; verify resident identity to ensure prescribed medications are taken by the resident; notify the supervisor of all medication discrepancies; order prescribed medications as necessary; and ensure that adequate levels of medications, supplies and appropriate service equipment are available at all times, reporting needs to ALF Director
Observe and document medications that are administered. Maintain appropriate control and security of medication delivery equipment and storage areas
Monitor vital signs on routine basis for residents receiving hypertensive medications
Service Program Functions:
See that residents receive assistance with activities of daily living including medication assistance, bathing, dressing, ambulation, dining and other personal care needs
Supervise staff to carry out assessment needs and care plans
Coordinate any Home Health services ordered for residents
Resident's Rights Functions:
Maintain resident confidentiality and privacy
Treat residents with kindness, respect and dignity. Know and comply with Resident's Rights rules; review and promptly report to Assisted Living Director all resident complaints and grievances
Other Job Functions
Staff Development Functions:
Provide in-service training to staff as needed and required
Provide leadership and direction concerning essential principles for Assisted Living staff; maintain professional competence, as well as current licenses, through participation in continuing education and training programs
All Other Assigned Duties:
I understand this job description and its requirements; I understand that this is not an exclusive list of the job functions and that I am expected to complete all duties as assigned; I understand the job functions may be altered by management without notice and that I am an at-will employeeEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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