Assisted Living Nurse

Job DetailsJob Location

• Eben
• Ezer
• Lutheran
• Care
• Center -
• Brush,
• CO 80723Position
• Type:
• Part
• TimeSalary
• Range: $28.00 - $45.00
• HourlyPart-Time
• Position
• Available
• Primary
• Job
• Purpose: To address the medical, social, psychosocial, and mental health needs of the neighbors and to enhance their quality of life in the Assisted Living. Essential Job Functions Practices the Values, the Mission, and Philosophy of Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center. Responsible for assessing and monitoring neighbors' medical, psychosocial, and mental health needs and reporting to proper agencies and individuals as necessary. Responsible for completing required reports related to neighbor's medical, psychosocial, and mental health. Responsible for training, mentoring, and assisting with performance management of AL QMAPs Will oversee medication administration of QMAP’s at both The Dahms-Talton Building & Arbor and provide necessary training as needed. Will conduct medication cart audits at least quarterly and perform medication pass audits and chart reviews as deemed necessary in coordination with the Administrator. Will serve and assist neighbors and families with mood and psychosocial needs, specifically in the areas of family and/or resident resolution of issues. Will assist with admission screening, admission processes, and discharge planning. Will assist neighbors and families with other issues, as needed. Will provide accurate and timely documentation and update care plans. Responsible for attending psychotropic drug review meetings and presenting necessary information on neighbors. Will review all incidents and at times responsible for incident reporting and abuse/neglect investigations. Will assess neighbor falling a fall or a change in condition within 24 hours of a weekday event Communication of neighbors’ condition & significant issues with physicians, families, staff and Administrator as necessary. Will assist the department in survey preparations and regulatory compliance and assist the administrator with quality improvement initiatives. Make regular rounds on all neighbors. Administers prescribed medications and treatment in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, with an understanding of the nursing implications (drug actions, interactions, adverse effects, etc.) in terms of patient diagnosis. Safeguards and administers drugs in accordance with the law and with established policies. Assumes responsibility for personal and professional growth. Must maintain confidentiality of all work-related information according to HIPAA regulations. Obtain necessary knowledge of State and Federal regulations. Participate in developing policies and procedures pertaining to their job roles. Assure neighbors/clients' rights, privacy, and HIPAA regulations are followed. In addition to the responsibilities described above, the role may include other responsibilities and duties as assigned on occasion, based upon Eben Ezer needs or requirements.