FT position open on Night shift
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Homewood at Plum Creek
We are a dedicated team of professionals committed to building a strong and secure future for our community. Nestled on more than 100 scenic acres in Hanover, Pennsylvania (just a hop, skip, and a jump from Maryland), our community offers the perfect blend of tranquility and convenience, and offers services ranging from personal care, memory care, and skilled nursing.
Here at Homewood at Plum Creek, teamwork and compassionate collaboration reign supreme. We foster a dynamic, forward-thinking atmosphere where care and creativity flourish. Join our team, and you'll not only grow professionally but also be part of a group committed to making the world a better place; one smiling face at a time!
What's in it for you?
As a valued member of our team, you'll enjoy these exceptional benefits & perks:

• Paid time off, with an opportunity to cash out each year
• Assistance for new LPNs/RNs - we pay up to 50% of your student loans
• Christmas bonus totaling 1% of your annual earnings
• Shift and weekend differentials

But that's not all! Our comprehensive benefits package also includes:

• Referral bonus of up to $600
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Retirement contributions
• Professional licensure reimbursement

Job Summary:
Provides monitoring and supervision of all functions necessary to promote quality care to all residents on the shift.
Essential Functions:

1. Treats all information about residents, their condition, and family as well as personnel matters as confidential information
2. Complies with established Corporate and Departmental policies and procedures, and maintains established standards and practices
3. Responsible for appropriate staffing to provide proper care to residents; including replacement of call-offs while on duty or reappropriation of scheduled staff
4. Works with and assists the attending physicians in the delivery of care to residents, and oversees preparation of residents' charts for physician visits
5. Observes, assesses, evaluates and monitors resident health problems. Communicates findings to the attending physician, and coordinates appropriate follow-up. This will especially be done on each shift where there is a resident who needs care that is in addition to normal routine care
6. Reviews clinical records for timeliness, completeness and accuracy. Accurately documents in the medical record observations, assessments and progress notes. Updates care plans as treatment plans change
7. Oversees orientation of new nursing personnel on assigned shift
8. Ensures proper communication to families on resident health conditions. Resolves resident and family concerns as needed. Consults with the Head Nurse as necessary
9. Acts as liaison between resident, resident's families and the physician. Interprets doctor orders and treatment plans in providing education when needed
10. Prepares daily report and communicates significant information to the relieving supervisor
11. Provides direct care as necessary. Models work tasks in a manner consistent with Homewood's policies and standards of nursing practices
12. Provides overall supervision to all nursing personnel and ensures proper chain of command is followed. Supervisors nursing staff for sound judgment, safety, resident care and customer service
13. Shares responsibility for the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care plans and nursing care. Exercises sound clinical judgment with resident care issues
14. Responsible for informing administration/management of severe issues, reportable events, resident/family concerns and alleged abuse and neglect in a timely manner. Seeks guidance when appropriate when reporting to outside agencies
15. Responsible to implement the emergency plan should an emergency or disaster occurs
16. Assumes the responsibility for "manger on duty" on the evening and night shifts
17. Performs other functions as directed by the supervisor

Qualifications:

1. Current and valid RN license in the state providing resident care
2. Two to four years' experience in a supervisory position preferably in a geriatric long term care facility
3. Possesses compassion, understanding and empathy for older persons
4. Possesses management ability including skills in written and verbal communication, good judgment and reasoning and coaching
5. Understands management, delegation and motivational concepts
6. Ability to communicate to residents, family and staff at a level they can understand
7. Must be able to react quickly and decisively in emergencies and in unexpected behavior of residents
8. Standing and walking distances constantly throughout the campus would be required during the shift in evaluating residents and supporting line staff and (at applicable facilities) coordinates the response to emergency needs of the Retirement Community
9. Ability to lift 30 pounds in assisting co-workers with resident lifts, transfers, etc. several times throughout the shift
10. Demonstrates strong conflict resolutions skills in a manner that is respectful and dignified

Physical Requirements:
This position includes responsibilities of leadership in nursing. Standing and walking distances constantly throughout the campus would be required during the shift in evaluating residents, supporting line staff, and responding to emergency needs of the Retirement Community. Ability to lift 30 pounds in assisting co-workers with resident lifts, transfers, etc. several times throughout the shift. Must be able to react quickly and decisively in emergencies and in unexpected behavior of residents.