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Frontier Management is seeking an outstanding Medication Licensed Nurse to join our Livingston Place at Southern Ave Assisted Living community base in Washington, DC.
Frontier Management's portfolio of communities spans throughout the United States with each community sharing a commitment to superior service and quality lifestyle for our residents within their own unique setting. Frontier's mission is to provide an enriched and meaningful experience for our residents, team members, and community partners. If you are as committed and passionate about serving the needs of our senior residents as we are, we encourage you to apply and experience the Frontier Difference.
The Medication Licensed Nurse manages and controls all phases of resident medications, treatment, and care as assigned. Supervises the facility in the absence of the Administrator. Medication Licensed Nurse must understand and implement the corporate mission and administers policies and procedures in such fashion to promote the desired business image of the community to residents, guest, and staff members. Ensures compliance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines, and regulations governing the facility. The Medication Licensed Nurse position requires a caring nature and willingness to care for the elderly.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
The Licensed Nurse will delegate the authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out assigned tasks
Provides status reports to in-coming nursing staff and obtains reports from out-going nursing staff
Charts and maintains medical charts and/or progress notes all pertinent resident information
Completes Incident/Accident report for resident and/or personnel as needed
Maintains accurate, complete and confidential resident medication and care records according to established procedures
Ensures safe and comfortable accommodations for residents and responds to inquiries for information or assistance in a prompt and courteous manner
Communicates as needed with doctors, families, and other appropriate parties, concerning resident status, change in status, need for an appointment and other related needs
Develops and maintains an excellent working relationship with staff, inter-department personnel, as well as with other departments and facilities within the community
Creates and maintains an excellent atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment
Passes morning, afternoon, and evening medications staying with each resident until the medication is consumed, and charts appropriately
Assists in all care of residents as needed
Receives, records, and/or restocks all medications from the pharmacy.
Other duties as assigned
Other Requirements:
Must have appropriate nursing licensure (i.e., Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), etc.). License must be active and in good standing.
Minimum six months on the job experience as a licensed nurse required; experience providing care to seniors preferred
Proficiency in English preferred
Receives and maintains CPR certification
A minimum of four years in clinical nursing practice required or long-term care administration or supervision required
Supervisory/administrative experience preferred
Must be able to easily lift and carry 50 lbs.
Frontier Management offers a competitive salary and a work environment that encourages initiative and fosters respect. Frontier Management, LLC offers medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, Flexible Spending Account, Short Term Disability, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance. We also offer a 401(k) plan with a competitive Match program. To discover more about the Frontier Management team, please visit our site at www.frontiermgmt.com
Equal Opportunity Employer/ Drug-Free Workplace
Full Time
$101k-125k (estimate)
05/01/2024
05/18/2024
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