The Resource Nurse is responsible for providing clinical support and guidance to staff within the nursing home facility. This role involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care plans for residents, as well as providing education and training to nursing staff to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and best practices. The Resource Nurse collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to promote resident well-being and safety while fostering a culture of excellence in nursing care.

Key Elements include but are not limited to:

Infection Prevention
Quality Assurance
Training and Education
Initiation of Care Coordination
MDS support

Reasonable Accommodations Statement:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of residents' health status and develop individualized care plans.
• Provide direct nursing care as needed, including medication administration, wound care, and documentation.
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor to nursing staff, providing guidance on complex medical cases, procedures, and documentation.
• Conduct regular audits and assessments to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and identify areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement training programs for nursing staff on topics such as infection control, fall prevention, and resident rights.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, therapists, and social workers, to coordinate care plans and optimize resident outcomes.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and assist in the development of policies and procedures to enhance the quality of care.
• Act as a liaison between nursing staff, residents, families, and other healthcare providers to address concerns and facilitate communication.
• Assists and maintains accurate and up-to-date medical records, including documentation of assessments, care plans, and interventions.
• 1Assist with admitting and discharging patients and residents from the Health Center.
• Monitors, tracks and trends infections, antibiotic usage. Responsible for assuring plans of care accurately represent the plan and communication related to each individual infectious incident. Assures staff are trained and compliant with appropriate PPE based on the postings, PPE set-ups are in place and stocked.
• Antibiotic Stewardship reports are completed monthly based on the CMS guidelines and reports presented to the QAPI committee. Training and education will be provided to staff following the findings in each report.
• Provide support and back up for the MDS coordinator.

Skills & Abilities:

Education: 

Valid nursing license (RN or LPN) in WA state.

Experience: 

Minimum of [5] years of nursing experience in a long-term care or similar setting.

Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Leadership qualities with the ability to motivate and empower others.

Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) and other healthcare technology.

Commitment to upholding ethical standards and promoting resident-centered care.

Willingness to work collaboratively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.

CPR certification.

Other Requirements: Ability to communicate in English effectively with others.

Physical Requirements: 

- Ability to stand, walk, and move freely throughout the facility.

- Lift and transfer residents as needed, with assistance from mechanical devices or other staff.

- Perform tasks that require bending, stooping, and reaching.

- Work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as required.

People from all around Seattle who come to work at The Hearthstone want to feel as if they're doing something of value. Whether for nursing jobs, accounting positions, the IT department or for any other spot, helping to provide the highest quality retirement lifestyle for our senior community is the very definition of worth and value.

There are many departments at The Hearthstone where employees can build careers, from nursing jobs to dining services and dozens of positions in between. We are an employer of choice in the Seattle, Washington area.

EEO Employer

• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical & Dental 
• Flexible Spending Account Option available
• Life / AD&D
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Vacation
• Subsidized Metro Bus Pass
• Company provided Long-term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Life / AD&D
• Voluntary Short-term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Vision Insurance
• Fitness Center - Free