What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Nurse position at Kisco Senior Living?
Job Description
The Licensed Nurse provides high quality nursing services to community residents based on each resident’s individual service
plan and physician’s orders. Responsible for the delivery of quality care by encouraging independence
and ensuring each resident’s physical, social, cultural, and intellectual well-being.
What will I do every day?
- Monitor residents’ well-being in a general way and report any changes in condition to the appropriate associate/department immediately
- Assist residents with simple requests as needed or find an appropriate associate to assist
- Learn resident preferences for opportunities to provide exemplary customer service, exceed resident expectations and enhance resident satisfaction
- Assesses residents to identify their physical, psychosocial and environmental needs of
- Follows all environmental and safety guidelines/standards per company policy and procedure
- Identifies and recommends other disciplines needed for quality care of the resident
- Documents evaluation of nursing interventions including resident response
- Assesses resident and staff knowledge base of disease process, treatment regimen and/or medication administration and assist with care plans
- Provides resident care activities under the direction of the Care Services Director or Director of Nursing using current nursing standards
- Assists with Medication Management Program
- Present required new hire training and ongoing skills training for associates and maintain appropriate documentation
- Supports ongoing associate and peer recognition and appreciation
- Support open and honest communication with and between all associates
- Work as part of the team within your department and across the community
- Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform and name tag when working
- Look for ways to reduce costs and create efficiencies on a daily basis
- Ensure regulatory compliance and report any issues or concerns immediately
- Adhere to all regulations, laws and Kisco standards, including the Associate Handbook
- Support continuous improvement
- Understand and support the community sales process
- Perform other related duties as required
What will I need to be successful in this role?
- Graduate of an accredited RN/LVN/LPN program
- Two or more years of experience as a nurse in skilled nursing required
Special Requirements/Certifications I may need?
- Current active, nursing license in the state of practice
- Basic competency in the use of multiple forms of technology, including: Microsoft Office applications, internet-based and custom applications
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays as needed
What’s in it for me? (Great Question!)
- Competitive pay
- A free meal per shift
- Healthcare Benefits including Vision & Dental (Full-time only)
- Matching 401k (Full-time only)
- Paid Time Off
- Rewards and Bonus Opportunities
- Continuous Training and Growth Opportunities
What do we do?
We create a great place to live for our residents and a great place to work for our associates. Kisco Senior Living has been a dynamic, award-winning leader in the senior living industry for over 30 years.
All offers of employment are subject to satisfying our pre-employment process which includes: successfully passing a drug screen, TB test, Background check and Physical Exam (all paid for by us).
*Kisco Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer