Registered Nurse at WWGHR LLC in Walla Walla, Washington

Job Description:

The Registered Nurse provides oversight to care management of residents in the Assisted Living or Memory Care setting. Complies with federal, state and local standards for facility operation. Incorporates the Generation’s Mission, Vision, and Values into their daily work and interactions with others.  

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of seniors, then we are meant to be together! We want people like you to join our team.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, including:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) both F/T and P/T employees


• Medical - Dental - Vision (F/T employees)


• 401k Employer Match


• Employee Engagement


• Safe work environment


• On-the-job training


• Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities:

• Review of physician orders weekly and quarterly.


• Review medication administration records and identifies any consistent discrepancies to management.


• Assumes responsibility for delegation as outlined by the State Board of Nursing and company policy.


• Reviews psychotropic medications and performs assessments for appropriateness as needed.


• Reviews and amends P.R.N. parameters as appropriate or necessary.


• Reviews and responds to quarterly pharmacy review, assist in corrective changes and reports results to the management.


• Performs nursing assessment as requested by management.


• Performs clinical assessment of resident to include identification of wellness potential and appropriate referral as directed by management.


• Is aware of emergency procedures and is able to carry them out appropriately.


• Consistently receptive to approaches and or/observations by staff, residents and families.


• Promote effective inter/ intra departmental communication. 


• Responsible for teaching of medication administration.


• Maintains up to date Tuberculin test records on all residents and staff.


• Assume the responsibility for own professional development, through continuing education and workshops.


• Responsible for review of medication administration errors and provides written/oral suggestions for plan of correction.


• Reviews resident self-administration as outlined by stated regulations or as requested by management.


• Maintains communication and a positive relationship with external departments and agencies.


• Confidentiality is maintained with regard to issues related to staff, residents, their families and the facility.


• Produce reports as requested.


• Infection control/safety policies and procedures are consistently followed.


• Participate in the survey and quality assurance process.


• Implement, review and revise resident service plans according to current condition and changes as directed by Administrator.


• Maintains cell phone for staff access and is available for support on a 24-hour basis.


• Assists personnel and residents in establishing a home-like atmosphere.


• Incorporates choice, dignity, independence, individuality and privacy into job performance on a daily basis.


• Reviews the physical environment of the facility on a regular basis and directs requests for repair and replacement when necessary.


• May have supervisory responsibilities over other care staff.


• Perform all other duties as requested by supervisor. 

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.


• Must have current valid state license to practice as a RN within the state of the facility.  Licensure in good standing


• Certification in CPR.


• Ability to read, write, communicate, and follow written and oral instructions in the English language.


• 2-3 years’ experience in senior living (AL, MC, SNF) preferred


• Must have experience in the delivery of health services. Needs to have worked with personnel in a supervisory capacity and be able to demonstrate leadership and organizational skills.

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Generations is a family-first, family-owned and family-operated business serving senior living communities across California, Colorado, Oregon, Utah, and Washington since 1943. We are not only dedicated to supporting and increasing the vitality and joy of our residents, but our staff as well. We cherish the unique gifts and complimentary skills each person brings to our team. A family caring for families, we are simply unlike anywhere you have ever worked. Come find a home with us.

Bringing Generations together in the joy of living and everything it means to be human. 

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