Job Summary:

Provide supportive care for residents under the direction of the Enhanced Living Director of Nursing and clinical manager; provides clinical leadership to the Neighborhood Care Teams.

 

Job Standards:

Follow/adhere to the Code of Conduct

Follow/adhere to organization, federal/state regulations and guidelines, including Resident Rights

Maintain neatness, cleanliness, good personal hygiene, and a well-groomed appearance, adhering to dress code of the department

Perform duties of job without posing a threat to the health and safety of themselves or others

Frequent contact with team members, residents, families, and representatives of departments

Maintain sound mental and physical health and strength

Must be free of communicable diseases

Exhibit the Core Values of Messiah Lifeways

Follow team standards of Neighborhood

Assume accountability for compliance with federal, state and local regulations within the assigned duties and within his or her span of control

Will assume responsibility to ensure secure handling of information, and will adhere to HIPAA Privacy and Security standards

Recognize your role as part of the QAPI efforts of your organization and attend training to build understanding and capacity to undertake QAPI work

Carry out QAPI roles and responsibilities as assigned

Look for and share with leadership ideas for improvement in the organization

 

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

Help orient new residents to the Enhanced Living neighborhood 

Provide supervision and care to residents to maximize their capabilities and independence

Assist Enhanced Living residents with medications per physician's orders; following DHS guidelines and policies/procedures related to medication

Document all medications administered to residents on their EHR

Make reasonable measures to ensure that residents take their medications

Document refusal of medications on the EHR

Notify resident's Primary Care Physician of medication refusal as indicated by physician

Assist the Enhanced Living Health Information Assistant (HIA) to ensure that residents are notified when yearly physical examinations are due

Assist the HIA in coordinating transportation for residents as needed

Observe residents in daily activities and keeps Enhanced Living Director of Nursing informed of unusual problems

Actively participates in orientation and training of new team members

Provide clinical leadership to Neighborhood Care Teams as needed and keeps team members informed of issues that require attention

Reorder medications for residents as necessary

Coordinate tray services for residents who are unable to have meals in the dining room

Familiar with the resident handbook and Village policies and procedures

Maintain good public relations for the organization

Attend RASP Meetings when appropriate and/or provide feedback for RASP updates

Maintain resident charts

Work to enhance quality of life and independence for all Enhanced Living residents

Follow emergency procedures and respond rapidly and appropriately to emergencies ensuring the safety of the residents and team members

Follow proper procedures and promote safe work practices in order to maintain a safe working environment

Work cooperatively and productively with others, including residents, families, and other team members

Willingness to work under direction and supervision

Confidentiality regarding resident information must be maintained in strict confidence, as well as other information pertaining to the business of Messiah Lifeways

Willingness to assist with covering parts of shifts and/or different shifts as necessary during staffing concerns as part of the team

Familiar with the guidelines established by DHS Personal Care Home Regulations, especially as it relates to Medical/Medication issues and works within those guidelines

Additional duties and tasks as assigned by the Enhanced Living Director of Nursing

Administers insulin, and performs blood glucose monitoring according to P and P of Messiah

Ability to perform a straight catheter procedure, and foley catheter insertion/removal under sterile technique .  The ability to flush a foley catheter for blockage.