Discovery Senior Living, a national award-winning developer, owner, and operator of senior living communities is currently searching for an exceptional team member to join our team at our community called Spring Village of Wildewood. Ranked as one of the top 20 largest senior living providers in the United States and the top 5 for growth in the world, Discovery is redefining senior living through innovation, leadership, and design. As a result the company currently has a flourishing portfolio of more than 8,500 homes with plans for continued growth.

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a part-time position 24 hours/week and  is responsible for assisting in the supervision of the nursing department. Serves as the Delegating Nurse, performing all Delegating Nurse responsibilities per COMAR 10.07.14.20.

DUTIES PERFORMED/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Advocate for all aspects of resident care, including case management and coordination of care, ensuring both the quality of care and the appropriateness of care are acceptable. This includes being a liaison with outside agencies, such as hospice, home health, physical therapy, med options, physicians, pharmacy, families, etc.
• Completes self-medication assessment every three (3) months.
• Completes the comprehensive nursing assessment for residents on admission, re-admission, and every 45 days.
• Updates the Resident Assessment Tool (RAT) annually and with any significant change in condition as needed.
• Provides staff training and education regarding changes in resident service planning
• Reviews and signs all incident/accident reports within regulatory time frame. Coordinates and implements all appropriate interventions.
• In conjunction with Director of Health & Wellness, coordinates supervision of the nursing staff, including but not limited to: coaching, evaluating, retaining, educating, orienting, providing support, scheduling, counseling and payroll as needed.
• Responsible to encourage staff to participate in employee satisfaction surveys and then to improve satisfaction scores each time they are completed.
• Participates in marketing/admission meeting.
• Participates and prepares audits for quarterly Quality Assurance Meeting. Meets with the ALM, Director of Health & Wellness and the pharmacist for pharmacy review.
• Assists in providing staff training per COMAR regulation 10.07.14.19 as needed.
• Reviews and updates the Nursing policies as needed in conjunction with the ALM and Director of Health & Wellness.
• Maintains compliance with all MD COMAR regulations governing assisted living.
• Complies with Medicaid Waiver requirements for reportable events and incident reporting.
• Participates in the bi-weekly on call coverage and provides floor coverage as needed.
• Performs all other needed duties as assigned by the Assisted Living Manager and Director of Health & Wellness.

 

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE

• Must be a Registered Nurse and Delegating RN with current licensure.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification
• Previous experience in a similar setting preferred.
• Must also possess excellent management and communication skills, which are required to successfully coordinate care with the residents, staff and families.
• Must be able to anticipate problems and use sound judgement and tact in handling confidential matters. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to stand and walk. The Team Member is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk to hear. The Team Member is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds independently and up to 100 pounds with the assistance of a second employee and/or mechanical devices. Must be able to push up to 350lb.                              

Benefits

We recognize people as our most valuable asset. Our competitive salary and benefits package includes 401(k) with company match, medical and dental insurance, disability benefits, confidential employee assistance programs, life insurance, a vision-care plan, paid time off, and company holidays.

EOE/M/F/D/V

 

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at
Email: HRInfo@DiscoveryMgt.com

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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