Brief Description

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for resident care using various nursing competencies such as assessments,

care planning, implementation of interventions and evaluation of resident needs and care being provided.

Support C.N.A.s to ensure resident care standards are being met and maintained. Must maintain confidentiality

and adhere to HIPAA regulations.

Major Accountabilities/Essential Job Duties

• Assess, implement, evaluate and/or re-evaluate resident care needs
• Demonstrate ability and appropriate technical skills when administering treatment and procedures in
  
  

accordance with physician orders, policies and regulatory requirements

• Provide direction and assign daily duties to nursing staff
• Act as a resource for staff concerning resident care and needs and keep management abreast of the
  
  

status

• Document pertinent information in resident’s chart such as nursing interventions, any problems noted,
  
  

limitations of resident or significant change in resident’s mood, behavior, affect or cognition

• Meet all documentation standards and follow through with all charting requirements; ensure all C.N.A.s
  
  

meet and maintain medical documentation data and worksheets

• Use and adapt to new technologies, including tools, equipment, methods of application, computerized
  
  

systems and processes, etc., to impact productivity of department and services; keep job-required

technical skills up to date

• Work collaboratively with the team and management to coordinate care and manage outcomes
• Continue ongoing communication with resident, responsible party, physicians and others as appropriate
• Inform nurse manager of any significant resident, family or staff issues or concerns
• Additional duties as assigned
  
  

Requirements

The successful candidate will have the following skills and qualifications:

• Must have strong clinical skills
• Ability and knowledge to care for geriatric residents
• Assess, implement, evaluate and /or re-evaluate resident care needs
• Provide direction and assign daily duties to nursing staff
• Act as a resource for staff concerning resident care and needs and keep management abreast of the status
• Implement physician orders and administer medications and treatments
• Participate and comply with all internal CQI and external regulatory requirements
• Document pertinent information in resident’s chart such as nursing interventions, any problems noted, limitations of resident or significant change in resident’s mood, behavior, affect or cognition
• Meet all documentation standards and follow through with all charting requirements
• Use and adapt to new technologies, including tools, equipment, methods of application, computerized system, SARA communication system (resident call system) and etc., to impact productivity of department and services; keep job-required technical skills up to date
• Collaborates with resident, family and team to formulate individualized care plan
• Work collaboratively with the team and management to coordinate care and manage outcomes
• Implement appropriate care to meet spiritual, physical, psychological and social needs
• Act as an advocate for residents, staff and others and treats others with respect
• Positive attitude and initiative
• Ability to multi-task and work as a team as well as independently
• Ability to walk, stand, reach, bend and squat frequently, lift 25 pounds without assistance, 26+ pounds with manual or mechanical assistance.
  
  

Required Education And Experience

• Valid license as a Practical Nurse in the State of Virginia in good standing
• CPR, AED and First Aid Certification
  
  

Summary

Westminster Canterbury Richmond opened in 1975 and is a premier continuing care retirement community known for its tradition of service excellence. Our staff is a diverse group of approximately 650 professionals working in harmony to support our community and to uphold the mission and values of the organization.

If you want to work in an organization that is faith-based and mission-driven, that provides the highest level of care, holds staff accountable and makes a difference in people's lives, consider a career at Westminster Canterbury Richmond.

As one of Richmond’s Top Workplaces, we offer competitive salary along with perks including an onsite gym, fitness classes, on site banking, and an award winning on-site child education and care with a generous employee discount.

Each person who is a part of the Westminster Canterbury team plays a critical role in making a difference in the lives of those we serve. We expect a lot from those selected to join our team and look for individuals who will pursue excellence in everything they do.

Resident centered care is the goal for staff working in the Mary Morton Parsons Health Center. A 22 million dollar renovation resulted in 11 households, where this resident centered initiative is the daily focus. With kitchens, dining rooms, patios and recreation areas in households, staff support residents with daily living. One of the most up-to-date nursing centers in central Virginia, all of its 158 rooms are private, for both skilled and intermediate care.

Ask us how we are keeping our residents and employees safe during the COVID pandemic. Follow this link: https://www.wcrichmond.org/campus-policies-and-procedures