The Opportunity
We are seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse – Assisted Living (RN - AL) to provide care, administer medication, and provide advice and emotional support to residents. RN-ALs have completed an approved nursing program, or an associate degree in nursing, or are pursuing state licensing. RNs are able to work in a wide range of areas of the community, are sensitive and respectful, and are passionate about helping those in need.
What You’ll Do
Provide Care
- Helping residents with personal hygiene, including bathing, grooming, and dressing
- Supporting residents with medication; taking medication, opening containers, opening prepackaged medication, reading medication labels for residents, observing residents taking medication, checking the self-administered dosage against the label of the container, and reassuring residents they have obtained and are taking the dosage as prescribed.
- Operating and monitoring medical equipment
- Performing and analyzing diagnostic tests
- Take vital signs, such as blood pressure, heart rate and pulse
Communicate
- Contributing to and setting up residents’ care plans
- Provide emotional support, consult, and to serve as a source of comfort for residents and their loved ones
- Partner with, and improve working relationships, with doctors and healthcare providers
- Recognize abnormal changes in body functioning and report to a supervisor
What You’ll Bring
Experience & Education
- Associates degree or higher, focused on advancement into medical services, or similar, preferred
- 3-5 years of Public Health experience with completion or readiness to apply for a certification administered by the National Board of Public Health Examiners, preferred
- CPR/First Aid Certification desired (unless required by the State)
- Previous experience in long-term care preferred
- Valid, unrestricted Registered Nurse Licensure required
Engagement
- Working experience alone, on a team, and on projects start to finish
- Strong emotional intelligence and listening skills
- Dedication to the medical field, especially towards working with the residents