Cedarhurst of Owensboro, a regional healthcare provider and true friend of older adults, seeks a service-minded, career-oriented individual to join our team as a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at our Cedarhurst of Owensboro community. As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will have the opportunity to connect with, and positively impact the lives of, our residents daily! You will promote the physical, personal, and emotional well-being of each resident and work with the Director of Nursing and care staff teams to strive to reach the ultimate goal, which is to return the resident to their maximum level of self-care and independence, when possible. As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will impact the lives of our residents by – Responsible for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of all nursing care prescribed, and provided, to our residents within the community. Work with the Director of Nursing to provide direction and oversight to the care staff regarding the resident’s needs based on the assessment performed. Understand the importance and value of communication regarding the resident’s care and well-being with community staff, as well as with the resident’s family members. To become a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will need – Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing and current state license is required 1+ years of Nursing experience preferred. Must possess a current CPR certification. Dependable and able to meet schedule requirements with no restrictions, and available for weekend rotations Working knowledge of treating and assisting seniors with dementia. Ability to provide necessary care to residents of the community within state and federal guidelines. Knowledgeable of and experienced in conducting pre-admission assessments, training, and education to staff, residents, and family members. Conduct oneself in a professional manner at all times with the ability to effectively perform conflict intervention and resolution for residents, families, employees, and others as needed. Must be able to meet all physical demands of the job which includes, but is not limited to: seeing, speaking, touching, walking, standing, bending, reaching overhead, crouching/kneeling or crawling, as well as the ability to regularly lift/move up to 50lbs independently and up to 200lbs with assistance. Ability to work well with others and take direction from management, as well as take initiative – willing to go above and beyond to ensure our residents needs are met and they are comfortable in their living environment. Self-motivated to accomplish identified goals with a strong sense of accountability for results. Must possess knowledge of state and federal nursing center laws and regulations regarding senior living care, as well as a solid understanding of opportunities and limits of other levels of care within senior living. When considering a career with Cedarhurst of Owensboro, please understand that – Our core values describe our expectation that every team member will be Passionate, Trustworthy, Empathetic, Positive, Respectful , and Approachable – and in every way a real, true friend of those we serve. To be a Cedarhurst of Owensboro team member means you’re devoted to doing The Friend’s Work: In your every effort, you reassure, energize, and inspire older adults in Cedarhurst of Owensboro. Cedarhurst of Owensboro believes that its team is its greatest asset. For this reason, we provide our team members with extensive training as well as personal and career development opportunities. Cedarhurst of Owensboro believes in promoting from within. We seek team members who wish to grow with us. Cedarhurst of Owensboro offers a competitive benefits package including medical insurance coverage, life insurance, long-term disability coverage, and a 401(k) Plan with company match (after 1 year of service). Cedarhurst of Owensboro considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members as its highest priorities. All offers of employment are conditioned on completing and passing a background and drug test, participating in testing requirements (such as TB), and using designated PPE when required. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT STATE LAW REQUIRES A CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.
Cedarhurst of Owensboro, a regional healthcare provider and true friend of older adults, seeks a service-minded, career-oriented individual to join our team as a full-time Assistant Director of Nursing at our Cedarhurst of Owensboro community. As an Assistant Director of Nursing, you will be responsible for ensuring the provision of quality nursing care in accordance with Federal, State and Local regulations while efficiently and effectively leading the care staff team in conjunction with the Director of Nursing In addition, you will promote the physical, personal, and emotional well-being of each resident and work with the Director of Nursing & Executive Director, as well as other community leadership, and care staff teams to strive to reach the ultimate goal, which is to return the resident to their maximum level of self-care and independence, when possible. As an Assistant Director of Nursing, working with the Director of Nursing, you will impact the lives of our residents by – Assists Director of Nursing with defining and maintaining the standards of nursing practice within the community Assists with the oversight of provision of appropriate medications, treatments, and general nursing services according to the resident’s care plan and physician directed orders Assists in the development and maintenance of in-service education programs for nursing staff Conducts and participates in daily rounds to monitor the delivery of nursing care May be required to be “on-call” periodically or as specifically needed by community Participates as a member of the community’s management team in planning, policy formation and administrative decision-making, with particular emphasis on the community’s care giver and nursing services Assumes responsibilities of the Director of Nursing in his/her absence Provide nursing coverage and assistance when needed. Assess residents and potential residents for appropriate levels of care. Manage and coordinate the work of all nursing and care staff, communicating pertinent resident health and safety information. Must remain flexible and have the ability to work weekends as Manager on Duty, when necessary. To become an Assistant Director of Nursing you will need – Current state license for LPN or RN is required at all times One year of nursing experience in a senior care community with proven leadership and organizational skills required, but 3+ preferred. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of nursing preferred Working knowledge of best person-directed care practices for seniors, including those with dementia preferred. Must possess a current CPR certification at all times Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with proven experience in staffing, leading, developing, and retaining a strong resident care team. Ability to oversee the delivery of quality care and services to our residents in compliance with the regulations pertaining to care plans and resident assessments. Must possess knowledge of state regulations regarding senior living care, as well as a solid understanding of opportunities and limits of other levels of care within senior living. Conduct oneself in a professional manner at all times with the ability to effectively perform conflict intervention and resolution for residents, families, employees, and others as needed. Ability to work well with others and take direction from management, as well as take initiative – willing to go above and beyond to ensure our residents needs are met and they are comfortable in their living environment. Self-motivated to accomplish identified goals with a strong sense of accountability for results. Proficiency in computer applications such as: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc), Electronic Health Record systems (EHR) Must be able to meet all physical demands of the job which includes, but is not limited to seeing, speaking, touching, walking, standing, bending, reaching overhead, crouching/kneeling or crawling, as well as the ability to regularly lift/move up to 50lbs independently and up to 200lbs with assistance. When considering a career with Cedarhurst of Owensboro , please understand that – Our core values describe our expectation that every team member will be Passionate, Trustworthy, Empathetic, Positive, Respectful and Approachable – and in every way a real, true friend of those we serve. To be a Cedarhurst of Owensboro team member means you’re devoted to doing The Friend’s Work: In your every effort, you reassure, energize, and inspire older adults in Cedarhurst of Owensboro. Cedarhurst of Owensboro believes that its team is its greatest asset. For this reason, we provide our team members with extensive training as well as personal and career development opportunities. Cedarhurst of Owensboro believes in promoting from within. We seek team members who wish to grow with us. Cedarhurst of Owensboro offers a competitive benefits package including medical insurance coverage, life insurance, long-term disability coverage and a 401(k) Plan with company match (after 1 year of service). Cedarhurst of Owensboro considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members as its highest priorities. All offers of employment are conditioned on completing and passing a background and drug test, participating in testing requirements (such as TB) and using designated PPE when required. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT STATE LAW REQUIRES A CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.
Cedarhurst of Owensboro, a regional healthcare provider and true friend of older adults, seeks a service-minded, career-oriented individual to join our team as a Registered Nurse (RN) at our Cedarhurst of Owensboro community. As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will have the opportunity to connect with, and positively impact the lives of, our residents daily! You will be responsible for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of all nursing care prescribed and provided to the resident. As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will impact the lives of our residents by – Providing services in accordance with nurse practice act and state/federal nursing center regulations. Working with the Director of Nursing to provide direction and oversight to the care staff regarding the resident’s needs. Reviewing and revising assessments and care plans at admission, periodically per regulation, and at change in resident physical or psychosocial condition. Reviewing and transcribing physicians orders and providing medical treatments as ordered by physician along with assisting physician with resident examination, as needed. Initiating a resident education plan according to the individualized needs of the resident, as prescribed by Physician and/or community policy including resident and family instruction. Observing residents and communicating condition changes to physicians, health care proxies, and supervisors and provides timely interventions as instructed. Administering and documenting medications in accordance with the five rights: right medication, right route, right resident, right time, and right dose. Supervising and monitoring medications for residents who self-administer if applicable. Documenting all pertinent/relevant observations, red flags, incidents, interventions, communication, clinical procedures, and daily medication assistance/care throughout the shift as indicated. Assisting and monitoring residents with meeting their nutritional/hydration needs and documents on the nursing record appropriately. Assisting residents with activities of daily living as needed, including bathing/showering to schedule, oral care, toileting, dressing, etc. Assisting residents in scheduling medical, dental and laboratory appointments. Utilizing proactive intervention use, monitoring, and safety in the rooms and rounds. Answering residents call light promptly. Assisting residents with transfers and ambulation as directed, using proper body mechanics. Taking temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal and assess the condition of resident as requested. Maintaining a restraint free environment at all times. Supporting fall prevention programs for all residents in need. Responding to life saving situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol. Responding as appropriate to personal calls from other health center units in the community. Duties in this setting may include but are not limited to providing First Aid, calling emergency personnel (dial 911), and/or calling family members at request of residents. Reviewing resident service plans for assisted living and memory care. Encouraging residents to participate in scheduled facility activities providing assistance in getting to activities as needed. Assisting in post-mortem care as instructed. Participating in oversight and management of medication delivery system to include timely order entry, receipt and tracking as well as daily MAR documentation, narcotic count, and checking in medications in timely manner as assigned to ensure resident compliance to medication regime. Notifying pharmacy and supervisor of issues and seeking to resolve them in a timely manner. Promoting the physical, personal, and emotional well-being of each resident and striving to maintain the ultimate goal, which is to return the resident to their maximum level of self-care and independence, when possible. Understanding the residents’ Advance Directives and following their wishes. Ensuring effective communication is being utilized by community staff with the residents’ families concerning residents’ care, encompassing their physical, personal, and emotional wellbeing. Working well with others and taking direction from management, as well as taking initiative with the capability to engage in conflict intervention and resolution for residents, families, employees, and others as needed. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand/move, communicate, and identify written information.The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds independently; occasionally lift and/or move up to 200 pounds with assistance. Other duties as assigned. To become a Registered Nurse (RN), you will need – Graduation from an accredited nursing school and a current state license for RN is required at all times. 1+ years of nursing experience preferred but new graduates are welcome. CPR and BLS certification preferred. Be able to demonstrate proficiency in Internet browsers (e.g., Explorer, Chrome, and Fire Fox), Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Excel, Word and Publisher, electronic health records (EHR) systems, and any HR related systems if applicable. When considering a career with Cedarhurst of Owensboro , please understand that – Our core values describe our expectation that every team member will be Passionate, Trustworthy, Empathetic, Positive, Respectful , and Approachable – and in every way a real, true friend of those we serve. To be a Cedarhurst of Owensboro team member means you’re devoted to doing The Friend’s Work: In your every effort, you reassure, energize, and inspire older adults in Cedarhurst of Owensboro. Cedarhurst of Owensboro believes that its team is its greatest asset. For this reason, we provide our team members with extensive training as well as personal and career development opportunities. Cedarhurst of Owensboro believes in promoting from within. We seek team members who wish to grow with us. Cedarhurst of Owensboro offers a competitive benefits package including medical insurance coverage, life insurance, long-term disability coverage, and a 401(k) Plan with company match (after 1 year of service). Cedarhurst of Owensboro considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members as its highest priorities. All offers of employment are conditioned on completing and passing a background and drug test, participating in testing requirements (such as TB), and using designated PPE when required. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT STATE LAW REQUIRES A CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.
