Cedarhurst of Tesson Heights, 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 Tesson Heights 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 Tesson Heights , 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 Tesson Heights 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 Tesson Heights. Cedarhurst of Tesson Heights 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 Tesson Heights believes in promoting from within. We seek team members who wish to grow with us. Cedarhurst of Tesson Heights 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 Tesson Heights 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.
Cedarhurst of Tesson Heights, a regional healthcare provider and true friend of older adults, seeks a service-minded, career-oriented individual to join our team as a Director of Nursing at our Cedarhurst of Tesson Heights community. As the Director of Nursing, you will have the opportunity to connect with, and positively impact the lives of, our residents daily! You will be responsible for leading and overseeing all aspects of clinical operations, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care to residents in compliance with regulations and organizational goals. As a Director of Nursing, working with the Executive Director, you will impact the lives of our residents by – Overseeing the delivery of quality care and services to our residents in compliance with the regulations pertaining to care plans and resident assessments. Developing and implementing nursing service objectives, policies, and procedures in coordination with organizational goals and objectives, in accordance with Federal and State regulations. Striving to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices. Providing nursing coverage and assistance when needed. Assessing residents and potential residents for appropriate levels of care with the sense of urgency. Managing and coordinating the work of all nursing and care staff, communicating pertinent resident health and safety information. Supervising and monitoring medications for residents who self-administer if applicable. Overseeing the pharmacy and community relationship including ensuring medications are delivered timely, eMAR is accurate, and address any concerns in real time. Providing interim documentation as required to resident file, attending all scheduled interdisciplinary resident care meetings. Responsible for overseeing the entire clinical department including residents’ assistants, certified nursing assistants, medication technicians, etc. Interviewing, hiring, training, supervising, evaluating, and retaining a high-performing resident care team. Holding service plan meetings with residents and families to discuss service plans. Directing communication with surveyors during IDPH surveys and assisting with plan of corrections. Implementing and maintaining ISPs in accordance with state regulations that align with Cedarhurst of Tesson Heights policies for personalized care. Implementing and maintaining infection control policy and procedures. Ensuring communities remain compliant with CLIA waver. Managing inventory and ordering nursing care supplies as needed. Understanding all responsibilities associated with clinical roles and demonstrating the ability to effectively carry them out. Engaging in efforts to increase occupancy rates while prioritizing the wellbeing of our residents to support them in aging comfortably within the community. Promoting the physical, personal, and emotional wellbeing 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. Must remain flexible and can work weekends as Manager on Duty, when necessary. Other duties as assigned. To become a Director of Nursing, you will need – Graduation from an accredited nursing school and a current state license for LPN or RN is required at all times, with 3+ years of nursing experience preferred. CPR and BLS certification preferred. Working knowledge of best person-directed care practices for seniors, including those with dementia preferred. Knowledgeable of and experienced in conducting preadmission assessments, training, and education to staff, residents, and family members. 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 Tesson Heights , 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 Tesson Heights 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 Tesson Heights. Cedarhurst of Tesson Heights 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 Tesson Heights believes in promoting from within. We seek team members who wish to grow with us. Cedarhurst of Tesson Heights 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 Tesson Heights 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.
Cedarhurst of Tesson Heights, a regional healthcare provider and true friend of older adults, seeks a service-minded, career-oriented individual to join our team as a Certified Medication Technician (CMT) at our Cedarhurst of Tesson Heights community. As a Certified Medication Technician (CMT), you will promote the delivery of resident care utilizing a team approach in conjunction with resident assistants, nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary team. Your role will be as a primary provider of resident care and distribution of medications and, in addition, will be to promote physical, personal, and emotional well-being of each resident and strive to maintain the ultimate goal, which is to return the resident to their maximum level of self-care and independence, when possible. As a Certified Medication Technician (CMT), working with the Director of Nursing, you will impact the lives of our residents by – Provide direct resident care services including medicine distribution to residents. Follow individualized plan of care for all residents. Perform resident evaluations as required by the state standards/regulations and facility policy, under the direction of the Director of Nursing. Observe residents for change in condition and report any changes immediately to supervisor and/or the Executive Director. Provide timely interventions to change of condition and share this with care staff and family as instructed. Assist to complete and maintain current individualized care plan for each resident. Provide interim documentation as required to resident file. Attend all scheduled interdisciplinary resident care meetings. Check and record vital signs, weights, and blood sugars, as assigned. Provide for/assist residents with activities of daily living as needed, including bathing/showering to schedule, oral care, toileting, dressing, etc. Assist residents with transfers and ambulation as directed, using proper body mechanics, and respond to urgent calls as needed. Participate 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. Notifies pharmacy and supervisor of issues and seeks to resolve in timely manner. Provide glucose monitoring and administration of insulin (applicable for CMTs and insulin-certified CMAs/L1MA only). 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. Must remain flexible and have the ability to work weekends as necessary. To become a Certified Medication Technician (CMT), you will need – High School Diploma or GED and must have current state certification for Certified Medication Technician (CMT). Basic Life Support (BLS) and/or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification is required. At least one (1) year of related work experience is preferred, preferably in senior care, and possess a general knowledge of laws and restrictions regarding Assisted 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. 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. Self-motivated to accomplish identified goals with a strong sense of accountability for results. Must possess a general knowledge of laws and restrictions regarding senior living care, as well as a solid understanding of opportunities and limits of other levels of care within senior living. Knowledgeable in computer applications such as: Microsoft Office & electronic health records (EHR) systems. When considering a career with Cedarhurst of Tesson Heights , 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 Tesson Heights 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 Tesson Heights. Cedarhurst of Tesson Heights 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 Tesson Heights believes in promoting from within. We seek team members who wish to grow with us. Cedarhurst of Tesson Heights 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 Tesson Heights 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.
