RN Team Lead Memory Support

Description

Work schedule: 40 hours Monday – Friday 7am-3pm with an occasional weekend/holiday as needed  

If you are looking to make a difference in the lives of older adults, then we want to meet you.

We aim to offer more than just jobs; we aim to provide opportunities for meaningful experiences where our people’s professional aspirations and personal passions converge. We are in search of a Registered Nurse who is not just looking for a new position, but to be an integral member of our community.

As a senior living and aging services organization, we believe every individual regardless of age, physical, or cognitive ability has the right to engage in life toward their personal fulfillment. Here, every service interaction contributes to that engagement and fulfillment, both for our team members and customers.

Your experience with us:

· Purposeful Work: Make profound impacts daily. Witness firsthand the difference you make in countless lives.

· Supportive Environment: Work on a team and in a culture where every idea is valued, and every team member’s contribution is encouraged.

· Personal & Professional Growth: With myriad development opportunities, your growth story is what you make of it.

· Competitive Offerings: Compensation and benefits package that acknowledges your contributions and supports your well-being.

We are proud to offer:

* Competitive Salary

* Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits

* Long Term/Short Term Disability

* Life Insurance

* 401k Retirement Plan

* Paid Time Off

* Free On Campus Parking

* And More

If working with people who are dedicated, compassionate, and concerned about the well being of those we serve is important to you, then we would like to meet with you. We've built a strong reputation on the outstanding services we provide.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

EEO/AA/M/F/DV

Requirements

The Memory Support RN will act as a resource for customers, families and team members of Meadow Mills.  In this role, responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: 

• Co-ordinates nursing activities with the activities of other departments, as necessary. 
• Initiation and completion of all admissions to service including documentation/consents, communication with physicians and service plan development.  
• In conjunction with the SALSA, provide for ongoing development and education needs of memory support team members.   
• Medication management oversight with direct administration to residents. 
• Transcribes written Physician orders according to Policy. 
• Reports changes in condition of residents to Physician and responsible party documenting same in EMR and follows up with orders as directed. Update to service plan as needed.  
• Participates in orientation of new clinical team (licensed staff and CNA’s).  
• Provides care to residents as needed including treatments ordered by MD.  
• Acts as a resource and offers guidance/support to teams, residents, and families.  
• Responds to emergencies by making accurate assessments with appropriate outcomes.  
• Review and monitor service plans with updates every 120 days with proper updated documentation as necessary. Update PCC to reflect any changes to plan of care.  
• Gives and receives shift report. Reviews 24hr reports, nursing notes and medication records for accurate documentation. Monitors EMR for completion of documentation by team.   
• Monitors laboratory studies and reports results to Physician. 
• Collaborates with the Infection Control Preventionist on infection topics and community needs.  
• Review assignments to assure sufficient nursing team members are scheduled.   

Supervisory responsibilities 

• The Memory Support RN is in charge of the clinical team in the absence of the SALSA or her Designee. 
• You will need to assist, oversee, direct and problem solve any issues, staffing or questions presented. The SALSA will be available routinely to the Memory Support RN. 
• You will also have an on-call RN available as needed.  RN on-call rotation will be shared with other RN team members.   

Education:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN degree preferred

Two years of nursing experience in dementia care preferred

Supervisory experience a plus, and / or equivalent combination of education and experience

Exceptional communication skills a must

Current license with the Board of Examiners as a Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut is required

Condition of Employment:

Candidate must successfully complete Pre-Employment Medical Clearance consisting of a Physical, PPD, Drug Test.

EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 13B:

Requires all employees are to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, (ii) has received the two-dose series vaccination and the booster/third dose and/or has an appointment for the booster or third dose.