Assisted Living Clinical Nurse Supervisor, Parkwood Apartments

TITLE: Assisted Living Clinical Nurse Supervisor (CNS)

REPORTS TO: LALD

$1,000 sign on incentive!! PERA and Benefits! 

Job Summary:  The role of the CNS, is to ensure that the health and safety of all residents are met through facilities clinical services.  The CNS will ensure that that the facility is following current regulations and standards, through organizing, planning, directing, supervising, coordinating, and evaluating the facilities clinical services.  Must be able to relate professionally with residents, staff and family members, display a positive work attitude and be able to work as a team with other staff members.  Will be engaged in direct resident care.

Qualifications: Must be registered and licensed with the State of Minnesota as an RN and must maintain licensure. Must have a valid driver's license. Must have working knowledge of long- term care services, rules and regulations related to 144 G Assisted Living Licensure. Must have excellent judgement and decision-making abilities and problem-solving skills. The CNS must have basic computer skills and the ability to use electronic health records appropriately. The CNS is also required to have an ability to read, write and speak English, and complete and pass a state required background study form which checks for certain criminal convictions or serious/recurring maltreatment.

General Responsibilities and Specifications:

• Assures residents have up to date care and service plans.
• Monitors and maintains resident charts and clinical progress notes.
• Communicates to physicians and other personnel (county caseworkers) changes in resident's needs or conditions.
• Facilitates coordination of resident services with other service providers within the current service limitations as described in the UDALSA.
• Ensures all aspects of medication management services are completed for all applicable residents.
• Assures all physicians orders are signed and implemented with-in 24 hours.
• Works as a team player with all members of the resident’s care team.
• Supervises medication practices and medical equipment being used in the building.
• Assures that staff clearly understands and follow all resident care procedures.
• Shares resident and family concerns with pertinent staff if appropriate.
• Assists in the development of clinical policies and procedures and implementation of them.
• Assures that medication administration procedures are followed properly and discusses any needed corrections, errors, etc., with staff.
• Communicates in charting software any information that staff need to be aware of.
• Attends/participates in routine staff meetings and trainings.
• Completes assessments per regulations
• Assist with admissions as directed
• Works with staff to assure emergency procedures are in place, practiced, and followed through in the event of an emergency.
• Is flexible and willing to expand and adapt to changes in the industry.
• Promotes a positive, team approach and a healthy work environment
• Ability to deal tactfully and use good communication and customer service skills with staff, residents, families, and professional encounters. 
• Assist in orientation and on-going supervision of licensed and unlicensed personnel. 
• Is available for on-call medical questions and/or emergencies via phone. Occasional need to assist in house when on call. 
• Assures compliance with regulations and is available for federal and state licensure surveys.
• Ensures, in conjunction with the LALD and Housing Manger, a written staffing plan is in place, that provides adequate level of direct care staff to meet the current resident needs. 
• Obtain required education upon hire and annually thereafter to meet regulatory requirements. 
• Name and license on file with the MDH licensing division. 
• Must obtain 8 hours Dementia Training within 160 hours of start of employment
• Obtain required Dementia Training annually thereafter  

Parkview Senior Living offers a variety of benefits to full and part time employees:

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance - 100% Employer Paid Health Insurance

Supplemental Insurance

Paid Time Off to include Vacation and Sick Time

Recognized Holidays

Shift differentials

PERA Retirement

In keeping with federal, state and local laws Parkview Home policy forbids employees and associates from discriminating against anyone based on race, religion, color, creed, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, familial status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Parkview Home is committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career advancement. Parkview Home also provides reasonable accommodations to disabled employees and applicants as required by law.