Assisted Living Nurse

Hilltop's mission is to create connection to build a community where everyone belongs. We value Relationship, Integrity, Courage, Inclusivity, Growth, and Fun.

Who We Are: At Hilltop Community Resources, we are more than a multi-faceted non-profit organization that serves our community. We’re a large and vibrant collection of creative and driven individuals that each play a unique and important part in what we do every day. Headquartered in beautiful Western Colorado, Hilltop is invested in the betterment of where we live, work and play. For 75 years, Hilltop has provided resources and support for a wide range of people of all ages, stages and walks of life. Our approach is rooted in our values that we weave into everything we do. We care about people and prioritize a healthy and happy workplace culture.

The Part You’ll Play: Working at Hilltop is a fantastic opportunity with lots of chances for growth, connection and team building. Hilltop values the employee experience and promotes a culture of purpose and belonging for every employee. We believe work can be fulfilling and fun. This role is no exception. An overview of this position entails…This position is responsible for medication management for the residents, coordinating health and wellness initiatives, and maintaining communication between health care providers and the residents.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior that align with the values of The Commons and The Fountains of Hilltop, including Service 1, how we treat each other, and Service 2, how we treat our residents. Service 1 and Service 2 is demonstrated by setting boundaries, being predictable, consistent, kind, and transparent.

2. Conducts oneself as a leader by taking ownership of the program and providing quality of care; commits to the betterment and growth of ALCs by offering solutions, developing processes, promoting communication with others, supporting communication from staff to management, prioritizing tasks, and actively participating in problem resolution.

3. Provide timely feedback and training to leadership, management and front-line staff regarding performance including weekly activity reports, software reports and other reports as requested.

4. Provide direct supervision for assigned departments. Duties include hiring, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, terminating, and ensuring effective work performance, providing appropriate performance feedback, addressing performance concerns, and conducting performance evaluations in a timely and effective manner.

5. Regular and on-going audits and maintenance of resident medication records and medication profiles including mediations kept at bedside. 6. Ensuring compliance with doctor’s/pharmacy orders via phone, fax, and other communication tools.

7. Tracking and review of medication errors, follow up with staff, and correct reporting as needed.

8. Conducting illness and injury assessments or outbreaks on residents and staff as necessary; documenting and reporting as necessary. Provide emergency first aid, as required.

9. Assuring facility compliance with licensure requirements.

10. Maintaining effective communication between all parties involved with residents (i.e., doctors, pharmacies, family members, hospice, home care, etc).

11. Ensuring resident medications are legal, safe, and accurate. Identifying negative drug interactions, and/ use within prescribed guidelines.

12. Educating staff on medication uses, types of administration, and quality assurance topics.

13. Delegation of care to care specialists as needed and within regulations.

14. Creating, reviewing, and revising policies as needed.

15. Reviewing/creating Medication Administration Records for newly admitted residents.

16. Writing assessments and/or referrals for hospice and home care and maintain communication of services being provided.

17. Provide initial and on-going training to the Medication Assistant(s). Maintain appropriate database and records for residents utilizing established technology.

18. Collaborate and assist with other programs in the organization to provide support to residents and staff, as needed. Check Tuberculosis skin test results, as needed. 

More Specifically, In This Role We Request: This position requires some specific skills that we hope you can bring. 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Current Licensure in good standing as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Colorado, and two (2) years of related work experience required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS

• Current Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Colorado

• Valid Colorado Driver’s License (required)

• Proof of current automobile insurance (required)

• CPR Certificate/First Aid Certificate (required)

• De-Escalation Training (preferred)

• Hilltop’s Transportation Certification (preferred)

Now Tell Us About You: Here’s your chance to shine! Hilltop recognizes the unique experiences, and skill sets every individual brings to the table. We know the journey is different for everyone. Please apply to share your background, education, previous experience or special qualities you can bring to this role. This position will stop accepting applications on 03/07/2025.

Before you join the Hilltopper Community: Connections come with care! Before you join our team, you will be required to go through some background checks and health clearances to ensure the safety and wellbeing of everyone in our community. 

CLEARANCES & HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

The following background checks are conducted by Hilltop Community Resources:

• Hilltop Criminal Background Check

• CBI Record Check

• Sex Offender Registry

• Driving Record

• Colorado Adult Protective Services Background Check (CAPS)

• Colorado Department of Regulatory Affairs (DORA) Check

• Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) Exclusion List

• Tuberculosis (Tb) Skin Test

• N95 Mask Fit Test

• Influenza Vaccination

• Any other required vaccination

Perks and Benefits to Sweeten the Pot:

• Competitive Pay and Benefits
• The starting wage range for this role is $35.00 to $36.75 per hour.
• Check out our full benefits package here:   https://www.htop.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/87/2023/07/FINAL-Benefit-Guide-2023-2024-2.pdf
• Part-time and full-time schedules that can fit your needs.
• The schedule for this specific position is Sunday - Thursday 8:30am - 5:00pm with on call responsibility. Schedule may vary due to staffing patterns, census and on call. 
• Professional and personal development opportunities for all employees
• A supportive and inclusive work environment
• Meaningful work that makes a positive impact in the community and lives of others

Salary : $35 - $37