Registered Nurse New

Brief Description

As the Registered Nurse Case Manager, you will work independently with groups of clients to provide initial and on-going assessment of the client’s skilled needs. Implement individual plans of care and make referrals to others disciplines and/or revise the plan as necessary. Provide ongoing consultation and education for patient/family member regarding all aspects of care. Communicate and collaborate with family /caregivers and other professionals involved in the care of the client. Supervise Licensed Practical Nurses and Home Health & Hospice Aides.

Shift Details

Full-Time, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (Monday through Friday) (Leadership; On-call Rotation)

Requirements

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES/ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Complete initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the client’s needs, including initiating the plan of care and revising as necessary
• Provide skilled nursing care services and/or treatments requiring substantial and specialized nursing skill, including intravenous fluids and medications, urinary catheterization, and complex wound
• Counsel the client and family in meeting nursing and related needs
• Initiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures
• Prepare clinical and progress notes
• Coordinate services involved in client’s care
• Make referrals to other services as needed
• Inform the physician and other staff of changes in the client’s needs
• Evaluate outcomes of care and complete the OASIS assessment accurately
• Supervise LPN/LVNs and Home Health & Hospice Aides providing services
• Assign home health & hospice aides to a specific patient
• Participate in in-service programs
• Plan for the discharge from service
• Comply with agency policies and procedures relative to infection control and safety
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation and relief of an obstructed airway; climb at least 2 flights of stairs and be able to stand and/or walk for a period of at least 4 hours
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills And Ability

• Current and unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Current CPR certification for healthcare provider
• Basic computer skills
• Must possess good verbal and written communication skills
• Valid Driver’s License in the State of Virginia with a minimum age 21 to drive for the organization
• Motor Vehicle Driving Record satisfactory to the Agency and its insurance providers
• Proof of motor vehicle insurance
  
  

Required Education And Experience

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing
• Two years of nursing experience, preferably in Hospice or Home Health
  
  

Required Behavioral Competencies

• High standard of Displays actions consistent with statements. Truthful; elicits trust and respect. Approachable and open to constructive feedback.
• Strong sense of teamwork and cooperation; inspires team to meet challenges & implement Works cooperatively with others; success in building alliances within and among work units to achieve goals and objectives.
• Discover and meet wants and needs of customers through a commitment to service
• Sound judgment to make decisions promptly based on analysis of situations when dealing with challenges and/or with adverse conditions and to communicate them with clarity, purpose and commitment.
  
  

Summary

Westminster Canterbury Richmond opened in 1975 and is a premier continuing care retirement community known for its tradition of service excellence. Our staff is a diverse group of approximately 650 professionals working in harmony to support our community and to uphold the mission and values of the organization.

If you want to work in an organization that is faith-based and mission-driven, that provides the highest level of care, holds staff accountable and makes a difference in people's lives, consider a career at Westminster Canterbury Richmond.

As one of Richmond’s Top Workplaces, we offer competitive salary along with perks including an onsite gym, fitness classes, on site banking, and an award winning on-site child education and care with a generous employee discount.

Each person who is a part of the Westminster Canterbury team plays a critical role in making a difference in the lives of those we serve. We expect a lot from those selected to join our team and look for individuals who will pursue excellence in everything they do.

Westminster Canterbury Richmond at Home provides skilled nursing and therapy services to our home health & hospice residents in Independent and Assisted living as well as to the Greater Richmond community at-large who are experiencing complex deviations in health. Through clinically grounded care plans and a holistic approach towards physical restoration and healing, Westminster Canterbury at Home’s care team restores our residents health, maximizes their functional capacity and helps them maintain a healthy and vital lifestyle while aging in-place.