Registered Nurse (RN)/UAS Assessments (Assisted Living), Mon-Fri (8a-3:30p), Far Rockaway, NY

FlexStaff is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for an assisted living facility, working with one of our external clients, a multi-service certified home care organization.

UAS assessments experience is the must.

Position Details:

• Location: Far Rockaway, NY
• Type: Permanent, Full-Time
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (No night shifts or overtime)

Benefits:

• Tuition Reimbursement: $10,000 annually, up to $40,000 total
• 401K: Company match
• Time Off: 4 weeks vacation, 5 personal days, 8 sick days per year

Role Overview:

You will provide assessing resident needs, ensuring proper care, and coordinating services.

Ideal Candidate Requirements:

• NYS RN License
• 1-2 years of clinical experience

Key Responsibilities:

1. Resident Assessment:
   
   
   
   • Conduct comprehensive assessments of residents to determine their care needs and ensure they are receiving appropriate support.
   • Utilize standardized assessment tools, such as the Uniform Assessment System (UAS), to evaluate the health status and functional abilities of residents.
   
   
2. Care Planning and Coordination:
   
   
   
   • Develop individualized care plans based on assessment results and collaborate with other healthcare professionals to implement and adjust these plans as needed.
   • Coordinate with other staff members, families, and external healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care.
   
   
3. Medication Management:
   
   
   
   • Oversee medication administration and management, ensuring adherence to prescriptions and monitoring for potential side effects or interactions.
   • Educate residents and families regarding medication schedules and possible adverse effects.
   
   
4. Documentation and Reporting:
   
   
   
   • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of assessments, care plans, medication administration, and resident progress.
   • Prepare and submit required reports to regulatory bodies and facility management.
   
   
5. Quality Assurance:
   
   
   
   • Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of care provided, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing corrective actions when necessary.
   • Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards for resident care.
   
   
6. Education and Training:
   
   
   
   • Provide guidance and training to other staff members on clinical practices, patient care standards, and facility policies.
   • Educate residents and their families on health-related topics, promoting wellness and preventive care.
   
   
7. Crisis Management:
   
   
   
   • Respond to medical emergencies and other crises, taking appropriate actions to stabilize residents and coordinate further care if necessary.
   
   

If you're looking for a rewarding LPN role in a less stressful environment with excellent benefits, we encourage you to apply!

*Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g. location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, and internal equity).